Hi, I’m Bambi Ceren Kalay, an event producer and production manager with 10+ years of experience delivering large-scale live events across Europe and internationally. I’ve led cross-functional teams of 30+ people and managed multi-million-euro productions, overseeing end-to-end production across live music, film, performing arts, hybrid formats, and brand activations. I’m fluent in Turkish, English, and German, with strong skills in venue sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, and P&L oversight. Based in Berlin with an EU passport, I build partnerships, mitigate risk, and deliver memorable audience experiences.

Bambi Ceren Kalay

Hi, I’m Bambi Ceren Kalay, an event producer and production manager with 10+ years of experience delivering large-scale live events across Europe and internationally. I’ve led cross-functional teams of 30+ people and managed multi-million-euro productions, overseeing end-to-end production across live music, film, performing arts, hybrid formats, and brand activations. I’m fluent in Turkish, English, and German, with strong skills in venue sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, and P&L oversight. Based in Berlin with an EU passport, I build partnerships, mitigate risk, and deliver memorable audience experiences.

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Hi, I’m Bambi Ceren Kalay, an event producer and production manager with 10+ years of experience delivering large-scale live events across Europe and internationally. I’ve led cross-functional teams of 30+ people and managed multi-million-euro productions, overseeing end-to-end production across live music, film, performing arts, hybrid formats, and brand activations.

I’m fluent in Turkish, English, and German, with strong skills in venue sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, and P&L oversight. Based in Berlin with an EU passport, I build partnerships, mitigate risk, and deliver memorable audience experiences.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Hospitality Associate (Logistic Coordinator) at Cappadox Festival / Pozitif Music
April 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016
Managed hospitality logistics for high-profile events; coordinated ground transfers and backstage operations for international artists; supported production processes.
Live & Events Coordinator at New !f Istanbul Independent Film Festival
August 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017
Coordinated festival events and live interactions; managed operations and logistics for cross-city screenings.
Co-Curator & Co-Organizer at Emergent Spaces
April 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Leading curatorial projects that center queer and trans feminist perspectives in the diaspora; developing radical, intersectional spaces and fundraising with communities in need.
Hospitality Manager / LIVE & EVENTS COORDINATOR at !f Istanbul Independent Film Festival
August 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017
Led backstage and on-site logistics for festival events across multiple stages; supervised a team of backstage assistants and ensured smooth operations.

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Other