Project Manager
We2, İzmir, Turkey – (April 2022 – Present)
- Delivered 150+ design projects, earning strong client feedback for responsiveness and efficiency.
- Automated workflows and optimized project management using ClickUp and other digital tools.
- Managed full project cycles, coordinating designers, clients (UN organizations; specifically IOM), and external freelancers.
- Conducted workload analysis and daily check-ins to enhance team productivity.
- Handled contracts, invoices, and financial proposals, streamlining administrative processes.
- Researched and integrated new digital tools to improve remote collaboration and efficiency.
Communication Assistant
Research Centre on Asylum and Migration, Ankara, Turkey – (April 2019 – March 2022)
- Helped the development of organizational communication strategy.
- Managed communication between the grant providers (EU, UNHCR, GIZ, World Vision and embassies), internal and external stakeholders.
- Managed and grew multiple social media accounts, including YouTube streams, increasing engagement.
- Created multilingual content (Arabic, English, and Farsi) in collaboration with translators.
- Conducted social media analysis, optimizing content based on audience insights.
Project Assistant
Research Centre on Asylum and Migration, Ankara, Turkey – (October 2018 – March 2019)
- Assisted in project coordination, ensuring smooth execution and timely reporting.
- Managed the project’s social media presence, enhancing visibility and outreach.
- Supported a higher education project for Syrian university students in collaboration with a public university partner.
Master of Arts in International Relations
November 2019 – TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Turkey – High honor student
- Master Thesis: Europeanization of Local Administrations in Turkey: The Case of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality
Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Public Administration
June 2016 – Middle East Technical University (METU), Turkey – Honor Student