Zainub Mawaz
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Creative professional with experience in fine arts, including painting, sculpture, and illustration. Possess strong conceptual skills and ability to translate ideas into art that engages and inspires. Skilled in various artistic mediums and techniques with keen attention to detail. Contributed to successful exhibitions and projects by enhancing visual storytelling and aesthetic appeal.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Curator
Kamal-e-Sut (Weaving a Legacy)
01.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, Aga Khan Rural Support Program & Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund
- As a curator, I find it fascinating to bring the traditional to the more contemporary, by bringing cultures together through their specific modes of expression and their personal narratives, whether textiles, fine arts, literature or theatre based, all forms of art are celebrated in my projects which encourage the artist to work closely with the master craftsmen and artisans
- Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, Aga Khan Rural Support Program & Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund
Director/Chief of Artistic Strategies
Selfworks
08.2015 - 01.2023
- Lovingly and meticulously designed and delivered long courses: 4 modules-12 months Drawing for Non-Artists, Stress Management through Art Therapy, and various fine art related short courses
- With two decades of art practice, academics and consulting, Zainub has worked to bring awareness of the creative thinking processes in theory and studio classes both
- She has curated and meticulously designed courses at the college and university level, as well as children aged 6-18
- She regularly contributes by writing periodic articles on art and its practice in Pakistan
Workshop Facilitator
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Workshops for Afghan refugees
Lead Trainer
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Lead trainer in Chitral and Kailash for arts & crafts offered to 182 beneficiaries
Assistant Professor
National College of Arts
08.2007 - 01.2017
- Specialized in studio drawing courses (level 1,2 & 3) and head of first year department for ten years
- Taught theoretical courses to Bachelor's and Master's students, Introduction to Visual Arts, Art Appreciation, Communication & Cultural Studies, Visual Research Methodology
- Engaged senior artists with our diverse student cohort to increase awareness of creative thinking in particular and art in general
- Worked with knowledge seekers to understand their vision and deliver courses that met their needs
- Curated regular exhibitions, yearly draw-a-thons, musical events and one day lectures and workshops for public and community engagement
Assistant Program Coordinator
Fatima Jinnah Women University
Rawalpindi, Punjab
04.2002 - 07.2007
- Developed project plans for special projects as assigned by Program Coordinators.
- Conducted research on potential vendors for various programs needs.
- Managed incoming inquiries from external sources such as partners and clients.
- Assisted with the coordination of program activities and events.
- Organized and maintained program records, documents, and reports.
- Facilitated communication between internal departments regarding program updates and changes.
- Prepared presentations and materials for meetings or trainings related to programs.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of program supplies and equipment.
- Supported the development of new initiatives related to existing programs.
- Drafted weekly status reports highlighting key achievements in all assigned programs.
- Coordinated and monitored program performance, quality and services.
- Helped to build positive relations with team members and external parties.
- Assisted with coordination and planning of program and support structures.
- Completed paperwork filing, recordkeeping, inputting data and answering phones and emails.
- Collaborated with professionals to establish program curriculum and goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
Fatima Jinnah Women's University
Rawalpindi, Pakistan02-2002
Skills
- Teaching/Training
- Art gallery management
- Art exhibition displaying
- Mixed media
- Public lecturing
- Oral communication
- Time management abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Detail Oriented
- Curation
- Drawing
- Painting
- Philosophy of Art
- Art Appreciation
- Introduction to Visual Arts
- Art administration/coordination
- Communication
- Presentation
Timeline
Workshop Facilitator
05.2022 - 07.2022
Lead Trainer
04.2021 - 09.2021
Curator
Kamal-e-Sut (Weaving a Legacy)
01.2020 - Current
Director/Chief of Artistic Strategies
Selfworks
08.2015 - 01.2023
Assistant Professor
National College of Arts
08.2007 - 01.2017
Assistant Program Coordinator
Fatima Jinnah Women University
04.2002 - 07.2007
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
Fatima Jinnah Women's University