Hande ATA

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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.

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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.

  • 17 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 5 roles

Operations Coordinator (Part-time) · SK Group Technologies R&D IncDec 2024 – Jan 2025 · 2 mos

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 — Press and Public Relations Specialist · Gazi UniversityJun 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

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.

Instructor — International Relations Advisor · Gazi UniversityFeb 2011 – Jun 2024 · 13 yrs 5 mos

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 · Hitit UniversityFeb 2010 – Feb 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo
English Language Teacher · Cukurova Community CentreOct 2009 – Jan 2010 · 4 mos

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) · Hacettepe University2030 – 2019
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Public Relations and Advertising · Gazi University, Faculty of Communications2010 – 2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature · Hacettepe University, Faculty of Letters2005 – 2009

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