Damla Kılıçkaplan

• Performed in contemporary dance, hip-hop, and physical theatre productions nationally and internationally (White Room 1–2, Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu Exhibition at CerModern, Trash, WC, Solo Contemporary Dance Festival Trailer).
• Assisted choreographers in rehearsals, staging, and training, ensuring artistic vision and performance quality.
• Represented the company in cultural festivals and art events, fostering cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Assistant Director’s Coordinator & Dancer – Film on the Stage Musical Galip Emre Dance Company / Independent Production (Sep 2023 – Mar 2024)

• Performed as a professional dancer in the musical, delivering high-energy stage performances in collaboration with the creative team.
• Assisted the director in planning and executing rehearsal schedules in alignment with professional dancers’ availability.
• Coordinated rehearsal locations, arranged contracts and payments for performers, and maintained detailed production timelines.
• Supported creative and logistical processes to ensure smooth production flow and alignment with artistic direction.

• Provided HR consultancy with a focus on culture-driven recruitment strategies for startups and tech companies.
• Built client-specific onboarding programs, DE&I-focused recruitment pipelines, and recognition initiatives to strengthen organizational culture.
• Represented the brand at recruitment and startup networking events, promoting inclusive hiring and employer branding.

• Led internal culture-building programs, organizing social events, team gatherings, and initiatives to strengthen workplace communication and engagement.
• Managed external cultural networking by representing the company at major industry events (Search’n Stuff 2024, Brandweek 2024, Invest-Up Ankara).
• Designed and hosted monthly “AI Meetup Ankara” series to enhance the company’s visibility and build a strong local tech community.
• Implemented employee performance metrics through monthly surveys and feedback sessions, tracking and reporting KPIs for cultural and engagement activities.

• Managed full-cycle recruitment for 200+ project-based hires, ensuring alignment with company culture and team dynamics.
• Organized internal engagement programs such as happy hours, incentive schemes, recognition calendars, and career development plans.
• Curated external cultural events, including themed monthly parties, year-end celebrations, and cross-community gatherings to establish a new party culture in Ankara.
• Developed guest lists, coordinated diverse music genres, promoted events, and expanded the company’s external network.
• Managed KPI tracking for both internal and external activities, ensuring measurable impact on culture and engagement.