Resume
Experience
2021 - 2022
Business Development Associate
Oguz Packaging
Istanbul, Turkey
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Conducted market research to identify and target new business opportunities, improving sales efforts and market positioning
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Managed client relationships by addressing client needs and offering customized solutions
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Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and address operational bottlenecks, ensuring efficient workflows and client satisfaction
FEB 21 - MAR 21
Brand Strategy & PR Intern
Tepta Lighting
Istanbul, Turkey
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Supported the generation of monthly press reports and crafted and evaluated product slide decks
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Coordinated the renovation of a brand's showroom displays by managing the briefing process, obtaining price quotes, and coordinating logistics
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Produced compelling visual assets for social media platforms and print materials
Education
2022 - 2024
Parsons School of Design
MS, Strategic Design & Management
New York, NY
Building on my undergraduate education, I pursued a Master’s degree in Strategic Design and Management. Through this interdisciplinary program, I refined my skills in user research, design thinking, and innovation strategy. From tackling real-world challenges in collaborative projects to conducting research that reimagines creative industries, my graduate studies allowed me to approach problem-solving with a human-centered, strategic perspective.
2016 - 2020
Parsons School of Design
BBA, Strategic Design & Management
New York, NY
I completed my undergraduate studies in Strategic Design and Management, where I developed a solid foundation in combining design principles with business strategies. This experience fostered my interest in understanding how creative solutions can address complex challenges, paving the way for my future academic and professional pursuits.
Publications
"Collaborative Caregiving in Multi-Generational Families"
Perspectives on Social and Material Fractures in Care
Skills
Adobe Photoshop / Indesign
Figma
Microsoft Office
Teamwork & Collaboration
Strategic Thinking
UX / UI Research & Design
Languages
English (fluent)
French (beginner)
Turkish (native)