Beryu Yundze Gaston
Reseacrcher
Istanbul
Summary
Dedicated professional with 15 years of writing, editing and proofreading experience. Highly motivated researcher with deep knowledge in research methodology, experience in gathering and evaluating data. Excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Collaborate effectively to understand needs, develop ideas and execute strategic promotional plans. Proficient with creative writing and analysis.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Freelance Writer/Researcher
Freelance
03.2016 - Current
- Successfully gathered data for multiple institutions and individuals through interviews and questionnaires. Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat, and in person to write news stories and to analyse for research purpurses.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Developed engaging articles for online publications, resulting in increased readership and social media shares.
- Adapted writing styles based on different platforms such as social media, blog posts, and print materials.
- Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
- Presented research findings at international conferences, fostering knowledge exchange among peers.
Research Assistant
Africa Application and Research Center, Istanbul Aydin University | Istanbul, Türkiye
10.2015 - 06.2021
- Organized events, workshops, and trainings for departmental staff members and students.
- Proposed the creation of a departmental newsletter that became a model for other departments.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Analyzed complex data sets to uncover critical insights, driving direction of research projects.
Journalist
The Standard Tribune Ltd
05.2009 - 04.2017
- Edited peers' articles for grammar, style consistency, and factual accuracy as needed.
- Transmitted news stories and reports from remote locations to meet deadlines.
- Enhanced work with attractive photography and videography.
- As assistant Marketing manager - Increased government subscription from 17 departments, including ministries, corporations, sub administrative units, to 84 in the city of Yaoundé
- - Expanded sales and distribution centers from 20 to 50 in five regions
Internship
SAHA Ratings SA
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Researched and compiled the Corporate Governance Index 2015 (A yearly publication by the company)
- Researched and gathered documentation on company position in industry.
- Compiled data from multiple sources into comprehensive spreadsheets for analysis.
- Completed data entry tasks accurately while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
Journalist
The Heron Ltd
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Political desk editor/co-publisher
- Attended press conferences, community events, and local meetings to stay informed on latest developments in specific beats or sectors.
- Conducted interviews with sources and subjects to gather accurate information for news stories.
- Edited peers' articles for grammar, style consistency, and factual accuracy as needed.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Political Science and International Relations
Istanbul Aydin University
Master of Science (M.S.) - Political Science and International Relations
Istanbul Aydin University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English Modern Letters
University of Yaounde I
Skills
- Creative Writing
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Strong research skills
- Proofreading
- Creative thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
Certification
Certification - Climate Change Journalism, Africa Adaptation Programme, Yaounde
Publications
- Africa in the Neoliberal Age: Between Development and IMF/World Bank Economic Policies [2016]
- Politics of Security: Democracy, Governance and National Security in Cameroon 2014-2021 [2022]
- Justice, Nation-Building And Democracy: The Anglophone Problem In Cameroon [2023]
Training
- King's College London, Graduate Conference in Politics, Philosophy and Law, Virtual/London-UK, 03/12/2021, 05/12/2021
- Global Solutions Summit 2021, Virtual/Berlin-Germany, 27/05/2021, 28/05/2021
- Summer Seminar - Modern Challenges to Liberty, Virtual - Institute for Humane Studies, George Mason University-USA, 07/07/2020, 12/07/2020
- Summer Seminar - "The Classical Liberal Tradition", Virtual - Institute for Humane Studies, George Mason University-USA, 16/06/2020, 21/06/2020
- Global Solutions Summit 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, Virtual
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS
- 2014/2015 - President of Cameroonian students in Istanbul Aydin University and President of Cameroon Student's Union Turkey.
- President of Nso Student Union - Turkey 2017/2018 (A Cameroonian cultural group)
- Organized eight working groups on research in African affairs in Turkey at Istanbul Aydin University
- Organized a Nso Student Union visit to Syrian kids in Istanbul in 2017 to hand food and other basic needs
- Raised 600$ for victims of the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon and organized the delivery of food items in the locality of Taadu in the Northwest Region of Cameroon.
WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO AND PROFILES
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yundze-gaston-359162169/
Timeline
Freelance Writer/Researcher
Freelance
03.2016 - Current
Research Assistant
Africa Application and Research Center, Istanbul Aydin University | Istanbul, Türkiye
10.2015 - 06.2021
Internship
SAHA Ratings SA
06.2015 - 06.2016
Journalist
The Heron Ltd
08.2012 - 12.2014
Journalist
The Standard Tribune Ltd
05.2009 - 04.2017
Master of Science (M.S.) - Political Science and International Relations
Istanbul Aydin University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English Modern Letters
University of Yaounde I
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Political Science and International Relations
Istanbul Aydin University