Yasmin Basharu
Sheffield
Summary
Curious, open-minded, and driven individual with a strong desire to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to diverse roles. Demonstrated experience in communications, social media management, and public speaking. Highly organised, disciplined, and adaptable, with a proven ability to thrive in collaborative environments. A dedicated team player with a strong work ethic and a passion for making a meaningful, positive impact in every space I contribute to.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Intern
Sequentus Pro Bono scheme
Sheffield
2026.01 - Current
- Reviewed case briefs and participated in weekly meetings focused on analysing cases and developing an understanding of the procedures involved in Fitness to Practise (FTP) matters.
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to complete and submit weekly deliverables to supervisors within set deadlines.
- Engaged critically with case materials and contributed to discussions surrounding legal analysis, procedural considerations, and potential next steps.
- Developed strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills through balancing academic commitments, campus employment, and pro bono responsibilities.
International student ambassador
The University of Sheffield
Sheffield
2025.11 - Current
- Represent the University of Sheffield at Open Days and Offer Holder Days by engaging with prospective students and providing an authentic insight into student life, academics, and the wider university experience.
- Deliver campus tours to prospective students, parents, partners, and other visitors, offering guidance around university facilities and services.
- Participate in and deliver speeches, presentations, and panel discussions, both virtually and in person, to support student recruitment and outreach initiatives.
- Act as a professional and responsible ambassador for the university, maintaining a positive and approachable presence while upholding the institution’s values and reputation
- Participate orientation programmes to ease integration of foreign students into the UK education system.
- Provided personal insights about settling in the UK, preparing future students better for their journey ahead.
Founder
MPOWERMINDS
Lagos
2021.06 - Current
- Co-founded a youth-focused literacy NGO dedicated to improving access to education and promoting literacy development among young people in Nigeria.
- Planned, coordinated, and supervised fundraising initiatives and community campaigns to generate financial support for educational programmes, outreach projects, and learning resources.
- Organised and led outreach visits to orphanages and public schools, providing educational materials, donations, mentorship, and direct support to underserved children and young people.
- Collaborated with volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders to expand the organisation’s impact and strengthen engagement within local communities.
- Managed event logistics, volunteer coordination, and external communications, including social media outreach, to support the successful delivery of programmes and fundraising events.
Intern
Parallax media
Lagos, Nigeria
2024.06 - 2025.08
- Assisted in the creation of multimedia content by collaborating with team members and contributing creative ideas.
- Produced, cast, and anchored, 'WAYS Teen Takeover', a youth-focused talk show developed by the company.
- Supported meetings by preparing materials, setting up spaces and taking notes.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for marketing initiatives and promotional activities.
Director of communications
HOUSE!
Johannesburg, South Africa
2023.04 - 2025.05
- Developed and implemented strategic communications plans that enhanced brand visibility and engagement with target audiences.
- Served as a bridge between the enterprise and stakeholders, ensuring consistent and clear communication between both parties.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute student-led events, aligning with the business' objectives as an event planning student enterprise.
- Oversaw social media accounts, increasing followers and engagement through strategic content creation.
- Managed internal communications, fostering a positive work environment and enhancing employee engagement.
Intern
Kayode Sofola & Associates
Lagos, Nigeria
2021.07 - 2021.08
- Reviewed and organised case files, ensuring all necessary documentation was complete and accessible for attorneys during trials and hearings.
- Shadowed daily activities of office staff to gain understanding of scope of work.
- Maintained organised and updated file systems for easy staff use.
- Photocopied and printed documents for office team members.
- Executed administrative tasks under managerial supervision to optimise workflow.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Sheffield
Sheffield 2025.01 - 2026.05
A-Levels -
African Leadership Academy
South Africa 2022.09 - 2024.06
NCUK International First Year - Law
Oxbridge Academy
Lagos, Nigeria 2024.10 - 2025.06
Skills
- Strategic communication
- Content creation
- Event planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Research and analytics
- Public speaking mastery
- Customer Service
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Currently developing skills in Microsoft Excel
- Mentoring expertise
Accomplishments
NCUK Global High achiever award 2026
Best Graduating Student Oxbridge Academy 2025
The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition Silver Award 2022
Immerse Education Essay Prize award 2023
Projects
- EGGO - The first project launched by, '‘The Chrysalis Girls Initiative’' , a non-governmental organisation I co-founded centred around protecting the needs and rights of girls in Nigeria. Our first project, EGGO (Every Girl Gets One) was focused on targeting the effects of period poverty amongst young girls within underserved communities while simultaneously breaking the stigma around discussing and understanding the anatomy of a woman. We were able to provide pads for 1200 young girls and invite a medical professional to speak on the importance of menstrual hygiene and the ways in which it can be achieved.
- YFI - The 'Young Future Innovators' programme was a showcase I founded and organised. It allowed students to pitch ideas for ways in which they could solve a problem that they identified in the community, the winning student would then have their idea supported.
Affiliations
Reading
Music
Writing
Film
Timeline
Intern
Sequentus Pro Bono scheme
2026.01 - Current
International student ambassador
The University of Sheffield
2025.11 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Sheffield
2025.01 - 2026.05
NCUK International First Year - Law
Oxbridge Academy
2024.10 - 2025.06
Intern
Parallax media
2024.06 - 2025.08
Director of communications
HOUSE!
2023.04 - 2025.05
A-Levels -
African Leadership Academy
2022.09 - 2024.06
Intern
Kayode Sofola & Associates
2021.07 - 2021.08
Founder
MPOWERMINDS
2021.06 - Current