Iqra Bawany

internship

London, England, United KingdomIntern0-5 years

Open to New Opportunities

About

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am part of a generation that wants to take responsibility for creating a sustainable world and bridging the digital divide. Therefore, I believe, I have a lot to contribute. Having lived in different parts of the world, I have learnt to engage with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs. I am passionate about fashion and since a young age having helped my mother with her fashion brand in Pakistan, I have always enjoyed the design and styling process. Through my internship at Snapchat during the summer of 2023, I was able to bring this passion for travel and fashion together by creating a virtual try-on AR  filter that allows users to pick their holiday outfits in advance and virtually curate their holiday lookbook.  I am also currently studying BA Fashion Marketing & Promotion at The University of Westminster and have a passion for gaining relevant industry experience. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I was fortunate enough to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2018 which built upon my personal belief that my generation needs to be better informed so that we can contribute in helping the world's most pressing issues. Since then, I have participated in a number of advocacy and impact related initiatives that include UN Women’s ‘Girl Up’ international workshops for Gen Z. Attending these workshops and events inspired me to start my own initiative, Girl 2030, a programme which champions the UNSDG goal 5 creating inclusivity, diversity and breaking barriers in the workspace. I have hosted over 60 ‘Breaking Barriers’ podcasts on how innovation and technology in business is being used to create inclusion. Whilst framing the content for these podcasts, I have maintained a consistent release schedule and analyzed data to improve my communication strategy.  Collaborating with prominent business professionals as guests and utilizing multimedia elements, I've cultivated a loyal audience and effectively promoted the podcast through social media channels. These experiences have honed my communication skills, making me well-prepared to contribute to the dynamic and creative communication efforts of a brand.

Brands

Snap, Inc.

Snapchat