Experienced with photography, Adobe, writing skills and more.

Ayse Aras

Experienced with photography, Adobe, writing skills and more.

Available to hire

Experienced with photography, Adobe, writing skills and more.

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Interpreter at Cantalk Canada Inc.
April 1, 2023 - Present
Provide real-time Turkish-English interpretation for clients accessing social, legal, and government services; maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
Community Project Coordinator at Laurier Hub for Community Solutions (LHCS)
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Assisted with community projects; created resources for students and community using Canva and MapHub; contributed to the 2025 Summit report.
Volunteer Research Assistant at Laurier Autism Research Consortium (LARC)
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Applied research ethics and cultural sensitivity; performed tasks related to autism advocacy and healthcare accessibility; cleaned transcripts and conducted literature searches; remote CSL placement.
Project Assistant Intern at Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie (WPBGE)
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Assisted with programs, updated WPBGE website, and performed general office tasks.
Career Centre Assistant at Career Development Centre, Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Supported students with inquiries, performed administrative tasks, represented the Centre at career fairs, and helped organize The Career Closet; created marketing posters and infographics using Canva.
Career Centre Peer Volunteer at Career Development Centre, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Assisted students with resumes/cover letters and career-related inquiries; participated in career events; interviewed professionals and researched career paths.
Peer Wellness Educator (Volunteer) at Wellness Centre, Wilfrid Laurier University
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Promoted mental and physical wellness; planned and ran wellness events; supported marketing efforts including Canva poster creation.
English Conversation Circles Volunteer at YMCA Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Facilitated English conversation circles for newcomers; fostered a welcoming community; completed a PS282 community service learning placement.
Art Gallery Assistant at Robert Langen Art Gallery, Wilfrid Laurier University
October 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Assisted curator with exhibition installations, storage, and events; promoted exhibitions using social media, photography, and creative writing; created posters and infographics with Canva.
Volunteer Writer at Her Campus Laurier
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Wrote entertainment articles and contributed creative prompts; participated in meetings and events.
Volunteer Writer & Photographer at The Sputnik – Wilfrid Laurier University
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024
Wrote news articles, interviewed people for stories, and photographed campus events; edited photos.
Merchandiser at Plant Essentials Inc.
May 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Provided customer service and merchandised plants; assisted customers and maintained displays.
Remote Interpreter at Cantalk Canada Inc.
April 1, 2023 - Present
Providing real-time Turkish-English interpretation mainly for immigrants using social/legal and other government services. Communicating using language skills with professionalism and confidentiality.
Project Assistant Intern at Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Assisted with programs run by WPBGE. Updated the WPBGE website and assisted with other office tasks.
Career Centre Assistant at Career Development Centre – Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Assisted students with inquiries at the Career Centre and performed administrative tasks. Represented the Career Centre at Career fairs and events, while engaging with students and promoting services. Assisted with organizing and creating The Career Closet for students in need of business casual clothing. Created marketing posters and infographics using Canva.
Career Centre Peer volunteer at Career Development Centre – Wilfrid Laurier University
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Assisted students with resumes/cover letters and other career-related inquiries. Participated at career events and booths to promote services and provide resume /cover letter feedback. Interviewed professionals about their careers, and researched career paths.
Peer Wellness Educator volunteer at Wellness Centre – Wilfrid Laurier University
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Promoted mental and physical wellness to Laurier students. Planned and ran Wellness events for students. Assisted with marketing /social media and used Canva to create posters.
Art Gallery Assistant at Robert Langen Art Gallery – Wilfrid Laurier University
October 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Assisted curator with exhibition installations, art storage, events and gallery related activities. Used social media, photography and creative writing to promote gallery exhibitions and events. Created posters and infographics using Canva.
Volunteer Writer & Photographer at The Sputnik – Wilfrid Laurier University
September 1, 2011 - April 1, 2024
Wrote news articles for the Laurier campus newspaper. Interviewed people for news stories. Took photos for news articles and other photos displayed in the campus newspaper. Edited photos using Adobe Photoshop.
Garden Centre Merchandiser at Plant Essentials Inc.
May 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Provided customer service at the garden centre. Merchandised and took care of plants.
Remote Volunteer Research Assistant at Laurier Autism Research Consortium (LARC)
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Applied research ethics, cultural sensitivity and attention to detail; assisted with tasks such as cleaning transcripts and literature searches for autism advocacy and healthcare accessibility research; remote CSL placement.
Career Centre Assistant at Career Development Centre – Wilfrid Laurier University
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Assisted students with inquiries at the Career Centre and performed administrative tasks; represented the Career Centre at career fairs and events; organized The Career Closet; created marketing posters and infographics using Canva.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Career Development Certificate
August 1, 2024 - December 28, 2025
Wellness Education Certificate
January 1, 2024 - December 28, 2025
TCPS Panel on Research Ethics
October 1, 2022 - December 28, 2025
French Immersion Certificate
June 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
Career Development Certificate
August 1, 2024 - December 28, 2025
Wellness Education Certificate
January 1, 2024 - December 28, 2025
TCPS Panel on Research Ethics
October 1, 2022 - December 28, 2025
French Immersion Certificate
June 1, 2021 - December 28, 2025
Career Development Certificate
August 1, 2024 - January 27, 2026
Wellness Education Certificate
January 1, 2024 - January 27, 2026
TCPS Panel on Research Ethics
October 1, 2022 - January 27, 2026
French Immersion Certificate
June 1, 2021 - January 27, 2026
Career Development Certificate
August 1, 2024 - January 27, 2026
Wellness Education Certificate
January 1, 2024 - January 27, 2026
TCPS Panel on Research Ethics
October 1, 2022 - January 27, 2026
French Immersion Certificate
June 1, 2021 - January 27, 2026

Industry Experience

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