Experience
A brief timeline of where I've worked, the skills I've picked up, and the different hats I've worn along the way.
Work Experience
Media Shield
Tech Specialist (Remote, U.S.-based)
In this role, I wear a lot of hats and handle a wide range of technical tasks to support our software development and improve client operations:
- Product development: helping develop, test, and improve our core software.
- Automation and web design: building websites, designing backend workflows, setting up automated systems, and configuring AI agents.
- Technical support: troubleshooting complex tech issues for clients and creating video tutorials to help them use the software.
- Marketing and media: running Meta ad campaigns, creating graphic designs for social media, and editing video content.
Digital Marketing Specialist (Remote, U.S.-based)
Managed digital marketing tasks and the technical side of online campaigns:
- Web development: helping design and build user-friendly website layouts.
- Campaign setup: using basic coding tools to set up and track digital marketing campaigns.
- Ad campaigns: creating and managing social media advertising strategies.
- Client communication: working remotely with international clients, focusing on clear communication and project timelines.
V Center Hotel
Receptionist
Upon graduating from university, I took a quick five-month role at a local four-star hotel. With my wedding right around the corner, my main goal was simply to work hard, save up money for the big day, and put my multilingual skills to immediate practical use.
- Guest services: welcoming guests, managing check-ins and check-outs, and handling daily front-desk operations.
- Multilingual support: assisting international guests by utilizing my skills in Arabic, Turkish, and English.
- Problem solving: handling guest requests and resolving front-office issues quickly to ensure a great customer experience.
Çolakoğlu Makina
Engineering Intern
Completed a hands-on manufacturing internship that broadened my engineering perspective beyond the classroom:
- Utilized CAD software to generate technical drawings and designs ready for production.
- Gained direct engineering knowledge in manufacturing areas such as welding and additive manufacturing.
- Applied quality control procedures directly to manufacturing lines to ensure products met strict industry standards.
- Developed crucial soft skills in time management, problem-solving, and team dynamics.
Hekimoğlu Döküm
Engineering Intern
Gained practical experience in metal casting and industrial foundry processes:
- Experienced multiple stages of metal casting operations and learned industrial molding processes.
- Assisted in the design and verification of machine components, contributing directly to the design team.
- Executed detailed quality control and product inspection methods.
- Analyzed casting line efficiencies and provided process improvement recommendations.
- Completed occupational health and safety (OHS) training, strictly adhering to safety protocols in a heavy industrial environment.
Vazelon Tour International
Tour Guide
Because Trabzon is a famous coastal tourism destination in Turkey, I utilized my multiple languages to work as a guide:
- Managed day trips and group tours, guiding international tourists through Trabzon's most famous historic and tourist landmarks.
- Successfully communicated across cultures by utilizing my fluency in Arabic, English, and Turkish.
- Managed full tour schedules and programs while keeping customer satisfaction and communication at the forefront.
Education
Karadeniz Technical University (KTU)
Bachelor of Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Credential evaluation: U.S. degree equivalency verified by World Education Services (WES).
Certifications and Continuous Learning
Alongside my formal education, I enjoy taking online courses and pushing myself to learn new technical skills and languages.
Technical and Professional
- CS50x: Introduction to Computer Science , Harvard University (Verified by edX)
- CS50W: Web Programming with Python and JavaScript , Harvard University (Verified by edX)
- Google Prompting Essentials , Google (Verified by Coursera)
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate (İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği) , Karadeniz Technical University
Languages
- IELTS , English Proficiency (C1)
- telc A2 , German Proficiency (A2)