I am imaginative when I develop artwork and I enjoy exploring new ideas and techniques. I am open and friendly to talk to those around me and I am committed to trying new things. I am neurodivergent and I am looking for a self-employed role in the creative industry to boost my artistic career, alongside a part-time position in a different industry.…

Ridwan Yahaya Aboubakari

I am imaginative when I develop artwork and I enjoy exploring new ideas and techniques. I am open and friendly to talk to those around me and I am committed to trying new things. I am neurodivergent and I am looking for a self-employed role in the creative industry to boost my artistic career, alongside a part-time position in a different industry.…

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I am imaginative when I develop artwork and I enjoy exploring new ideas and techniques. I am open and friendly to talk to those around me and I am committed to trying new things.

I am neurodivergent and I am looking for a self-employed role in the creative industry to boost my artistic career, alongside a part-time position in a different industry.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Customer Service (Volunteer) at Dialogue Cafe
May 1, 2025 - Present
Established connections with customers during events.
Customer Service / Volunteer at Dialogue Cafe
May 1, 2025 - Present
Establishing connections with customers during events.
Art Handler (Volunteer) at University of East London
April 11, 2024 - Present
During the Auction event, developed communication and built new connections.
Art Handler at University of East London
April 11, 2024 - Present
During the Auction event, I developed communication and created new connections with other people.
Performer (Volunteer) at Docklands Campus
February 29, 2024 - Present
Supported the parade during the After Dark Festival 2024, enhancing teamwork.
Performer at Docklands Campus
February 29, 2024 - Present
Supported my team during the parade (After Dark Festival 2024) to enhance teamwork.
Public Artist at London School of Murals
February 12, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Backed people’s ideas up and contributed to teamwork.
Public Artist at London School of Murals
February 12, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Backed people’s ideas up and revamped my teamwork.
Designer at AVA Building
July 26, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Contributed to the Project Phoenix presentation and communicated ideas to support the team.
Designer at AVA Building
July 26, 2023 - October 9, 2025
During Project Phoenix, I contributed to the presentation and communicated the ideas and supported the team.
Puppet Maker at Puppet Making Phoenix
February 7, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Enhanced partnership to support peers' ideas for the After Dark Festival.
Puppet Maker at Puppet Making Phoenix
February 7, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Enhancing partnership to support the peer’s ideas for the After Dark Festival.
Puppet Maker at Puppet Making Phoenix
January 31, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Enhanced partnership to support peers' ideas for the After Dark Festival.
Puppet Maker at Puppet Making Phoenix
January 31, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Enhancing partnership to support the peer’s ideas for the After Dark Festival.
Cameraman at AVA Building
December 31, 2022 - October 9, 2025
To film the lecture during the important events to increase non verbal communication.
Cameraman at Dan Duran / AVA Building
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Filmed lectures during important events to enhance non-verbal communication.
Support Worker at Sabba Hussain / New City College
June 11, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Supported Level 1 IT students with their studies to complete modules.
Support Worker at New City College
June 11, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Supported Level 1 IT Students with their studies to complete their modules.
ICT Assistant at Dilip Chudgar / Newham Dockside
January 17, 2011 - October 9, 2025
Checked people’s names and supported the technical team on the council with various issues.
ICT Assistant at Newham Dockside
January 17, 2011 - October 9, 2025
Checked out people’s names, supported technical team on the council with various issues.

Education

MA Fine Art at University of East London
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
BA Illustration at University of East London
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Foundation in Art and Design at New City College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
MA Fine Art at University of East London
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
BA Illustration at Unknown
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Foundation in Art and Design at New City College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

First Class BA Illustration
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Pass with Merit - MA Fine Art
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Distinction - Foundation in Art and Design
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Overall Contribution Award
January 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other

Skills

Experience Level