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I am a Social Media & Digital Marketing Specialist with 7+ years of experience managing online presence for diverse industries including cosmetics, fashion, food & beverage, real estate, and tourism. I develop KPI-driven strategies, boost brand visibility and engagement, and lead influencer collaborations across multiple platforms to drive measurable results.
I am fluent in Turkish, English, and Norwegian, and I excel at cross-cultural collaboration, data-driven performance reporting, crisis management, and turning insights into actionable growth. I thrive in both agency and brand-side environments and am known for creativity, problem-solving, and analytical thinking that fuels global brand growth.
Experience Level
Language
Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Norwegian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Social Media Specialist at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - November 24, 2025Managed social media accounts for professionals such as career coaches, online sellers, entrepreneurs, and consultants; developed audience personas and growth-focused content calendars; designed visuals and post templates with Canva; planned targeted engagement and ad strategies; delivered monthly performance reports with insights and recommendations.
Sr. Social Media Specialist at One Digital Agency
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020Developed and executed cross-platform social media strategies (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook) aligned with client KPIs; increased Instagram engagement by 35% and boosted TikTok video reach by 50% within 6 months; managed paid campaigns via Meta Business; conducted competitor analysis and trend research; coordinated influencer collaborations; improved brand positioning.
Sr. Social Media Specialist at Digital Partners Agency
February 28, 2019 - February 28, 2019Designed and implemented KPI-based social media campaigns, leading to an average follower growth of 40% across client accounts; SEO-driven content visibility that improved organic reach by 30%; delivered monthly reports with actionable insights; trained interns; managed crisis communication, resolving issues within 24 hours.
Account Executive at Marka Sokak Agency
May 31, 2017 - May 31, 2017Supported marketing projects, ensuring 95% on-time delivery of client campaigns; improved client satisfaction scores by 20% through proactive communication and reporting.
Jr. Account Executive at MyMarkTeam Agency
October 31, 2016 - October 31, 2016Assisted campaign managers, achieving 100% task completion accuracy in reporting and client presentations; contributed to cross-team coordination, reducing delivery time by 15%.
Sr. Social Media Specialist at One Digital Agency
November 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Developed and executed cross-platform social media strategies (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook) aligned with client KPIs. Increased Instagram engagement by 35% and boosted TikTok video reach by 50% within 6 months through trend-driven content. Managed paid campaigns via Meta Business, delivering an average CTR increase of 20%. Conducted competitor analysis and trend research, improving content effectiveness and brand positioning. Coordinated influencer collaborations, resulting in a 25% increase in user-generated content and organic brand mentions.
Sr. Social Media Specialist at Digital Partners Agency
June 1, 2017 - February 28, 2019Designed and implemented KPI-based social media campaigns, leading to an average follower growth of 40% across client accounts. Achieved SEO-driven content visibility that improved organic reach by 30%. Delivered monthly reports with actionable insights, increasing ad ROI by 15%. Trained and mentored 5 interns, two of whom secured agency positions. Managed crisis communication, resolving issues within 24 hours, maintaining client reputation.
Account Executive at Marka Sokak Agency
November 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017Supported marketing projects, ensuring 95% on-time delivery of client campaigns. Improved client satisfaction scores by 20% through proactive communication and reporting.
Education
Master’s Degree in Cinema and Television at Anadolu University – Institute of Social Sciences, Performing and Visual Arts
September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2019Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Design and Management at Anadolu University – Faculty of Communication Sciences
September 1, 2007 - June 30, 2013Pedagogical Formation Certificate Program at Anadolu University
September 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014Master's Degree in Cinema and Television at Anadolu University – Institute of Social Sciences, Performing and Visual Arts
September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2019Bachelor's Degree in Communication Design and Management at Anadolu University – Faculty of Communication Sciences
September 1, 2007 - June 30, 2013Pedagogical Formation Certificate Program at Anadolu University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Qualifications
Foundations of Digital Marketing & E-commerce (Coursera & Google)
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing (Coursera & Google)
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online (Coursera & Google)
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025McKinsey.org Forward Program (McKinsey & Company)
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025Social Media Expertise Training (Webrazzi – İstanbul Bilgi University)
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025Arbeid og Kommunikasjon (NAV Course on Norwegian Working Life)
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025Foundations of Digital Marketing & E-commerce (Coursera & Google)
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing (Coursera & Google)
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online (Coursera & Google)
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025McKinsey.org Forward Program (McKinsey & Company)
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025Social Media Expertise Training (Webrazzi – İstanbul Bilgi University)
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025Arbeid og Kommunikasjon (NAV Course on Norwegian Working Life)
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025Industry Experience
Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction
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