As a graduate of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts and a continuing student in Visual Communication Design at Yeditepe University, I am passionate about merging creativity and functionality in both fields. My goal is to combine my expertise in these disciplines to innovate within the culinary world, addressing unique gastronomic challenges and contributing to the creative industries. I am driven to bridge art and gastronomy to create impactful, multidisciplinary solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments and look forward to leveraging my skills to make a meaningful impact in every project I undertake.

Azra Saraç

As a graduate of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts and a continuing student in Visual Communication Design at Yeditepe University, I am passionate about merging creativity and functionality in both fields. My goal is to combine my expertise in these disciplines to innovate within the culinary world, addressing unique gastronomic challenges and contributing to the creative industries. I am driven to bridge art and gastronomy to create impactful, multidisciplinary solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments and look forward to leveraging my skills to make a meaningful impact in every project I undertake.

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As a graduate of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts and a continuing student in Visual Communication Design at Yeditepe University, I am passionate about merging creativity and functionality in both fields. My goal is to combine my expertise in these disciplines to innovate within the culinary world, addressing unique gastronomic challenges and contributing to the creative industries.

I am driven to bridge art and gastronomy to create impactful, multidisciplinary solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments and look forward to leveraging my skills to make a meaningful impact in every project I undertake.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Intern at Ondakka Social Media Agency
June 1, 2023 - Present
Currently working at Ondakka, a creative social media agency, focusing on brand and content development.
Intern at Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus
January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Trained at Etiler, an Italian restaurant, specializing in cold kitchen techniques and refining culinary skills.
Intern at Shangri-La Bosphorus
July 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Worked across three distinct restaurants: SISH, ITO, and Shang Palace, gaining diverse culinary experience and enhancing my knowledge in a new cuisine and fine dining standards.
Intern at El Brite de Laterito
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Interned at a Michelin-starred, sustainability-certified restaurant in Italy, immersing in a new culture and fine dining standards.
Intern at Conrad İstanbul Bosphorus
January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Trained at an Italian restaurant, specializing in cold kitchen techniques and refining culinary skills.
Intern at El Brite de Laterito
July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Interned at a Michelin-starred establishment in Italy, immersing in a new culture and fine dining standards.

Education

Double Major, Bachelor’s Degree at Visual Communication Design
September 1, 2022 - June 24, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree at Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
Double Major, Bachelor’s Degree at Visual Communication Design
September 1, 2022 - June 24, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree at Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

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