
Area Of Expertise
About
Shifa Ardilla is a dynamic Year 2 Arts Management student at NAFA with a strong background in event management and the visual arts. As a dedicated Student Representative, she champions student voices and fosters leadership on campus. She also co-founded a student leader CCA, serving as Communications Exco, curating social media content, and coordinating community-driven events.
Her hands-on experience includes stage managing Campus Superstar and curating exhibitions like Arts in the City and VĂN MIẾU-QUỐC TỬ GIÁM, blending art and design for impactful displays. Beyond academics, she has volunteered as an Artwork Ambassador at the Singapore Night Festival, contributed to Visitor Services at AAF 2024, and curated an art tour for Postmuseum during Singapore Art Week 2025.
With strong communication and multitasking skills, Shifa thrives in fast-paced, creative environments. She is passionate about growth and seeks internship opportunities to bridge academic knowledge with industry experience.
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Basic Adobe Photoshop Skills
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Canva Skills
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Communication
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Event Planning
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Public Speaking
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Social Media Marketing
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Customer service
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Sales
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Presentations
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Creative Writing
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Editing
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Collaboration
Work Experience
Pull and Bear, Ion / Vivo City, Singapore Oct 2021 – Jan 2024
Fashion Retail
Part-Time Sales Associates cum cashier
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Provide basic customer service to shoppers.
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Assist manager with stock taking and stock management.
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Trained and qualified as a part-time cashier
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Responsible for hitting sales targets, counting sales, and ensuring no discrepancies.
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Conducting training for new hires as my seniority put me in charge of guiding and leading newcomers as they worked.
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Assisted in merchandising and mannequin outfit change several times and supported my manager in organizing the store.
Event Promoter, Singapore Expo, Singapore June 2021 – August 2021
Event
Part-time event promoter
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I am responsible for boosting the sales of the store I was assigned to on that day.
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I am selling the brand to consumers to generate revenue for the event.
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On the day of the event, I am responsible for overseeing all aspects of event execution. This includes coordinating vendor setup, addressing any issues or emergencies that arise with the supervisor, and ensuring that the event adheres to the planned schedule.
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My role is flexible and as a part-time employee, I got the opportunity to work around multiple brands and outlets to gain exposure and knowledge in the industry.
Education
Arts Management, School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Nanyang Academy of Fine Art, Singapore
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Participated in the Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam Exhibition 2024
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Attained a GPA of 3.80 in 2024
NAFA Foundation Program
Nanyang Academy of Fine Art, Singapore
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Participated in the Arts in the City NFP exhibition 2023.
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Volunteered to organize a student-initiated event (PROM)
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Nominated as Student Representative 2022 – 2023
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Organized a student-representative workshop in 2023.
Whitley Secondary School
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Attained 6 GCSE O/N Level Pass in 2021
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Distinction in English and Bahasa Melayu
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Attained Eagles Award for Leadership 2021.
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Achieved a Bilingual Book Price award for GCSE-0 Level 2021
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Achieved a Book Price award for Distinction in History 2020
Volunteer / Experience
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
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REACH Advisory Panel 2025
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Vice-Chaiperson For NAFA Orientation 2025
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NAFA Talent Development Programme 2024
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Led a Student Leader CCA, co-founder, and represented Communications EXCO
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Assigned as Stage Manager for NAFA Talent Show 2025
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Student Representative 2024-2025
Experience
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Industry Partnership Project , A Date with Tradition ( Stamford Arts Centre ) 2025
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Curated a tour for Singapore Art Week under PostMusuem 2025
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Participated as Visitor Service for Affordable Art Fair 2024
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Artwork Ambassador for the Singapore Night Festival 2024