Nussebah Osman

About the Candidate

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Over 4 years of experience in the field of education, including 3 years of experience as a primary school teacher of
grades 1 to 3 with more than 25 students per class and as a kindergarten teacher with 30 students in class, at a well known international schools in Saudi Arabia.
• Over 2 years experience as a Fashion Designer, Visual Artist, Advertising Executive and Content manager and
Copywriter for 2 client accounts in Pakistan.
• Proven expertise in research, analytical and problem solving in workplaces. Including creativity, facilitation and
organization.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills acquired through education and workplaces.
• Growth and learning mindset.
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Textile Design Technology and a Master of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, CAD, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Certificates in:
o Professional development from British International School Al Khobar (BISAK)
o Professional development from Abdul Aziz International School (AIS), Al Wadi in Saudi Arabia
o Participation as a volunteer mentor to 12 girls for the Rahbar Program at The Citizens Foundation (NGO)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Retail Cashier and Salesperson – Women’s Apparel Nov 2022 – Present
Nordstrom, Ottawa, Canada
Kindergarten and Primary School Teacher
Abdulaziz International School Al-Wadi (AIS AL-Wadi), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Nov 2019 – June 2022
• Led and supported more than 25 students per class which promoted their successful school readiness through
planning structured lessons and organizing and facilitating the material required for those lessons.
• Motivated students by creating fun and educational activities during online, hybrid and in-person lessons which
resulted in a better and more engaging learning environment.
• Created and successfully delivered all lessons and materials compatible for online and hybrid through MS Teams
and in-person classes through clear instructions and feedback as well as technology.
• Identified children’s individual learning needs and capabilities and targeted best learning practices for each student
which was conveyed in their progress and end of year report cards:
o Supervised progress during classes through observation, self-created and curriculum provided
assignments, revision sheets, and quizzes both online and in-person.
o Coordinated and graded their results which further helped in evaluation through term assessments.
Advertising executive/Content manager/Copywriter
Advocates Advertising, Lahore, Pakistan Dec 2018 – June 2019
• Managed, developed, and executed content and accounts for the following clients: Ramada Gulberg Lahore and
Lahore American School (LAS) that resulted in client satisfaction
o Controlled day-to-day management of all social platforms to timely execute targeted posts regularly
o Came up with creative ways to increase brand awareness, optimize engagement and continually grow a
targeted following on social media.
o Which resulted in LAS’ followers growing by 500 over 6 months on Instagram
o Researched and kept up with current social media trends, tactics and competition
• Wrote and edited copy for accounts’ marketing channels including emails, social media and collateral
o Developed, organized, wrote, and scheduled weekly content posts for social media
o Cultivated creative copy for websites, marketing videos and docuseries, radio spots and promotional
contests
o Brainstormed ideas, concepts, visual and copy with other members of the creative team keeping in mind
clients’ requirements and brief with great results and client satisfaction
• Fostered and maintained a healthy, effective, and professional relationship with clients through meetings and
constant feedback
o Moderated customer interaction and addressed consumer concerns on social media as required
Fashion Designer for the Luxe Loungewear and Nightwear Line
Blood Orange by R, Islamabad, Pakistan Nov 2017 – Nov 2019
• Designed new product lines and developed custom patterns successfully through market research and design
techniques.
• Supported in the Luxe lines production process by ensuring the improvement of product quality met technical
guidelines, functionality, and performance standards by conducting quality assurance on finished products and
through customer feedback.
Assistant Teacher
Music Department, British International School Al-Khobar (BISAK), Khobar, Saudi Arabia Oct 2016 – Oct 2017
• Assisted the primary school (Pre-school – Year 5) music teacher through collaboration in lesson planning and
providing feedback based on observation of student’s progress during classes resulting in effective learning.
• Performed administrative duties diligently:
o Scheduled meetings and bookings consistently for staff meetings, school events, workshops, parent
teacher meetings, exams and award ceremonies which ensured the smooth execution of the events
o Organized, updated and maintained quality assurance of the Music Department inventory
• Created visual work for the music department, including graphic design, posters, photography and videos for events
Substitute teacher
Design Department, Dhahran British Grammar School, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Mar 2016 – Jun 2016
• Substituted as an art teacher for primary and secondary schools from year 1 till year 12, ensured lessons continue
as per pacing chart
EDUCATION
MA (Hons) in Visual Arts and Philosophy
National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan 2013 – 2014
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BSC (Hons) in Textile Design Technology
Textile Institute of Pakistan, Karachi, Pakistan 2007 – 2011
CERTIFICATES
• Cultural Diversity
• Fixed or Growth mindsets and how to maximize
learning opportunities
• The Citizens Foundation (TCF) Certificate of
Participation for Rahbar Program, 2018-2019
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Critical Elements of Customer Service
• Respecting Ethics and Diversity
• Strategic Planning
ASSOCIATIONS
• No Man’s Land, Lahore Literary Festival, Lahore, Pakistan Feb 2015 – Mar 2015
Created LED neon sign art for an exhibition curated by Aziz Sohail which featured multiple artists.
• Volunteer for the Empowering Newcomer Women (ENW) Pilot Project (commissioned by IRCC)
SRDC partnered with World Skills, Ottawa, Canada Nov 2022 – Present
o Part of the research project designed to better support newcomer women who identify as visible minorities
in entering the Canadian labour market.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Senior volunteer Mentor (Rahbar program)
The Citizens Foundation (TCF), NGO for education, Lahore/Karachi, Pakistan Nov 2018 – Nov 2019
o Mentored students at selective TCF Schools across Pakistan, part of the Rahbar support group and
committee, conducted interviews and screenings for new volunteers, coordinated, arranged and improved
new and ongoing Rahbar cycles.
Vice President
Sooch, NGO for education, Karachi, Pakistan 2009 – 2012
o Tutored under-privileged children and facilitated school enrolment by fund-raising and recruiting sponsors