Sofia Khan Email & Phone Number

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Responsible for the effective governance of Tricky Hat, including contributing to decisions around strategic management, artistic outputs and employment terms.Tricky Hat is a company that makes Theatre with and about people who live on the margins of our society. We work alongside high caliber artists, with such 'hard to reach' groups to find a creative and credible voice through participation in high quality, collaborative, cross-arts events. We work in collaborations with agencies, artists and areas. We have particular expertise in working with older people, people with mental health concerns and forensic psychiatry patients. We create Theatre and Digital Installations, making the invisible visible. We aim to challenge our audience and participants' preconceived ideas.

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

AwardsNUS Scotland, Education Award, April 2022Herald Higher Education, Widening Access Award, May 2022University of Strathclyde, Strathclyde Medal, October 2022Presentations / ConferencesSpeaker, NUS Scotland, The Gathering, October 2021Interviewee, SPARQS Student Engagement Interview Series, Feb 2022Speaker and Panel member, SCAPP, Student Engagement Learning Event, Feb 2022 Speaker and Panel Member, SPARQS, SESN session, March 2022NUS Representative at Scottish Government Access Delivery GroupResponsible for providing support for Widening Access (WA) students including care experienced, estranged, mature, student parents, student carers, first generation, refugee and asylum experienced students etc. Launched as a pilot role in 2020, there was a great deal of autonomy in how it could be shaped. I used my initial months in post to not only identify student groups requiring support, but also how that support would be delivered. I restructured the clubs constitution to better suit WA students, launched micro grant funding, formed and grew WA related societies, ran WA campaigns including Care Experienced Week 2020 and 2021 and Estranged Student Solidarity Week 2020 and 2021, launched a multi organisational FE to HE mentor programme, worked with Stand Alone to develop an SU level pledge for estranged students (now entitled the Manifesto for Change which Strath Union is the first to sign), and am currently in the process of developing the SU's first ever WA strategy, which will sit in confluence with the University WA department's new WA strategy for the next 5 years. I also created a WA resource section on our website, wrote copy for WA related events and campaigns, designed and ran social media campaigns, conducted a thorough evaluation of the Access and Participation Coordinator role, and designed and produced the final evaluation report.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Devise, design and deliver a range of creative workshops mindful of individual and group learning needs. Experienced in working with a diverse range of learners from a wide variety of differing social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds. Experienced working in schools, community settings, groups with mental health concerns, over 55 groups and black and minority ethnic (BME) communities. Previous collaborations include Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH), Glasgow Housing Association (GHA), Any Nation Sports and Recreation (ANSAR), Easterhouse Women’s Group, Glasgow Central Mosque Daycare Centre and Timmergreens Primary School.

Providing a support function and undertaking administrative and research task around:• Sector mapping and surveying• Desk research• In-depth interviews• Sector consultations and round tables• Contacting and liaising with individuals and organisations for the purposes ofresearch and consultation• Synthesis and analysis of data for client and sector reporting• Administrative and communications support (including arranging interviewsand consultation participation, social media, compiling data for reporting)

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Responsible for designing, delivering and assessing a range of modules within the Art and Design Department at SCQF levels 5, 6 and 7. As Guidance tutor for two class groups, I also have pastoral care duties. Modules taught include Portfolio Preparation, Portfolio Skills, Introduction to Contemporary Art Practices, Graphic Design, Poster Design and Life Drawing. I also teach on the GCC Summer School Programme.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Involved in the preparation and delivery of a number of Widening Participation programmes at University of Glasgow (UoG) including the Top Up, Reach and Early Secondary Schools Programme. Sessions take place both on campus and within nominated schools. The role involves both planning and delivering individual school sessions, seminars and workshops on campus. Tutors are also required to grade student's work through a series of formative and summative assessments. These include seminar participation, reflective learning logs and a final written assignment.Top Up: This programme aims to bridge the gap between high school and FE/HE. Students are taught key academic skills to improve both their application to, and work during, Higher and Further Education. Over the course of 6 months students are introduced to the University environment; learning study expectations, critical thinking, critical reading, how to reference and how to effectively engage in seminar discussions. Through a combination of formative and summative assessments including seminar discussions, reflective learning logs and written work, students are then graded and, should students achieve 3Bs or higher, final marks submitted to admission officers at their chosen University. Sitting at SCQF level 7, the course allows students to gain experience in producing work and being assessed at first year University level. The widening participation programme at the University of Glasgow is designed to increase University attendance amongst school pupils in attendance of high schools with historically low rates of University goers. We work with 113 target schools across the west of Scotland. We partner with colleges, local authorities and other organisations to support school leavers and adult learners alike to prepare for, apply to, and succeed at University.

