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Bekir Arslan

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, CH

Bachelor - Turkish Language Literature

Bogazici University
Istanbul, TUR
06.2022

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

Bicycle/Cycling

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
Bekir ArslanProject & Event Coordinator