Rafa Salti
About Rafa Salti
Rafa Salti serves as the Shop Manager for Mary's Living & Giving Shop at Save the Children UK, where he has expanded the volunteer team significantly and enhanced fundraising efforts through innovative management. He holds multiple degrees in fields such as Marketing Communication, Fashion, and French Language, and has experience in retail and charitable work.
Work at Save the Children
Rafa Salti has served as the Manager of Mary's Living & Giving Shop at Save the Children UK since 2019. In this role, Salti has expanded the volunteer team from 5 to over 20 members, enhancing the shop's operational capacity. Salti has focused on increasing income and contributions to Save the Children's fundraising efforts through innovative management strategies. The shop serves as a community hub, promoting charitable work and sustainable fashion through various visual merchandising and shop activities.
Education and Expertise
Rafa Salti has a diverse educational background. Salti studied at Stockholm University, where they completed a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Media Studies from 2015 to 2017 and a Master’s degree in Marketing Communication and Fashion from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, Salti holds a Diploma in Painting from Adham Ismael Plastic Arts Academy, completed between 2007 and 2009. Salti also studied French Language and Literature at Damascus University, earning a Bachelor's Degree from 2006 to 2011, and attended Solhi Alwadi Music Academy for seven years, obtaining a Diploma in Music.
Background
Rafa Salti has a varied professional history that includes experience in retail and administration. Prior to their current role, Salti worked as a Retail Sales Associate at Swedish Hasbeens in Stockholm from 2017 to 2018. Salti also gained experience as an Accounting and Administration Trainee at Air France in Damascus for three months in 2009. This diverse background has contributed to Salti's skills in shop management and community engagement.
Achievements
During their tenure at Save the Children, Rafa Salti has successfully developed a community hub that emphasizes charitable work and sustainable fashion. Salti's innovative approach to shop management has led to regular increases in income and contributions to fundraising efforts. The expansion of the volunteer team at Mary's Living & Giving Shop reflects Salti's commitment to enhancing community involvement and support for Save the Children's mission.