Available to hire
I am Gizem BAYRAKDAR, a multilingual content and education professional with extensive experience across Europe. I specialize in English teaching, content creation, project coordination, and digital marketing, helping teams communicate clearly and reach global audiences.
Over the years I have worked with Booking.com, Erasmus programs, social media campaigns, and international schools, combining language skills with storytelling and project management to deliver engaging educational content and reliable back-office support.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
Hungarian
Beginner
Swedish
Beginner
Work Experience
German Support and Back Office Executive & Coach at Ryanair Covalen
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Provided German language support and back-office operations for operations in Budapest, Hungary.
Content Writer at Socialtalks.com
November 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Part-time content writer producing articles and social content.
English Teacher, Erasmus Project Coordinator, Website Content Writer, Editor & Video Maker at Budapest International School
October 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Taught English to age group 5 & 6; coordinated Erasmus projects; created and edited website content and videos; produced educational media.
English Teacher & Erasmus Project Coordinator & Website Content Writer & Editor & Video Maker at Budapest International School
October 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Taught English to young learners; coordinated Erasmus projects; wrote and edited website content; created video materials.
Digital Content Creator at Kadrajımdan Dünya
August 1, 2021 - PresentDigital content creation for YouTube and Instagram.
Part-time E-mail Marketing & Content Writer at Ilterland Company
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Email marketing campaigns and content writing for the London-based company.
Part time E-mail Marketing & Content Writing at İlterland Company
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021E-mail marketing campaigns and content writing for UK market.
Content Executive at Booking.com
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Maintaining and improving product content; engaging with Booking.com travel communities; producing content per briefs and brand voice.
English Teacher at Doğa College High School & Middle & Primary School
August 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021English teacher at international private school in Istanbul and Izmir.
Finance Specialist & Social Media and Communication Specialist at NYX Telecommunications Limited Company
May 1, 2013 - August 1, 2015Finance and social media/communication specialist; based in Istanbul with Hong Kong origins.
Submission Officer for Swedish Visa Applications at VFS Global (Consulate of Sweden, Istanbul)
August 1, 2012 - April 1, 2013Submission officer for visa applications; cross-office coordination.
Submission Officer for Visa Applications at VFS Global (Consulate of Sweden)
August 1, 2012 - April 1, 2013Handled visa submissions for Sweden.
Submission Officer for Polish Visa Applications at VFS Global (Consulate of Poland, Istanbul)
November 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012Submission officer for visa applications; coordination.
Submission Officer for Visa Applications at VFS Global (Consulate of Poland)
November 1, 2011 - August 1, 2012Handled visa submissions for Poland.
Part Time Editor at Weber Shandwick
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013Created social media strategy; prepared content calendars; wrote and edited press releases, newsletters, pitches, and case studies.
International News Editor & HR Assistant at Anadolu Ajansı
February 1, 2010 - November 30, 2010International news editing and HR support.
International News Editor & HR Assistant at Anadolu Ajansı Genel Müdürlüğü
February 1, 2010 - November 1, 2010International news editor and HR assistant at major Turkish news agency.
Freelance Translator & Project Coordinator at Dragoman Ltd.
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012Freelance translation and project coordination.
Consecutive Interpreter & Communication Executive at International Multidisciplinary Women’s Congress (Dokuz Eylül University)
October 1, 2009 - November 30, 2009Consecutive interpreting in English and German; event communications.
Consecutive Interpreter at International Multidisciplinary Women’s Congress
October 1, 2009 - November 1, 2009Consecutive interpretation English and German; communication executive.
English Teacher at AIESEC Internship (Poland)
May 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009English teacher at a summer camp in Rekowo Village, Poland.
English Teacher (AIESEC Internship) at Rekowo Village
May 1, 2009 - September 1, 2009English teaching internship at summer camp.
Translator (Certificate Jean Monnet Module) at EU/Istanbul
March 1, 2007 - June 30, 2010Translator with the Jean Monnet Module on the Policies and Institutions of an Enlarging European Union.
Translator at EU Jean Monnet Module
March 1, 2007 - June 1, 2010Translator with the Jean Monnet Module certificate on EU policies and institutions.
Education
Master Degree at Istanbul University
November 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016Bachelor of Arts (BA) at 9 Eylul University – İzmir, Turkey
November 1, 2006 - June 1, 2011Master of Arts in English Teaching at Istanbul University
November 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English & German & Turkish Translation and Interpreting Studies at 9 Eylül University
November 1, 2006 - June 1, 2011Qualifications
Jean Monnet Module Certificate on the Policies and Institutions of an Enlarging European Union
March 1, 2007 - June 1, 2010Jean Monnet Module Certificate on the Policies and Institutions of an Enlarging European Union
March 1, 2007 - June 30, 2010Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Telecommunications
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Hire a Writer
We have the best writer experts on Twine. Hire a writer today.