Gizem Okut

Fundraising Specialist at Nature Park / Cyprus Wildlife Institute

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, databases and filing systems; monitor incoming emails and calls; communicate with donors, partners and stakeholders; typing documents and preparing invoices/expenses/cheques/incomes; translating documents; arranging Amazon and eBay orders; taking product photos and uploading to eBay and Amazon; monitoring the progress of the website; creating catalogs, logos and designs for the company; preparing and compiling warehouse orders; receiving and processing stock; liaising with suppliers on stock movements.

EU Project Coordinator at Nature Park / Cyprus Wildlife Institute

Coordinated EU-funded projects from proposal stage to completion; ensured compliance with EU regulations and deadlines; facilitated communication among international partners, stakeholders and consortium members; monitored project budgets, tracked expenditures and ensured financial compliance with EU guidelines; assisted in drafting grant proposals and identifying EU funding opportunities.

Content Writer & Social Media Specialist at Dome Hotel, Kyrenia

Created online product imagery, wrote web content, managed social media accounts, edited content and responded to guest inquiries; managed online reviews and reservations; coordinated with studio for photography; produced editorial content for blogs; managed social media campaigns and stock imagery; uploaded content to the website.

Guest Relations & Social Media Specialist at Dome Hotel, Kyrenia

Handled guest relations and social media tasks; greeted and assisted guests; managed communications in Turkish and English; translated webpage correspondence to English; dealt with inquiries regarding memberships, content uploads and software issues; created and managed blog content and social media accounts; managed online reservations for daily rentals and hotel bookings; monitored website progress and resolved issues as needed.

Assistant to Rector Office at Mediterranean Karpasia University, Nicosia

Provided administrative support to the Rector's Office; scheduled appointments and meetings; performed clerical duties and maintained calendars; supported communications and document preparation as needed.

Editorial Assistant at Merchant Archive, London

On-set team including assistant, photographer and models to deliver online product imagery; coordinated with Studio Coordinator to ensure products were styled; met daily shoot targets and minimized re-shoots; assisted Styling Director for fashion shoots for online magazines; uploaded products to the webpage and Farfetch.

Fundraising Specialist at Taskenter Nature Park / Cyprus Wildlife Institute

Coordinated donor outreach and fundraising campaigns; managed donor communications and reporting; liaised with stakeholders.

Project Manager at CARRIAREL TRADING LTD

Coordinated EU-funded projects from proposal to completion; ensured regulatory compliance and tracked budgets; facilitated collaboration among international partners.

EU Project Coordinator at Eastern Mediterranean University

Coordinated EU-funded initiatives; managed relationships with international partners; monitored budgets and timelines.

Editorial Assistant at Dome Hotel

Handled clerical duties, answered phone calls, prepared invoices and documents; assisted with editorial tasks and content preparation.

Managed guest relations, responded to inquiries, and administered social media channels and online reviews.

Content Writer & Social Media Specialist at Lorena, Istanbul

Produced online content and managed social media presence; supported digital marketing initiatives.

Assistant to Rectorate Office at Mediterranean Karpasia University, Nicosia

Managed rectorate calendar, arranged meetings and conferences, and provided administrative support.

EU Project Coordinator at BAINTOURISM & Hospitality Management

Coordinated EU-funded projects from proposal to completion; ensured compliance with EU regulations and deadlines; facilitated communication and collaboration between international partners, stakeholders, and consortium members; monitored project budgets and expenditures; assisted in drafting grant proposals and identifying funding opportunities.