Work experience

• Part-Time Copywriter

  Barbie & American Girl Brands, Mattel

  2025.09-Current

  (3 months)

  -Craft engaging packaging copy for Barbie and American Girl product lines, maintaining consis- tent brand voice and compliance with creative and legal guidelines. -Develop product names and contribute to creative concepting, aligning with seasonal campaigns and brand strategy. -Manage multiple projects simultaneously using project management tools, ensuring on-time de- livery and alignment with overall brand objectives.
• Journalist | Producer

  Reporter, Voice of America

  2019.09-Current

  (6 years)

  - Spearheaded a tech-focused story series for VOA Turkish, guiding it from pitch development to field production, which garnered 250K–800K+ organic views. - Delivered live coverage during pivotal events, providing real-time updates and expert commen- tary in-studio. - Crafted AP-style news scripts in both Turkish and English, ensuring clarity and adherence to journalistic integrity. - Produced bilingual voiceovers for a variety of news packages, enhancing accessibility and reach.
• Bilingual MC | Event Host

  Self

  2010.01-Current

  (16 years)

  - Hosted over 400 live events, including significant conferences with officials and global leaders, enhancing the event's prestige. - Delivered engaging bilingual scripts and voiceovers in both Turkish and English, catering to diverse audiences. - Managed stage logistics meticulously, assuring high-quality audience interaction and satisfac- tion.
• Co-Founder | Studio Director

  Trainer, Zone7 Fitness

  2021.06-2023.12

  (3 years)

  - Co-founded and cultivated Zone7 Fitness, directing branding, marketing, and operations from concept to launch. - Instructed high-energy group fitness classes emphasizing strength and functional training methodologies. - Oversaw membership sales, executed digital marketing strategies, and fostered customer rela- tions to enhance retention. - Orchestrated email marketing campaigns, refreshed web content, and designed impactful mar- keting materials. - Integrated platforms such as MindBody, Mariana Tek, ClassPass, Gympass, and WellHub to streamline business efficiency.
• News Anchor | Journalist

  Turkish Media

  2009.01-2019.06

  (10 years)

  - Anchored prime-time and breaking news segments, elevating viewership by 20%. - Produced and presented news packages and voiceovers in Turkish, ensuring quality and timeli- ness. - Conducted high-profile interviews, orchestrating multi-platform production efforts. - Preserved editorial accuracy under stringent deadlines while adhering to AP style guidelines.

Educational experience

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Certification, Project Management

  2025.05-Current

  (7 months)

  Project Management
• Google

  Certification, Data Analysis

  2023.12-2024.03

  (4 months)

  Data Analysis
• Yildiz Technical University

  Civil Engineering

  2004.09-2009.09

  (5 years)

  BS in Engineering

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