Various (Uk)

Overseeing and delivering marketing stunt/campaign for clients, including set up and responding to on the ground issues. Understanding and conveying key messages, managing staff, meeting targets, daily evaluation reports including capturing customer response to campaign. Requires: outgoing personality, quick learner, calm under pressure, ability to present to large groups and represent brand effectively. Previous campaigns include: National Trust, Scottish Government and NHS Scotland, Virgin Media Commonwealth Games, BMW Ryder Cup Gleneagles.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Based within Scottish Parliament, the role involves the recruitment, training and management of all 56 volunteers that contribute to the continued success of the Summit. This included identifying roles for each volunteer, scheduling and running training sessions, creating volunteer handbooks including an adequate safeguarding policy, gaining security clearance for all volunteers, designing and supplying all volunteers with appropriate uniform and badges, processing and managing all expenses, and managing volunteers on the ground in order to adequately respond to a number of last minute requests and logistical alterations. Edinburgh International Culture Summit (EICS) is the product of a five-way partnership between Scottish Parliament, Scottish and UK Government, British Council and Edinburgh International Festival. Now in it's fourth iteration, EICS brings together Culture Ministers, Artists, thinkers and Arts Leaders from around the world to share ideas, expertise and best practice, with a view to inspiring positive change in cultural policy and practice. Summit 2018 is a three day event running from 22nd - 24th August and hosted in the Scottish Parliament. In addition to plenary discussions and break out debating sessions, delegates are invited to sample the cultural offerings of both the 'Festival City' during August and, in particular this year, wider Scottish cultural offerings such as the opening of the V&A Dundee.

Arbroath, Scotland

Involved in the planning, support and promotion of the artistic programme as well as developing individual projects and relationships, including building fundraising channels, improving audience development and general admin duties. Led on the 'Summer Skate Screening'​ at Hospitalfield aimed at fostering relationships with local youth and Hospitalfield House. Led on the 'Marbled Paper Workshop' aimed at continuing engagement with local primary schools and Hospitalfield; creating pathways into creative education / environments.Dedicated to contemporary art and ideas, Hospitalfield is a place to work, study, learn, visit and enjoy. Set in Hospitalfield House, Arbroath, Hospitalfield is the legacy of 19th Century artist and polymath, Patrick Allen-Fraser. As such, the house and grounds were gifted to the arts in the form of a trust, with the caveat that they continue to be used to foster creativity and nurture artistic creation. In 1902, following the terms of their bequest, Hospitalfield became an art school, later developing into a post graduate residential college.The programme is committed to working closely with artists to commission new work. In addition Hospitalfield hosts one of Scotland's foremost residency programmes and welcomes artists, writers, curators, and other creative practitioners from Scotland and far beyond, to spend time developing their work in the peaceful setting that is the Hospitalfield estate.

Solely responsible for tours travelling through Scotland.On the ground contact for Delegation Managers/ suppliers/ office staff Resolving suppliers'​ / Delegation Managers'​ / clients'​ issuesInitiating emergency procedures when necessary and deciding the best course of action to be taken Carrying out supplier and client drop ins.Daily evaluations, reporting, data capture

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Pittenweem

Maintaining allocated venue for duration of festival including brochure stock and security in the evening.Maintaining a sound knowledge of the artists exhibiting. Processing and recording sales sheets.

Being responsible for a large group of 15-19 year old American Students as they travel across Europe.Liaising professionally and courteously at all times with Delegation Leaders, students, coach drivers, hotel reception staff etc. Holding float, company credit card and company blackberry.Maintaining high standards of personal appearance, punctuality and leading students by example.Completing general administration and daily evaluations relating to the running of the programme.

Dundee, United Kingdom

Dundee, United Kingdom

Providing logistical support to the Exhibitions Assistant. Responsible for maintaining the gallery at weekends; ensuring all spaces were unlocked, any digital exhibits and security cameras switched on, and all fragile works were safely stored in the evenings and returned to their position during exhibition hours. The role also involved distributing marketing material for events at both DJCAD and for the Visual Research Centre in Dundee Contemporary Arts. Further support was provided at opening nights; setting up, maintaining and clearing the refreshments table.

Tailoring tours and leading large groups of parents and prospective students around the art school/campus.Explaining entry requirements, application processes and portfolio requirements for all of the courses at the University of Dundee at both HEC Events and Open Days. Promoting Dundee University/ University study.

Professional Development Award, Teaching Practice In Scotland’S Colleges

Masters Degree, Arts, Festival And Cultural Management, Masters With Merit

Critical Issues in Cultural Management and Policy Managing Cultural Projects and Festivals Strategic Management and Finance Understanding.

Ba Hons, Fine Art, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Student Curatorial Team, RSA Award Shortlist 2012, Cross Trust Vacations Award 2011Duncan of Jordanstone College.

High School