I have navigated through unique challenges and embraced diverse opportunities throughout my career journey. Originally I studied communications and worked as an Account Director in advertising. When we moved to Germany I continued working as a freelance advisor. With the arrival of my children, my professional focus shifted towards nurturing young minds and fostering a positive learning environment as a manager at Gymboree. I discovered my love for writing and began documenting my travels through travel blogs to inspire fellow expats. Now I am an author with three published books and a goal to ignite a love for reading in others. Passionate about inspiring the youth to embrace the joy of reading, I use social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn) for in-depth literature analyses and discussions. I continually improve my skills in research, writing, filming and editing videos. Having lived in five countries and grown up in Istanbul, I bring flexibility and a deep appreciation of cultural diversity to my work, and I am eager to contribute value and perspective to your company.

I have navigated through unique challenges and embraced diverse opportunities throughout my career journey. Originally I studied communications and worked as an Account Director in advertising. When we moved to Germany I continued working as a freelance advisor. With the arrival of my children, my professional focus shifted towards nurturing young minds and fostering a positive learning environment as a manager at Gymboree. I discovered my love for writing and began documenting my travels through travel blogs to inspire fellow expats. Now I am an author with three published books and a goal to ignite a love for reading in others. Passionate about inspiring the youth to embrace the joy of reading, I use social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn) for in-depth literature analyses and discussions. I continually improve my skills in research, writing, filming and editing videos. Having lived in five countries and grown up in Istanbul, I bring flexibility and a deep appreciation of cultural diversity to my work, and I am eager to contribute value and perspective to your company.

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I have navigated through unique challenges and embraced diverse opportunities throughout my career journey. Originally I studied communications and worked as an Account Director in advertising. When we moved to Germany I continued working as a freelance advisor. With the arrival of my children, my professional focus shifted towards nurturing young minds and fostering a positive learning environment as a manager at Gymboree. I discovered my love for writing and began documenting my travels through travel blogs to inspire fellow expats. Now I am an author with three published books and a goal to ignite a love for reading in others.

Passionate about inspiring the youth to embrace the joy of reading, I use social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn) for in-depth literature analyses and discussions. I continually improve my skills in research, writing, filming and editing videos. Having lived in five countries and grown up in Istanbul, I bring flexibility and a deep appreciation of cultural diversity to my work, and I am eager to contribute value and perspective to your company.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Polish
Advanced
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Intermediate

Work Experience

Content creation and social media strategist, voice training
January 1, 2020 - Present
Active content creator of literature analyses and discussions on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube; develops voice training for AI-related projects; aims to inspire youth to embrace reading.
Author and Editor at Self-employed / Bookinton
January 1, 2015 - Present
Published three novels: Geçmiş Gelecek ya da Şimdi (2018), Seans (2020) and Ben Orada Yokken (2022); served as editor at Bookinton in Turkey.
Business Partner at Gymboree Play & Music Center
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2015
Managed two Gymboree centers, overseeing operations and program delivery for early childhood education; contributed to business growth and parent education.
Account Director at Nicetomeetyou Advertising
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Led four Account Executives and ten creatives; managed client relationships and service delivery for major accounts including Wella, Carrefour Turkey, Roche, Abbott, and others.
Account Executive at Nicetomeetyou Advertising
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994
Liaised between the creative team and clients; presented marketing plans and managed media relations.
Advertising Manager at Tursab Magazine
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1990
Responsible for connecting with potential customers and overseeing the end-to-end advertising process.
Sales Executive at Yellow Pages
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989
Sales role during college years to gain experience in sales.
Welcoming Coordinator (Board Member) at IWA (International Women Association of Bucharest)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Volunteer role as welcoming coordinator; board member 2014-2016.
PTO Board Member at ASW (American School of Warsaw)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
PTO Board Member 2018-2020.
Gold Writer at Gezimanya
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2022
Wrote travel essays for the Gezimanya travel blog; contributed as Gold Writer 2012-2022.
Sculptor
January 1, 2016 - Present
Pursued sculpting as a hobby; engaged in sculpture work since 2016.
Writer
January 1, 2012 - Present
Wrote extensively for travel blogs and personal publications since 2012.

Education

Communications at İstanbul university
September 19, 1987 - May 26, 1991
Radio and Tv
Masters degree mba at Marmara üniversitesi
September 3, 1990 - June 12, 1992
Contemporary Business Management
General English Course at Nescot College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
MBA at Marmara University, Contemporary Business Management (English)
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993
Bachelors in Communications (Radio&TV Broadcasting) at Istanbul University
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991

Qualifications

Education
September 1, 2006 - February 1, 2015
Managerial partner of two Gymboree centers
Author
April 1, 2018 - December 1, 2024
I have 3 published novels in Turkish.
Account Director
January 1, 1995 - June 1, 1999
Account Executive
September 2, 1991 - July 2, 1994
Account Executive
September 2, 1991 - July 2, 1994
I was responsible of the relations between agency and the clients which were Hektaş, Anadolubank, hyundai, wella and Meges.
General English Certificate
January 1, 1995 - April 6, 2026
E-Foreign Trade Specialist Certificate
January 1, 2015 - April 6, 2026
IELTS - overall band 6.5
January 1, 2016 - April 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Other