Elİf Toklucu
Translator and Interpreter
İstanbul
Summary
Background includes working in translation environments to perform document and verbal translation services. Excellent listening and communication skills with organized and systematic approach. Organizing professional with robust experience in event planning, logistics coordination, and project management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving high-impact results with flexibility to adapt to changing needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Interpreter
Freelance
03.2023 - Current
- I have been working in various environments such as workplaces, schools, business meetings, and enhanced communication between clients and non-English speakers by providing accurate translations in real-time conversations.
Freelance Translator
09.2021 - Current
- I translated various kinds of texts including academic papers, subtitles, literary works, etc.
Intern
Dijital Tercüme
10.2024 - 06.2025
- I focused on the PR aspects of projects. I also improve my skills in translation, communication, teamwork, and time management. I do PR lists to advertise the company's work. I also work in the Sustainable Translation project team. I contribute to social media posts, captions, and strategies.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Part-Time Intern
Boğaziçi University
02.2024 - 06.2024
- I worked at the Division of Culture and Art Activities of Boğaziçi University. I designed social media posts and stories for BineBu, the university’s movie hall, and do paperwork for every student club’s events. I also supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Translation And Interpreting Studies
Boğaziçi University
High School Diploma -
Gaziosmanpaşa Anadolu High School
06-2019
Skills
- Native Turkish speaker
- Fluent in English (C2)
- Proficient in French (B2)
- Conversational Arabic skills (A2)
- Experienced with advanced MS Office skills
Interests
Translation, Sustainability, Debating, Marketing, Human Relations, Personal Relations
TRANSLATIONS
If You Tell (2024) It is an English true-crime novel by Gregg Olsen. I translated it into Turkish. The book has been published by Say Publishing.
Accomplishments
Feyyaz Berker Debate Award (2025)
The Feyyaz Berker Debate Award honors a student every year whose character lives up to the highest ideals of Boğaziçi University and the Debate Society
Timeline
Intern
Dijital Tercüme
10.2024 - 06.2025
Part-Time Intern
Boğaziçi University
02.2024 - 06.2024
Freelance Interpreter
Freelance
03.2023 - Current
Freelance Translator
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Translation And Interpreting Studies
Boğaziçi University
High School Diploma -
Gaziosmanpaşa Anadolu High School