Ameera Najwa

32 years old, South Africa

Ameera Najwa Mills
15 Mandalay, High Street, Grahamstown
South Africa 6140 +27 83 286 7213 | [email protected]
Personal Statement
As a dynamic individual with a passion for the arts, I have aspired for and achieved originality and professionalism in my work. A first for any Honours Drama Student at Rhodes University, I was selected to direct VOID, a devised piece for the Grahamstown National Arts Festival, an annual festival which hosts both local and international artists. VOID was awarded Best Student Production NAF 2015 out of 27 universities. I attribute its success not only to hard work and directing skills, but also to the communication and leadership abilities which I would bring to bear in my career.
Work Experience
 Rhodes University, Grahamstown
Theatre-making tutor- Selected to tutor 1st years in basic theatre-making tasks.
 Rhodes University, Grahamstown, Feb 2015 - July 2015
Student Director; VOID, Student Piece at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival.
Awards: Best Student Production NAF 2015
 UBOM! Eastern Cape Drama Company, Grahamstown, Jan 2015 - March 2015
Marketing Intern- Worked within a team to promote UBOM!'s family show, 'Bleek Island Adventure.' This experience was an integral part of our honours marketing course, designed to teach us how to market ourselves as well as others. The course covered marketing dynamics, budgeting, design and social work. I worked in the social media marketing team, making videos and promoting the show on websites, social platforms and through interaction with the community.
http://www.ubom.co.za/
 My Scattered Heart Vintage Boutique, East London - Jan 2015
Brand Ambassador – Helped the company promote the brand on social media.
http://www.myscatteredheart.com/
 Grocott's Mail, South Africa’s Oldest Independent Newspaper, Grahamstown
Intern
2012- June/July (2 weeks), 2013- June/July (2 weeks)
Received both photographic and writing published works.
This internship was part of my journalism curriculum. It provided valuable practical experience in a professional setting.
http://www.grocotts.co.za/
 Rhodes University, Grahamstown
French Tutor - Selected by the department to tutor French 1 Communication and Literature.
Education
 Rhodes University, Grahamstown, 2012 – 2014
Bachelor of Arts in French and Drama.
 Rhodes University, Grahamstown, Jan 2015 - Nov 2015
Postgraduate Degree in Dramatic Arts specializing in Contemporary Performance and Directing.
Skills
 French (fluent) and Spanish (conversational)
 Surf Lifesaving Certificate (competed in the South African National Championships and volunteered on South African beaches)
Interests
Theater, film, fine art, music, dance, and photography