Sakina Baniyan

As a Content Creator at iamsakinay, I conceptualize, design, and produce multimedia content across social media platforms, with a focus on automotive and motorsport design. I develop and manage content calendars to ensure consistent brand identity and voice, while engaging with a community of motorsports and automotive enthusiasts. By leveraging analytics, I optimize content performance, grow audience engagement, and communicate complex design concepts in an accessible and visually compelling way.

In addition, I collaborate with brands and creators for campaigns, sponsorships, and co-branded projects, maintaining professional and high-quality outputs. Through this work, I have honed skills in visual storytelling, digital marketing, and social media management, while mastering tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and analytics platforms. My content demonstrates expertise in automotive design, Formula Student projects, and motorsport engineering, positioning me as a knowledgeable voice in the design and motorsport communities.

As the Founder and Owner of Kinades, a branding and design company, I conceptualized, developed, and executed brand identities for clients across various industries. I managed the full design process, including logo creation, visual identity development, packaging, and marketing collateral, ensuring cohesive and impactful brand representation.

In this role, I honed skills in client management, creative strategy, and project leadership, while building a portfolio of diverse design projects. I also oversaw business operations, from client acquisition and communications to project timelines, positioning Kinades as a professional and reliable branding service.

As a Hospitality Assistant at Manchester Central, I provided high-quality customer service in a fast-paced event environment, assisting with guest needs, managing event logistics, and ensuring smooth operations. I supported event setup and breakdown, coordinated with team members, and maintained a welcoming environment for attendees.

This experience strengthened my communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as my ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and professionalism.

As a Teaching Assistant at Kids Allowed, Manchester Christie Fields, I supported classroom activities and facilitated learning for children in a safe and engaging environment. I assisted teachers with lesson preparation, supervised students during activities, and provided individualized support to ensure each child’s educational and developmental needs were met.

Through this role, I developed strong skills in communication, patience, and organization, while gaining experience in managing groups, fostering creativity, and maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment.

As Head Art Teacher and founder of Little Picassos in Kuwait, I designed and led art programs for young children, teaching foundational drawing and creative skills through structured lessons and interactive activities. I managed all aspects of the business, including curriculum development, scheduling, and parent communications, ensuring a professional and engaging learning environment.

This role allowed me to develop strong leadership, organizational, and teaching skills, while fostering creativity and artistic expression in children. It also honed my entrepreneurial abilities, from managing operations to promoting the business and building a loyal community of students and parents.

As a Teaching Assistant at Little Leaders in Kuwait, I supported classroom instruction across multiple subjects, including phonics, grammar, mathematics, Hindi, and basic Arabic. I assisted with lesson preparation, provided one-on-one support to students, and facilitated interactive learning activities to reinforce key concepts.

Through this role, I developed strong skills in communication, organization, and adaptability, while fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that encouraged academic growth and confidence in young learners.