Amber Arifeen
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Passionate educator and seasoned professional with a background in arts and business, adept at guiding students through complex artistic concepts and fostering collaborative learning environments. Proven track record in organizing global exhibitions, branding, and client management, coupled with a commitment to inspiring the next generation of artists.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Studio Educator and Artistic Development
Independent Work
02.2017 - Current
- Proficient in developing branding and business strategies to promote artwork, including client and gallery relationship management.
- Skilled in studio administration, including inventory management, cataloguing, and canvas preparation
- Experienced in website development, digital marketing, and sales database management.
- Capable writer of artist statements, essays, and grant applications for various opportunities
- Proficient in portfolio preparation and presenting complex artistic concepts in clear and engaging manner to audiences
- Strong interpersonal skills, facilitating open dialogue and collaboration among different stakeholders
- Adept at conducting research on diverse topics to inform artistic practice and conceptual frameworks
- Collaborative team player, having worked with animators, photographers, and film editors on multiple projects
Business Analyst, International Ops Team
Marie Stopes International (MSI)
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Supported global operations with business and strategic planning, program evaluation, and performance reviews.
- Streamlined project management with effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
- Enabled data-driven decision making with advanced analytics tools, generating valuable insights for organization: Presented insights into business trends by developing KPI Dashboard tool for analysis
- Optimized workflow processes to enhance overall productivity and achieve operational excellence: streamlined performance review process by piloting new structure, guidelines and timelines
Regional Assistant Program Manager, West Asia Team
Marie Stopes International (MSI)
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Assisted in setting and achieving regional KPIs and goals across Pakistan, Yemen, and Afghanistan programs.
- Implemented strategies to enhance regional efficiency
- Organized two retreats with over 50 global participants
- Delivered comprehensive performance reports to executive leadership by presenting monthly regional performance using SUN Systems financial software.
- Managed activity databases to support decision-making processes.
Volunteer Teacher
Ayub School For Children In Poverty
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Improved student literacy skills with targeted reading comprehension exercises and writing workshops.
Urban Development Consultant, Economic Research and Planning
United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Researched urbanization and city development, poverty analysis, and methodologies
- Hosted seminars in 8 cities and presented ‘New Framework for Economic Growth’ Strategy
Education
Master of Arts - Painting
Wimbledon College of Arts, University of Arts London
London09.2019
MBA - Masters of Business Administration
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Lahore06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - International Development Studies
University of California Berkeley (magna Cum Laude)
Berkeley, CA05.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office (excel, PowerPoint, word)
- Adobe Premier, Lightroom, Photoshop
- Oil, Acrylic, watercolor Painting techniques
- Image transfer techniques
- Photography
- Event and workshop planning
- Research
- Data management and analysis
- Client Relationships and collaborative Teamwork
- Superior organizational skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Presentation
- Communication and writing
Websites
Accomplishments
- 5 solo shows and participating in exhibitions across major global cities
- Skillfully integrated research into artistic practice with particular focus on performance art, magical -realism, feminist critical thought, phenomenology and ontological philosophies, history and post-colonialism
Timeline
Creative Studio Educator and Artistic Development
Independent Work
02.2017 - Current
Business Analyst, International Ops Team
Marie Stopes International (MSI)
10.2016 - 01.2017
Regional Assistant Program Manager, West Asia Team
Marie Stopes International (MSI)
02.2015 - 10.2016
Urban Development Consultant, Economic Research and Planning
United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
09.2011 - 12.2011
Volunteer Teacher
Ayub School For Children In Poverty
08.2011 - 01.2012
Master of Arts - Painting
Wimbledon College of Arts, University of Arts London
MBA - Masters of Business Administration
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - International Development Studies
University of California Berkeley (magna Cum Laude)