Gulin Sonmez
Brighton
Summary
As an international relations graduate with a Master's in Business Administration at Sussex University. I possess extensive knowledge in areas such as the policymaking process, international law, and international organizations. My high analytical ability, coupled with new insights gained from my Master's in accounting and finance, drives my ambition and dedication. I am eager to leverage my skills and knowledge to secure a new position in the commercial sector.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Corporate Communication Intern
TANAP Company
Ankara
2022.05 - 2024.06
- Worked on the regulation of operations to orientate new employees at TANAP, ensuring a smooth transition into the company's culture and workflow.
- Created a member list by preparing appropriate activities tailored to each age group, and facilitating competitions to foster integration among TANAP colleagues.
- Prepared news and conducted internet searches for the term "TANAP" on behalf of the TANAP company, enhancing the company's online presence and awareness.
Assigned to the Sales Department
Leonidas
Brighton
2023.10 - 2024.05
- To assist with sales and marketing in the store, responsible for handling sales and managing the cash register.
Foreign Policy Institute Intern
Foreign Policy Institute
Ankara
2023.03 - 2023.04
- I expanded my knowledge by taking courses from experts in the field of international relations theories and foreign affairs.
- I gained insights into how the institute operates and its functions, as well as about Turkey-Europe relations.
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (EU RELATIONS MANAGEMENT) INTERN
TANAP COMPANY
Ankara
2022.07 - 2022.08
- Evaluated the relationships between TANAP and the European Union, including the financial support provided by the EU in 2013 and the conditions attached to this support as overseen by my director.
- Noted that the TANAP project received backing from numerous transnational companies, including BP and SOCAR, highlighting its significance and broad support base.
- Managed communications within the external relations department with stakeholders in Turkey, Azerbaijan, and the European Union, facilitating international collaboration and support for the TANAP project.
Contracts Intern
TANAP COMPANY
Ankara
2022.06 - 2022.07
- Gained comprehensive knowledge about the legal procedures involved in forming agreements, specifically focusing on the detailed processes outlined for TANAP's post-contract award contract administration activities. These activities encompass both services and works as administered by TANAP, ensuring compliance and effective management.
Tutor
Bilkent University
Ankara
2022.01 - 2022.05
- Tutored the CS125 course, emphasizing programming basics and Python in environments like IDLE, IPython, and Jupyter notebooks.
- Explained Python's objects, built-in methods, and data structures such as tuples, lists, and dictionaries.
- Guided students in data analysis using open-source tools for importing, exploring, analyzing, and visualizing data in Python.
Education
Economics and Administrative Sciences - International Relations
2018.01 - 2023.01
Master of Business Administration - International Management
2023.09 -
Skills
- Possesses a fundamental understanding of statistics, enabling the analysis of data trends and patterns
- Acquired knowledge in accounting, grasping the principles of financial record-keeping and reporting
- Gained insights into macroeconomics and microeconomics, understanding the dynamics of economies on both large and small scales
- Proficient in using Excel, Python, and Word, enhancing data analysis, programming, and document creation skills
- Attained advanced knowledge in international law, focusing on the regulations that govern global interactions and agreements
- Developed an understanding of political economy, exploring the intersection of economics and politics and their impact on society
- Acquired expertise in marketing, learning strategies for promoting and selling products or services effectively in various markets
- Digital marketing
- Media management
- Marketing strategy
- Business development
- Communication skills
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Elementary
Turkish
Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Assigned to the Sales Department - Leonidas
2023.10 - 2024.05
University of Sussex - Master of Business Administration, International Management
2023.09 -
Foreign Policy Institute Intern - Foreign Policy Institute
2023.03 - 2023.04
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (EU RELATIONS MANAGEMENT) INTERN - TANAP COMPANY
2022.07 - 2022.08
Contracts Intern - TANAP COMPANY
2022.06 - 2022.07
Corporate Communication Intern - TANAP Company
2022.05 - 2024.06
Tutor - Bilkent University
2022.01 - 2022.05
BILKENT UNIVERSITY - Economics and Administrative Sciences, International Relations
2018.01 - 2023.01