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SAIC Distinguished Scholar and BFA fashion designer/illustrator with 6+ years of hands-on production experience across stage productions, large-scale public art, and apparel graphics. Skilled in garment construction and patternmaking, paired with strong fashion and digital/traditional illustration capabilities.
Experience Level
Expert
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Expert
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Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
Work Experience
Design & Mural Intern at Green Star Movement
May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025Translated original artwork into large-scale public mosaic murals, executing fabrication and on-site installation with a creative team on fixed community deadlines. Directed student and community volunteers through mosaic fabrication, breaking complex designs into buildable steps to keep production on schedule. Designed original graphics, layouts, and illustrations selected for production across apparel, accessories, and promotional merchandise.
Mural Intern/Design Intern at Green Star Movement
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025Worked with a creative team to execute large-scale mosaic murals, collaborated with students and community members, and contributed to creating original graphics, layouts, and illustrations for apparel.
Mural Artist at Green Star Movement
May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025Led and collaborated with students and community members to create large-scale mosaic murals; contributed to the design process for murals and organization merchandise.
Legal Assistant (Seasonal) at Fatma Sezen Law Office
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023Administered physical and digital case files for an active litigation practice, tracking court dates and filing deadlines across concurrent cases. Coordinated depositions, mediations, and client appointments while serving as the confidential first point of contact for clients.
Costume Shop Assistant at Interlochen Arts Academy
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Constructed, altered, and maintained costumes for 22 productions (16 theater, 6 dance), delivering every piece by opening night. Executed fittings, hand and machine sewing, and quick-turn mid-show repairs, partnering directly with costume designers under live performance pressure.
Costumer at Costume Shop at Interlochen Arts Academy
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Assisted in creation and design of costumes for plays, musicals, and dance performances, working on various theater productions and dance events.
Legal Assistant (Seasonal) at Avukat Fatma Sezen Hukuk Bürosu
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023Organized case files, tracked deadlines, monitored court dates, answered phone calls, scheduled appointments, and coordinated office supplies.
Administrative Assistant at Avukat Fatma Sezen Hukuk Bürosu
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023Answered calls for firm staff, interacted with clients, greeted clients on entry, and retrieved food and supplies for firm workers.
English Tutor at Kazanlı Elementary School
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Built individualized lesson plans for first-time English learners, tailoring instruction to each student's age and goals in partnership with classroom teachers.
English Tutor at Kazanlı İlkokulu
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019Guided students in learning English for the first time, helping teachers monitor student progress and design customized lesson plans.
English Teacher at Kazanlı İlkokulu
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Guided students in learning English for the first time; assisted teachers in monitoring student learning and progress.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 11, 2030 - May 23, 2026Bachelor of Fine Arts at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) — Fashion Design and Illustration at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026SAIC Distinguished Scholar Scholarship (merit award) at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
January 1, 2022 - August 4, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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