Bismillah Awan

Final-year Media and Development Communication student at the University of the Punjab (CGPA 3.7/4.0), with genuine hands-on experience across social media, PR, stakeholder coordination, and marketing execution, not just in class but in real working environments. Currently handling communications and marketing for an art gallery while volunteering with four civil society organizations across media production, research, fundraising, and event management. Comfortable working across both creative and operational sides of a team and known for following through from planning all the way to delivery.

Communications & Marketing Coordinator at ZQ Institution of Arts Lahore (2026-01 – Present)

• Run the gallery's social media presence, content planning, scheduling, and day-to-day engagement across platforms
• Project coordinator of the "Super Sohni" Child Sexual Abuse Awareness animation series, funded by the German Embassy
• Coordinate directly with artists: onboarding, communication, and managing the relationship between artists and the organization throughout the exhibition cycle
• Produced the official upcoming exhibition catalog, handled layout concept, content coordination, and brand consistency
• Organize PR activities, including seminars and public events, managing logistics, invitations, and on-the-ground execution
• Handle all photography and visual documentation for events and exhibitions
• Currently leading pre-production on an organizational documentary, managing research, scheduling, and stakeholder communications
• Support internal reporting and documentation needs on an ongoing basis

Media & Content Volunteer at Asma Jahangir Foundation AGHS — Voice.pk (2025-01 – Present)

• Create media content for Voice.pk, the foundation's dedicated digital channel, supporting awareness and advocacy campaigns
• Assist with content production, scripting, and digital distribution for rights-based communication initiatives

Research & Fundraising Volunteer at CTMF Homes (2025-01 – Present)

• Conduct research to support organizational programs and advocacy work
• Actively participate in fundraising efforts, contributing to outreach, documentation, and donor communication

Events & Operations Volunteer at Pakistan Film Society (2026-01 – Present)

• Attend and support weekend events, handling on-ground logistics, guest coordination, and operational flow
• Contribute to event planning discussions and help ensure smooth execution across film society programs

Research & Social Media Volunteer at Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) (2025-01 – Present)

• Carry out research assignments in support of HRCP's advocacy and documentation work
• Develop content ideas and social media concepts to strengthen the organization's digital engagement

Bachelor in Media & Development Communication – University of the Punjab (2022-01 – 2026-12)

Intermediate – Government College for Women, Bahawalnagar (2020-01 – 2022-12)

Matriculation – Spring Tide English Immersion School, Bahawalnagar (2018-01 – 2020-12)