I'm a curious economics student with a passion for storytelling and data-driven insights. My work spans football journalism, podcast commentary, and social media content, where I translate complex ideas into engaging narratives. Currently studying at CAU Kiel for a Master in Economics, I'm building skills in research, analytics, and cross-cultural collaboration through experiences in Turkey, Slovakia, and beyond.

Ahmet Sarıkaya

I'm a curious economics student with a passion for storytelling and data-driven insights. My work spans football journalism, podcast commentary, and social media content, where I translate complex ideas into engaging narratives. Currently studying at CAU Kiel for a Master in Economics, I'm building skills in research, analytics, and cross-cultural collaboration through experiences in Turkey, Slovakia, and beyond.

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I’m a curious economics student with a passion for storytelling and data-driven insights. My work spans football journalism, podcast commentary, and social media content, where I translate complex ideas into engaging narratives.

Currently studying at CAU Kiel for a Master in Economics, I’m building skills in research, analytics, and cross-cultural collaboration through experiences in Turkey, Slovakia, and beyond.

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Experience Level

Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Slovak
Beginner
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Football Columnist at nf.com.tr
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Provided in-depth football analysis and tactical breakdowns.
Football Podcast Commentator at nf.com.tr
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Engaged in discussions on football trends, strategy, and current events.
Social Media Content Creator (Intern) at Mantalite Originals
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Researched and created content ideas, translated content from English to Turkish, selected images, wrote captions, gathered resources, and prepared a monthly content publishing schedule. Assisted the camera crew in video shoots and prepared interview questions.
Business Development Intern at Brooks Brothers Türkiye
January 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Preparing presentations to strengthen brand positioning and increase revenue. Created dashboards, conducted market trend research in Turkish luxury fashion, prepared benchmarking reports, researched competitors, suggested promotions, and assisted in designing seasonal campaigns.
Football Podcast Commentator at nf.com.tr
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Engaged in discussions on football trends, strategy, and current events.
Social Media Content Creator (Internship) at Mantalite Originals
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Researched and created content ideas, translated English content to Turkish, curated images, wrote captions, built a monthly publishing schedule, assisted in video shoots and prepared interview questions.
Business Development Intern at Brooks Brothers Türkiye
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Prepared presentations to strengthen brand positioning, conducted market trend research in the Turkish luxury fashion industry, benchmarked competitors, recommended promotions, and assisted in designing seasonal campaigns aligned with local consumer behavior and events.
Football Columnist at nf.com.tr
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Provided in-depth football analysis and tactical breakdowns.
Social Media Content Creator at Mantalite Originals
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Researched and created social media content; translated English to Turkish; curated images; wrote captions; planned monthly content calendar; supported video shoots.

Education

Master in Economics (English-taught) at Christian-Albrechts University of Kiel
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027
Bachelor of Economics (English-taught) at Istanbul University
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025
Erasmus Exchange Program at University of Economics in Bratislava
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
High School Diploma at Beşiktaş Anadolu Lisesi
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Master in Economics at Christian-Albrecht University of Kiel
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027
Bachelor of Economics at Istanbul University
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025
Erasmus Exchange Program at University of Economics in Bratislava
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
High School Diploma at Beşiktaş Anadolu Lisesi
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Master of Economics at Christian-Albrecht University of Kiel
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027
Bachelor of Economics at Istanbul University
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025
Erasmus Exchange Program at University of Economics in Bratislava
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
High School Diploma at Beşiktaş Anadolu Lisesi
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

How to Be a Soccer Coach (Soccer Hub)
January 1, 2020 - October 27, 2025
How to Be a Soccer Scout (Soccer Hub)
January 1, 2020 - October 27, 2025
IELTS Academic (Overall 8.0/9.0)
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
How to Be a Soccer Coach
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
How to Be a Soccer Scout
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
IELTS Academic
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
How to Be a Soccer Coach (Soccer Hub) Certificate
January 1, 2020 - January 27, 2026
How to Be a Soccer Scout (Soccer Hub) Certificate
January 1, 2020 - January 27, 2026
IELTS Academic: Overall Score 8.0/9.0
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
TÜBİTAK 2209-A University Students Research Projects Support Program (2024) - Project Engagement
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Evaluation of the Second-Hand Clothing Sector in Turkey from the Perspective of Generation Z and Comparison with the European Union
January 1, 2024 - January 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality