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Bekir Arslan
Project & Event Coordinator
Istanbul
Summary
Experienced coordinator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in project management, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility with changing needs and reliability in delivering outcomes. Prepared to make significant impact in dynamic environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Project Archivist
DigiCenter ETH
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Implemented an efficient organizational system to simplify retrieval of records and reduce wear on materials.
- Digitized historical records, books, streamlining research processes for users of the archive.
- Maintained a clean working environment by adhering to strict guidelines concerning food, drink, and personal belongings in proximity to archival materials.
Event Coordinator
Hrant Dink Foundation
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted bilingual (English/Turkish) research on hate and discriminatory discourse in media; authored analytical reports that informed project strategy and publications.
- Organized and delivered events (panels, workshops, and public discussions), managing guest outreach, themes, technical support, and logistics.
- Coordinated schedules and budgets, securing cost savings through vendor negotiations while ensuring high-quality execution.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes, maintaining professionalism and implementing effective solutions.
- Performed post-event evaluations, identifying improvements that enhanced audience engagement and future planning.
Export Salesperson
SIEL ENERJI
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
- Increased profits through providing excellent customer service, following established guidelines, and auditing sales reports.
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
Education
Master's Degree -
University of Zurich
Zurich, CHBachelor - Turkish Language Literature
Bogazici University
Istanbul, TUR06.2022
Skills
- Skilled in event planning and project coordination, including Agile/Scrum methods
- Proficient in digitization tools (Tocosa, book2net) and metadata standards for archives
- Experienced in editing, proofreading, and preparing professional documents
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite user (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Certification
IELTS Academic Overall score: 7.0 (C1)
References
Regina Wanger, Manager at DigiCenter ETH, regina.wanger@library.ethz.ch
Yasemin Korkmaz, EU Projects Coordinator at TEMA, korkmazyasemin34@gmail.com
Affiliations
- Cinema mechanic and team member at DOCUMENTARIST, Istanbul Documentary Days
- Member of film crew at Nada Productions in Zurich
- Member of Cekmekoy Volunteers Association
Interests
Independent Cinema
Learning languages
Hiking
Timeline
Project Archivist
DigiCenter ETH
07.2024 - 08.2025
Event Coordinator
Hrant Dink Foundation
03.2023 - 08.2023
Export Salesperson
SIEL ENERJI
08.2022 - 02.2023
Master's Degree -
University of Zurich
Bachelor - Turkish Language Literature
Bogazici University