Gökçe Balci

Available to hire

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Exhibition Attendant (Werkstudent) at Lighthouse Berlin
March 1, 2025 - Present
Welcoming and assisting visitors in an interactive multimedia exhibition setting; Managing ticket sales and access control; Ensuring a smooth visitor experience through professional customer service and technical support.
Exhibition Supervisor at Martin Gropius Bau Museum
March 1, 2024 - Present
Assisted visitors and answered questions about the exhibition; Monitored exhibits and ensured compliance with security guidelines; Supported the organization and execution of events within the exhibition; Coordinated with the team to ensure smooth exhibition operations; Managed ticket scanning or distribution of informational Exhibitor Guides.
Exhibitor Guide at IKSV, Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts
November 30, 2022 - September 14, 2025
August–November 2022: Effectively communicated exhibition concepts in both Turkish and English; Trained for 5 weeks from other professionals; Demonstrated cultural sensitivity, adapting communication to diverse audiences; Collaborated with fellow guides, curators, and organizers for a seamless visitor experience.
Student Assistant, Study Scholarship at Isik University, Istanbul
February 29, 2020 - September 14, 2025
Provided study support as a scholarship recipient; Assisted in academic activities and research related tasks.
Gallery Assistant, Internship at Pi Artworks Gallery, Istanbul
January 31, 2020 - September 14, 2025
Worked at Contemporary Istanbul 2019 as Exhibitor; Helped install and uninstall artwork; Organized and created databases for artists and website; Updated and maintained artists’ biographies and reviews; Greeted people and gave tours as a guide.
Gallery Assistant, Internship at Türker Art Gallery, Istanbul
June 30, 2018 - September 14, 2025
Gave public and private tours of the gallery to guests, including college students and out-of-town visitors; Helped install and uninstall artwork used in exhibits; Maintained gallery contact database and email lists.
Exhibition Design & Production Support at Sculpted Sonorities | Errant Sound, Berlin
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided exhibition design and production support for project installation.
Exhibition Design & Production Support at Fading into Eigengrau | KINDL, Berlin
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provided exhibition design and production support for the KINDL project.

Education

BA in North American Studies at Freie Universität Berlin
January 1, 2024 - September 14, 2025
Guest Student at Academy of Fine Arts, Leipzig
January 1, 2024 - September 14, 2025
Bachelor's Degree at ISIK UNIVERSITY, Istanbul
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021
Summer Course at NUAVO ACADEMIA DI BELLE ARTI, Milan
January 1, 2015 - September 14, 2025

Qualifications

Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization