I'm Deniz, an NBA credentialed marketer with a B.A. in Economics and Communications from Furman University in the U.S. Alongside 5 years of NBA and EuroLeague accredited digital media experience, I've completed Fortune 500 internships to enrich my portfolio in social media management via Meta Business Suite/Hootsuite, email marketing, graphic design, SEO, and copywriting. I enjoy crafting compelling content, strategizing social media growth, and supporting impactful marketing campaigns. With experience spanning corporate communications and sports media, I thrive on creating engaging digital experiences and expanding audience reach. I'm excited about continuing to grow and contribute creatively to organizations that value effective communication and digital storytelling.

Deniz Sariaslan

I'm Deniz, an NBA credentialed marketer with a B.A. in Economics and Communications from Furman University in the U.S. Alongside 5 years of NBA and EuroLeague accredited digital media experience, I've completed Fortune 500 internships to enrich my portfolio in social media management via Meta Business Suite/Hootsuite, email marketing, graphic design, SEO, and copywriting. I enjoy crafting compelling content, strategizing social media growth, and supporting impactful marketing campaigns. With experience spanning corporate communications and sports media, I thrive on creating engaging digital experiences and expanding audience reach. I'm excited about continuing to grow and contribute creatively to organizations that value effective communication and digital storytelling.

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I’m Deniz, an NBA credentialed marketer with a B.A. in Economics and Communications from Furman University in the U.S. Alongside 5 years of NBA and EuroLeague accredited digital media experience, I’ve completed Fortune 500 internships to enrich my portfolio in social media management via Meta Business Suite/Hootsuite, email marketing, graphic design, SEO, and copywriting.

I enjoy crafting compelling content, strategizing social media growth, and supporting impactful marketing campaigns. With experience spanning corporate communications and sports media, I thrive on creating engaging digital experiences and expanding audience reach.

I’m excited about continuing to grow and contribute creatively to organizations that value effective communication and digital storytelling.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Marketing and Communications Intern at The Riley Institute at Furman
June 1, 2024 - June 24, 2024
● Executed email campaigns using segmentation and A/B testing. ● Drafted news releases on WordPress CMS. ● Graphic design and copywriting. ● Managed social media; developed marketing collateral.
Corporate Communications and Marketing Intern at AbbVie
May 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
● Analyzed cross-channel social media metrics via benchmarking and UTM tracking. ● Drafted newsletters to communicate the $63-billion acquisition of Allergan Aesthetics and $1-million Turkey aid fund.
NBA-Credentialed Editorial Director at NBA; NFcomtr
April 1, 2019 - May 31, 2023
● Produced real-time NBA and EuroLeague content in the US, Serbia, and Turkey. ● Administered day-to-day NBA coverage for 230K followers. ● Helped monthly reach surpass 1M. ● Managed digital partnerships. ● Optimized SEO.
Loyalty Marketing Intern at Koc Group
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Social Media Manager at S Sport Plus
February 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
● Strategized social media calendar and paid advertisements. ● Grew Instagram followers by 55K and Twitter by 25K.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Furman University
August 16, 2021 - May 9, 2025
Duke Scholar. International Student Rep @Student Government

Qualifications

Communications Award for Excellence in Public Speaking & Debate
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
PepsiCo Sports Marketing Graduate
June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Financial Services, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization