I am compassionate, trustworthy, punctual and hardworking. I work well under pressure and in a team. I was a school librarian in high school and a prefect, which taught me teamwork and excellent communication skills. I am pursuing a career in fashion journalism and fashion design. During my volunteering and teaching assistant roles, I developed creativity, empathy, and strong communication, and I am excited to apply these skills to fashion journalism and design.

Alina Zainab Shaukat

I am compassionate, trustworthy, punctual and hardworking. I work well under pressure and in a team. I was a school librarian in high school and a prefect, which taught me teamwork and excellent communication skills. I am pursuing a career in fashion journalism and fashion design. During my volunteering and teaching assistant roles, I developed creativity, empathy, and strong communication, and I am excited to apply these skills to fashion journalism and design.

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I am compassionate, trustworthy, punctual and hardworking. I work well under pressure and in a team. I was a school librarian in high school and a prefect, which taught me teamwork and excellent communication skills. I am pursuing a career in fashion journalism and fashion design.

During my volunteering and teaching assistant roles, I developed creativity, empathy, and strong communication, and I am excited to apply these skills to fashion journalism and design.

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Language

German
Intermediate
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Volunteer at Hear Us Heroes
January 1, 2025 - Present
Attend autism board meetings regularly, mystery shopping public spaces and private supported living for adults with autism and neurodiversity. Co-chaired the November 2025 meeting.
Volunteer at Prospects
January 1, 2025 - Present
Volunteering at Brookside in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire; litter picking and removing old weeds and trees and planting new ones. Attending important events.
Host/Facilitator at All Stories Writers Groups
January 1, 2025 - Present
Hosting a creative writing group for All Stories with Blackburn Central Library. Inclusive amongst authors from different backgrounds.
Assistant / Volunteer at Coram Bean Stalk
January 1, 2024 - Present
Assisting one child at a time to share our love for children's literature, interactive games and training sessions via Zoom.
Student Counsellor at Salvation Army Bramwell House, Blackburn & Open Doors Colne
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Face-to-face talking therapy within the hostel and over the phone with Open Doors.
Teaching Assistant at REEDS Teaching Agency
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Assisting classroom teaching in managing children settling in and helping a small group with schoolwork, both with and without a learning + physical disability.
Personal Care Assistant at Prosperity Care Service
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Personal care, active listening and communication skills.
Administration Assistant at Pride Cars
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Administration skills: phone calls and emails, price tags with items.
Administration Assistant at British Heart Foundation (F&E)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Administration skills: phone calls and emails, price tags with items.

Education

CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care; Technical Certificate in Health and Social Care; CACHE Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care at Blackburn College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
GCSE Mathematics at Secondary Education
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
GCSE English Language at Secondary Education
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
UAL Level 1 Art at University of the Arts London (UAL)
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026

Qualifications

Level 1 Functional Skills in English
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
BWD adult learning course - adult and youth mental health first aid
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
NCFE Level 2 in Understanding Retail Operations
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Lancaster University Certificate in Higher Education
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services