I’m a creative strategist and content leader with 15+ years of experience building brands and performance-driven campaigns across global markets. At TikTok, I partnered with leading financial institutions and lifestyle brands to deliver turnkey creative strategies, from ideation through production. Before that, I built Getir’s in-house creative agency from scratch, scaling it from 5 to 65 people and producing content for 10 brands across 9 markets. Earlier in my career, I worked at top network agencies like TBWA, McCann, and Rafineri, creating award-winning campaigns for Unilever, L’Oréal, Coca-Cola, HSBC, and BBVA. I thrive at the intersection of storytelling, data, and AI tools to deliver impactful creative at scale.

Berkin Dalgic

I’m a creative strategist and content leader with 15+ years of experience building brands and performance-driven campaigns across global markets. At TikTok, I partnered with leading financial institutions and lifestyle brands to deliver turnkey creative strategies, from ideation through production. Before that, I built Getir’s in-house creative agency from scratch, scaling it from 5 to 65 people and producing content for 10 brands across 9 markets. Earlier in my career, I worked at top network agencies like TBWA, McCann, and Rafineri, creating award-winning campaigns for Unilever, L’Oréal, Coca-Cola, HSBC, and BBVA. I thrive at the intersection of storytelling, data, and AI tools to deliver impactful creative at scale.

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I’m a creative strategist and content leader with 15+ years of experience building brands and performance-driven campaigns across global markets. At TikTok, I partnered with leading financial institutions and lifestyle brands to deliver turnkey creative strategies, from ideation through production. Before that, I built Getir’s in-house creative agency from scratch, scaling it from 5 to 65 people and producing content for 10 brands across 9 markets. Earlier in my career, I worked at top network agencies like TBWA, McCann, and Rafineri, creating award-winning campaigns for Unilever, L’Oréal, Coca-Cola, HSBC, and BBVA. I thrive at the intersection of storytelling, data, and AI tools to deliver impactful creative at scale.

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Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Consultant at TikTok
June 1, 2023 - Present
In my Creative Consultant role, I deliver impactful business results through innovative projects, from strategic planning to execution, with creative excellence. I have an award-winning track record with 8 shortlists and 5 wins, demonstrating strategic creative leadership. I leverage cross-functional collaboration, agile project management, and stakeholder alignment to ensure on-time, on-budget project completion and maximize business and creative impact.
Creative Strategist at TikTok
June 30, 2023 - August 27, 2025
As a Creative Strategist, I drove ecosystem growth in Türkiye by empowering key clients and agencies through B2B marketing strategies, events, and tailored workshops. I provided strategic guidance, market expertise, and data-driven insights, crafting compelling narratives to foster strong client relationships and elevate creative excellence within the ecosystem.
Creative Manager at Getir
June 30, 2022 - August 27, 2025
I built and led a 65-person in-house creative agency, overseeing all creative production from product development to marketing. I developed cross-cultural communication, leadership, and team management skills, including cross-functional alignment. I translated business objectives into compelling stories, managed budgets, assigned resources to tasks with tight deadlines, and ensured brand consistency, successfully launching new products, verticals, and markets.
Senior Digital Copywriter at TBWA\Istanbul
December 31, 2020 - August 27, 2025
Returned as a Sr Digital Copywriter to create impactful campaigns. Worked with a powerful creative team developing groundbreaking campaigns, including a viral Akbank campaign featured in national news. Consistently pushed creative boundaries and explored innovative digital solutions reinforcing the agency's reputation for disruptive work.
Senior Digital Copywriter at Rafineri
April 30, 2019 - August 27, 2025
Developed innovative and award-winning digital campaigns, including launching live-recording phones into space, hydraulic press destruction of unwanted gifts, and creating digital ecosystems for TVCs. These unconventional approaches yielded impactful campaigns and significant industry recognition.
Digital Copywriter at McCANN Istanbul
December 31, 2016 - August 27, 2025
Created award-winning campaigns for global brands while pioneering unique product development initiatives, such as up-cycling product boxes and developing adaptable smart TV features. Earned 10 awards and reshaped industry standards with results-driven digital work.
Copywriter at Grey Istanbul
February 28, 2014 - August 27, 2025
Transitioned into a Copywriting role contributing to award-winning campaigns across various channels under renowned Creative Directors. Bridged strategic thinking with creative execution resulting in impactful and resonant work.
Creative Intern at W+K Amsterdam
December 31, 2012 - August 27, 2025
Contributed to innovative advertising campaigns crafting compelling narratives across digital, social, and print. Concurrently developed own student portfolio applying learned principles to real-world scenarios.
Coordinator at Miami Ad School
August 31, 2012 - August 27, 2025
Played a key role in establishing the school in Turkey, assisting management in school operations, setup, administrative tasks, student recruitment, and program development. Gained valuable experience in educational administration.
Junior Strategic Planner at TBWA\Istanbul
July 31, 2010 - August 27, 2025
Participated in developing integrated marketing campaigns conducting market research, analyzing consumer data, and contributing to strategic briefs. Rapid professional growth in Turkey’s leading agency environment.
Strategic Planning Intern at Saatchi & Saatchi
October 31, 2009 - August 27, 2025
Supported Senior Planners in developing impactful brand strategies for clients by conducting market research, analyzing consumer insights, and developing competitive analyses and strategic presentations.

Education

Creative Program at Miami Ad School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Business & Technology Management at BTM Europe
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Business Administration & Marketing at Yeditepe University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

TikTok Media Buying
December 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Google Project Management
March 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce
July 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Adobe Gen-AI Content Creation
April 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services