I am a detail-oriented communications and international relations specialist with extensive experience in public relations, institutional communication, EU project coordination, and academic internationalization. I excel at managing press relations, crafting clear institutional messaging, and coordinating global partnerships. I have delivered academic instruction, guided international students and staff through institutional procedures, and contributed to university communication strategies to maintain a strong public image. I am fluent in English and proficient with Microsoft Office, and I enjoy collaborating across cultures and disciplines.

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I am a detail-oriented communications and international relations specialist with extensive experience in public relations, institutional communication, EU project coordination, and academic internationalization. I excel at managing press relations, crafting clear institutional messaging, and coordinating global partnerships. I have delivered academic instruction, guided international students and staff through institutional procedures, and contributed to university communication strategies to maintain a strong public image. I am fluent in English and proficient with Microsoft Office, and I enjoy collaborating across cultures and disciplines.

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I am a detail-oriented communications and international relations specialist with extensive experience in public relations, institutional communication, EU project coordination, and academic internationalization. I excel at managing press relations, crafting clear institutional messaging, and coordinating global partnerships.

I have delivered academic instruction, guided international students and staff through institutional procedures, and contributed to university communication strategies to maintain a strong public image. I am fluent in English and proficient with Microsoft Office, and I enjoy collaborating across cultures and disciplines.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Instructor — Press and Public Relations Specialist at Gazi University
June 1, 2024 - Present
Produce news content for the university website and coordinate institutional press relations. Prepare public announcements, speeches, and official communication materials. Support university-wide communication strategies and ensure consistent public image. Fulfill instructional duties within assigned academic units.
Operations Coordinator (Part-time) at SK Group Technologies R&D Inc
December 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Supported operational workflows and contributed to coordination tasks. Assisted in preparing technical and administrative documentation for ongoing R&D initiatives. Facilitated communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.
Instructor — International Relations Advisor at Gazi University
February 1, 2011 - June 1, 2024
Coordinated international collaborations, exchange programs, and bilateral agreements. Managed EU-funded project activities and supported academic mobility initiatives. Organized international delegations, conferences, and protocol visits. Guided international students and academic staff in institutional procedures.
International Relations Specialist at Hitit University
February 1, 2010 - February 1, 2011
Facilitated international cooperation processes and institutional partnerships. Supported EU project management and reporting responsibilities. Coordinated academic mobility programs including Erasmus+. Handled administrative and communication tasks within the International Relations Office.
English Language Teacher at Cukurova Community Centre
October 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Taught English as a second language at multiple proficiency levels. Prepared and delivered lesson plans tailored to learner needs. Applied student-centered teaching methods to support language development.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) at Hacettepe University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Public Relations and Advertising at Gazi University, Faculty of Communications
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Letters
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

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