I’m a Creative and results-driven Social Media Specialist and Digital Marketing professional with hands-on experience managing end-to-end social media processes for diverse brands, including content strategy, creation, community management, campaign planning, optimization, and performance reporting. My responsibilities also include managing influencer collaborations, executing digital campaigns, and producing trend-driven projects tailored to each brand. Beyond client work, I’m the founder of Sisterly, where I lead brand strategy, community-building, and brand development. I enjoy collaborating with designers, developers, and external stakeholders to align product and business goals, and I’m currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Brand Management to deepen my expertise and long-term value creation.

Merve Zehra Güzel

I’m a Creative and results-driven Social Media Specialist and Digital Marketing professional with hands-on experience managing end-to-end social media processes for diverse brands, including content strategy, creation, community management, campaign planning, optimization, and performance reporting. My responsibilities also include managing influencer collaborations, executing digital campaigns, and producing trend-driven projects tailored to each brand. Beyond client work, I’m the founder of Sisterly, where I lead brand strategy, community-building, and brand development. I enjoy collaborating with designers, developers, and external stakeholders to align product and business goals, and I’m currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Brand Management to deepen my expertise and long-term value creation.

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I’m a Creative and results-driven Social Media Specialist and Digital Marketing professional with hands-on experience managing end-to-end social media processes for diverse brands, including content strategy, creation, community management, campaign planning, optimization, and performance reporting. My responsibilities also include managing influencer collaborations, executing digital campaigns, and producing trend-driven projects tailored to each brand.

Beyond client work, I’m the founder of Sisterly, where I lead brand strategy, community-building, and brand development. I enjoy collaborating with designers, developers, and external stakeholders to align product and business goals, and I’m currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Brand Management to deepen my expertise and long-term value creation.

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Language

English
Advanced
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Marketing Specialist at DigitalCake Digital Agency
April 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Supported the sales and marketing team by managing social media accounts, communicating with potential customers, and contributing to sales processes. Participated in the planning and implementation of marketing campaigns, increasing the company's visibility through social media and other digital channels. Helped represent the company at sectoral events.
Social Media Specialist at Sense Department
May 1, 2025 - Present
Managed end-to-end social media processes for various brands including content strategy, creation, community management, campaign planning, optimization, and performance reporting. Developed and implemented creative content strategies primarily on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Managed influencer collaborations, executed digital campaigns, and produced trend-driven projects tailored to each brand using tools like Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Meta Business Suite, Ads Manager, and TikTok Business platforms.
Personalized Internet Ads Assessor at TELUS International
June 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Reviewed personalized advertisements for relevance and quality, providing feedback and analysis on ads found in search engine results. Ensured grammatical, stylistic, and cultural appropriateness of language used in Turkish advertisements. Contributed to enhancing the quality of online ads in Turkish. Conducted market research and competitor analysis, assisted with social media content creation and management, generated leads through research and outreach, drafted email campaigns and marketing materials, supported sales team with presentations and administrative tasks, attended industry events and conferences.
Sales & Marketing Intern at 7DaysChic
August 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Supported sales and marketing operations during the internship period.
Digital Marketing Specialist - Social Media Team Leader at Masqot AI Content Platform
June 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Created and shared engaging, value-driven content to enhance company visibility on social media. Developed visually appealing and compelling Instagram content with strong copywriting. Implemented content strategies that tell the brand’s story to drive engagement and conversions. Supported marketing campaigns by assisting in planning and executing initiatives to drive awareness and growth.
Digital Marketing Specialist at Digital Cake
November 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Supported the marketing team and brand manager; managed social media accounts; created content; planned and executed campaigns to raise brand awareness and drive growth.
Digital Marketing Specialist - Social Media Team Leader at Mascot AI Content Platform
August 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Content platform content management; creating and sharing engaging content; leading the social media team; developing and implementing content strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
Sales & Marketing Intern
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Supported sales and marketing activities, participating in campaigns and events to drive awareness and lead generation.

Education

Bachelor Degree at Beykent University, Faculty of Law
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2022
English Language Education at Gateway Language School, St. Julians, Malta
April 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
English Language Education Clubclass Language School at St. Julians, Malta
December 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
at Rome Business School, International Brand Management and Communication - Master Degree
October 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Bachelor's degree in Law at Beykent University
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2022
English Language Education at Gateway Language School
December 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
English Language Education at Clubclass Language School
April 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Master's degree in International Brand Management at Rome Business School
August 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026

Qualifications

Copywriting for Social Media – LinkedIn
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing – Google
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Promote Your Business From Your Facebook Page – Meta
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Writing a Marketing Plan – LinkedIn
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Human Resources Applied Business Intelligence and Data Analytics – Istanbul Technical University
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Master Degree in International Brand Management
August 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Law
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Education, Other