About me
Multirole Creative, Writer, and Content Strategist with 5+ years in luxury advertising and media, specializing in storytelling and brand architecture in arts, fashion, and lifestyle. With innovative content direction and editorial expertise, I excel in global audience engagement and cross-cultural projects. Skilled in curating and producing content for digital, print, and social media, I also bring proven experience in leading creative initiatives and conceptualizing artist collaborations as well as content strategy for art exhibitions and cultural events.
Work history
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Creative Copywriter & Sr. Content EditorISTANBUL'74 ARTS & CULTURE PLATFORM
Istanbul, TurkeyFull Time
• Innovate and craft compelling narratives for international marketing campaigns, digital platforms, and social media, significantly impacting the brand presence of high-value clients such as Fasano, Vakko, Converse, and The Ritz-Carlton.
• Lead brand development for high-profile luxury clients, establishing brand architecture, voice, and visual identity within '74STUDIO Creative Agency's dynamic environment.
• Direct and produce engaging and strategic content for ESCAPE Magazine and other bespoke digital and print publications, adeptly aligning editorial vision with overarching brand strategies.
• Actively collaborate with artists, leading the ideation and execution of contemporary art exhibitions, art fairs, and festivals, driving innovative curatorial approaches and content strategies.
• Oversee the production and management of '74PODCAST episodes, focusing on maintaining consistency with brand ethos while maximizing audience engagement and interaction.
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Journalist / WriterThe Guide Istanbul
- Istanbul, TurkeyFull Time
The Guide Istanbul is a prominent urban lifestyle magazine, delivering information about Istanbul's latest happenings and local culture since 1991.
• Wrote cover stories, feature articles, and reported news for The Guide Istanbul and The Guide Bodrum.
• Translated content into Turkish and English.
• Edited articles for grammar, style, and clarity.
• Gathered information and interviewed key individuals at press launches, events, and exhibitions.
• Produced well-researched and insightful articles that offered a unique perspective on the city's culture and history.
Skills
- Journalism
- Creative Advertising
- Editorial Concepts
- Writing
- Editing
- Visual Communication
- Cultural Communications
- Creative Direction
- Digital Strategy
- Marketing
Education
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) İstanbul Kültür University
- Istanbul, Turkey
English Language & Literature
High Honors & 3rd Highest GPA of the Class of 2018. (75% Scholarship, 3.32 GPA)
Activities and societies: Alto at IKU Polyphonic Choir, Member of the Board at IKU Music Club
• Graduated with distinction as the third-highest GPA in the Department of Science & Letters.
• With the IKU Choir, performed in concerts and workshops in Istanbul, New York City, New Haven, and Chicago, collaborating with Yale University, the Chicago School of Music, and Northwestern University.
• Starred in "Staging Henry VIII" and curated the play's soundtrack.