I am a bilingual translator and AI trainer based in Izmir, Turkey, with extensive experience in translating academic and literary texts, as well as handling general content. I focus on preserving tone and cultural nuance while delivering accurate, polished work and collaborating with remote teams on diverse projects. Currently pursuing a BA in English Language and Literature at Ege University (expected 2025), I combine strong writing, content creation, and storytelling skills with a collaborative mindset. I’m eager to contribute to teams that value language accuracy, creative problem solving, and continuous learning.

Buse Gündüz

I am a bilingual translator and AI trainer based in Izmir, Turkey, with extensive experience in translating academic and literary texts, as well as handling general content. I focus on preserving tone and cultural nuance while delivering accurate, polished work and collaborating with remote teams on diverse projects. Currently pursuing a BA in English Language and Literature at Ege University (expected 2025), I combine strong writing, content creation, and storytelling skills with a collaborative mindset. I’m eager to contribute to teams that value language accuracy, creative problem solving, and continuous learning.

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I am a bilingual translator and AI trainer based in Izmir, Turkey, with extensive experience in translating academic and literary texts, as well as handling general content. I focus on preserving tone and cultural nuance while delivering accurate, polished work and collaborating with remote teams on diverse projects.

Currently pursuing a BA in English Language and Literature at Ege University (expected 2025), I combine strong writing, content creation, and storytelling skills with a collaborative mindset. I’m eager to contribute to teams that value language accuracy, creative problem solving, and continuous learning.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Scenario Writer at Game Maker Team
December 31, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Wrote engaging game scenarios for a mobile development team, focusing on narrative development. Collaborated with a small team to create interactive, immersive stories for mobile applications. Left position due to university commitments but gained valuable experience in creative writing.
Barista at Local Café
December 31, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Worked part-time while studying to support family. Developed multitasking, customer service, and teamwork skills.
Sales Associate at Small Boutique for Accessories
December 31, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Assisted in sales, customer service, and inventory management.
Scenario Writer at Game Maker Team
December 31, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Wrote engaging game scenarios for a mobile development team, focusing on narrative development. Collaborated with a small team to create interactive, immersive stories for mobile applications. Left position due to university commitments but gained valuable experience in creative writing.
Barista at Local Café
December 31, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Developed multitasking, customer service, and teamwork skills.
Sales Associate at Small Boutique for Accessories
December 31, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Assisted in sales, customer service, and inventory management.
Scenario Writer at Game Maker Team
December 31, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Wrote engaging game scenarios for a mobile development team, focusing on narrative development. Collaborated with a small team to create interactive, immersive stories for mobile applications. Left position due to university commitments but gained valuable experience in creative writing.
Barista at Local Café, Izmir
December 31, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Worked part-time while studying to support family. Developed multitasking, customer service, and teamwork skills.
Sales Associate at Small Boutique for Accessories
December 31, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Assisted in sales, customer service, and inventory management.
Scenario Writer at Game Maker Team
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Wrote engaging game scenarios for a mobile game development team; collaborated with a small team to create interactive, immersive stories for mobile applications.
Barista at Local Café
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Worked part-time while studying to support family; developed multitasking and customer service skills in a fast-paced environment.
Sales Associate at Small Boutique for Accessories
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Assisted in sales, customer service, and inventory management; gained experience in direct customer interaction and sales strategy.
Freelance Translator & AI Trainer at Data Annotation (Remote) / AI Training Initiatives
March 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance translator and AI trainer leading data annotation and AI training initiatives with a focus on translation tasks. Executed translations of academic, literary, and general texts, ensuring tone and cultural accuracy. Managed multiple ad-hoc translation tasks while collaborating remotely on ongoing projects.
Scenario Writer at Game Maker Team
April 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Crafted engaging game scenarios for a mobile development team, emphasizing narrative development. Collaborated with a small team to create interactive, immersive stories for mobile applications.
English Teacher at American Culture / British Culture
June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Taught English and supported cultural immersion programs in Izmir; prepared engaging lessons and assessed student progress.
English Teacher at British Culture
October 1, 2025 - Present
Taught English at a local organization in Izmir, focusing on communicative language teaching and cultural exchange.
Game Designer at Vercia Games
March 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Worked as a game designer in Izmir on narrative elements and gameplay design for a Turkish game project.

Education

BA in English Language and Literature at Ege University – Izmir, Turkey
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
BA in English Language and Literature at Ege University – Izmir, Turkey
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
BA in English Language and Literature at Ege University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
BA in English Language and Literature at Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Youth Exchange Program at Poland (High School)
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
BA in English Language and Literature at Ege University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Erasmus+ Youth Exchange Program
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
YDT National Exam Score 82 (Top 9,600 Nationwide)
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Erasmus+ Youth Exchange Program
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Erasmus+ Youth Exchange Program – Poland
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Erasmus+ Youth Exchange Program
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Gaming, Retail, Travel & Hospitality
    paper Finding Stella
    Finding Stella is a short story that explores loss, memory, and the fragile boundary between reality and imagination. It follows a character’s quiet search for someone named Stella — a person who might be lost, forgotten, or perhaps never real at all. The narrative blends psychological realism with dreamlike imagery, gradually revealing that the search is not only for Stella but also for identity, closure, and meaning itself. Through minimal dialogue and atmosphere-driven writing, Finding Stella captures the emotional stillness of longing and the way memory reshapes truth. It’s a reflective piece about how people and moments can disappear, yet still define who we become.