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BİLGEN KURT
Media and Communications Specialist & Humanitarian Professional
Eskişehir
Summary
Experienced professional with key strengths in humanitarian work, journalism, and adult education. Proven accomplishments in protection, emergency response, capacity building, and team management. Motivated, analytical thinker with effective communication skills. Seeking to leverage my expertise in field operations and project management as Field Operations Manager at XSIGHTS Research&Consultancy. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Support to Life (STL)
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Managed protection projects in Batman, Şanlıurfa, and Diyarbakır
- Directed emergency response operations in Adıyaman (2023), Elazığ (2020), and Van’ following significant disasters
- Ensured data accuracy and compliance with ethical standards in project execution
- Coordinated logistics and budget management for field operations
- Developed risk management strategies to ensure uninterrupted project operations
- Maintained effective communication with funders such as ECHO, DKH, UNICEF, UNHCR, GIZ, DRC, and Stichting Vluchteling
Research Assistant
Anadolu University, School of Journalism
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Conducted research and assisted journalism courses
- Managed various academic projects and publications
Public Relations Specialist
Trakya University
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Developed and executed public relations strategies and campaigns
World News Reporter
CNNTurk
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Covered international news events and produced news reports
Documentary Researcher and Screenwriter
TRT
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Documentary researcher and screenwriter
News Reporter
Star TV
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Reported on a variety of news stories for television broadcasts
Education
Master's - undefined
Anadolu University
Bachelor's Degree - Journalism
Anadolu University
Eskişehir01.2002
Skills
- Project Planning and Management
- Team Coordination and Leadership
- Data Quality and Security
- Logistics and Budget Management
- Risk Management and Problem Solving
- Effective Communication and Media Relations
- Proficiency in MS Office and Data Collection Software
- Fluency in Turkish and Intermediate English (B2)
Certification
- Project Management Expertise Certificate Program, April2024, Instructor: Füsun Borluk, Institution: Istanbul Institute
- IFAK Training, UNDSS & Partners, December2021, Diyarbakır
- SSAFE Training, UNDSS & Partners, October2021, Gaziantep
- Lobbying Training Based on Human Rights Monitoring, Etkiniz & Amnesty International, February2022, online
- Project Management Development Training, DRC & ARFADA, September2020, online
- Protection Training by Liam Mahony, DKH & STL, March-April2020, online
- Child Protection Programming, DKH & STL, December2019, İstanbul
Interests
Timeline
Project Manager
Support to Life (STL)
01.2019 - 01.2024
Research Assistant
Anadolu University, School of Journalism
01.2011 - 01.2019
Public Relations Specialist
Trakya University
01.2010 - 01.2011
World News Reporter
CNNTurk
01.2006 - 01.2008
Documentary Researcher and Screenwriter
TRT
01.2005 - 12.2005
News Reporter
Star TV
01.2003 - 01.2005
Master's - undefined
Anadolu University
Bachelor's Degree - Journalism
Anadolu University