I am a communications and content professional with experience in digital content management, search quality improvement, journalism, editing, photography education, and retail management. I hold an MA in Radio, Television and Cinema, with research focused on Instagram, digital storytelling, amateur cycling, and photography sharing. I have taught photography and news gathering, worked as a reporter, photojournalist, assistant editor, content manager, and quality improvement specialist, and have presented my photography in solo and group exhibitions. I am also an accomplished amateur cyclist and runner, with multiple podium finishes in granfondo, trail, road running, and hill climb events.
Experience
Quality Improvement Specialist
Gini TalentSep 2024 – Nov 2025
I worked on quality improvement activities at Gini Talent. The resume does not provide further details about my specific responsibilities or achievements.
Search Engine Content Manager
TELUS InternationalDec 2022 – Dec 2025
I managed search engine content for the TikTok project at TELUS International. The resume does not provide further details about my specific responsibilities or achievements.
Photography Instructor
Private İzmir SEV College (American College)Sep 2012 – Jun 2014
I taught elective photography classes at Private İzmir SEV College (American College), introducing students to photography concepts and practical techniques.
Lecturer
İzmir University of EconomicsSep 2012 – Jun 2014
I taught Basic Photography and News Gathering and Writing in the Radio and Television Programming program at the Vocational School. I provided instruction in photography fundamentals and journalism-related news gathering and writing.
Assistant Store Manager
City Camera HouseOct 2004 – Jun 2007
I supported store management at City Camera House, helping oversee retail operations in a camera and photography equipment environment. The resume does not provide further details about my specific responsibilities or achievements.
Sales Consultant
City Camera HouseSep 2003 – Aug 2004
I worked as a sales consultant at City Camera House, assisting customers in a camera and photography retail environment. The resume does not provide further details about my specific responsibilities or achievements.
Waitress
Ross’s Coffee ShopMay 2003 – Sep 2003
I worked as a waitress at Ross’s Coffee Shop. The resume does not provide further details about my specific responsibilities or achievements.
Assistant Editor
Engin Publishing House – Foreign Language InstitutionsMar 2002 – Mar 2003
I worked as an assistant editor for Engin Publishing House’s foreign language institutions publications. The resume does not provide further details about my specific editorial responsibilities or achievements.
Reporter / Photojournalist
Various local newspapers in the Kocaeli regionOct 2001 – Feb 2002
I worked as a reporter and photojournalist for various local newspapers in the Kocaeli region. I combined news reporting with photographic documentation.
Student Assistant
Student newspaper, Faculty of Communication, Eastern Mediterranean UniversityOct 1999 – May 2001
I worked as a student assistant for the student newspaper at the Faculty of Communication, Eastern Mediterranean University. The resume does not provide further details about my specific responsibilities or achievements.
Education
Master’s Degree in Radio, Television and Cinema, Radio, Television and Cinema
2019 – 2019
Thesis: “Instagram as a Popular Culture Product and Digital Storytelling: A Study of Amateur Cycling and Photo Sharing in İzmir.”
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism (English-medium), Journalism
1996 – 2001
Skills
Languages
- English
- Full professional proficiency