Salma Osman

I am a motivated and friendly professional who enjoys working with people and making a positive impact in any environment. I am confident in handling challenges, staying organised, and bringing a positive attitude to everything I do. Through my work experience, I have developed strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. I’m eager to keep learning, take on new responsibilities, and continue building my confidence and leadership abilities.

All Abroad Charity Shop
- Supported daily shop operations while engaging with customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Learned about the charity’s fundraising initiatives and how retail supports charitable causes

Future Leaders Programme
- Completed bi-weekly sessions discussing social and community issues
- Developed teamwork, leadership, and communication skills through group activities and projects
- Collaborated with peers to design and present solutions to societal challenges

Connect Futures
- Assisted with filming and production for a community project
- Built confidence and improved communication skills while collaborating with a diverse team

Church Road Youth Centre
- Contributed to discussions and activities supporting the development of the youth centre
- Collaborated with community members to identify local needs and create youth-focused initiatives

Taylor Bennett Programme
- Completed an intensive week-long programme exploring careers in communications and PR
- Attended seminars led by major organisations, including EE, and developed networking and professional skills

Learning Connected Internship - Fundraising Assistant

 - Conducted targeted research to identify and evaluate 10 potential NGO partners aligned with organisational goals, supporting outreach and partnership development

 - Contributed to the drafting of 3 grant applications, ensuring proposals were clear, persuasive, and aligned with funder priorities

 - Developed fundraising and communications materials, including newsletters, social media content, and email campaigns, to enhance audience engagement and visibility

 - Collaborated with team members to support campaign delivery, ensuring deadlines were met and messaging remained consistent across platforms

SOAS Social Impact Fellowship

 - Designed and conducted qualitative research, including interviews with 10 participants, exploring the experiences of underrepresented youth in the creative industry

 - Analysed findings to identify key themes, barriers, and opportunities, translating insights into a clear and structured narrative

 - Produced a professional written brief for a partner organisation, presenting actionable recommendations to inform real-world initiatives