İpek Çayıroğlu
Student
Ankara/Çankaya
Summary
At the Center of Foreign Policy and Peace Research, I had the opportunity to keep a track record of improving data accuracy and research methodology through the use of Excel and JASP. Due to my previous department, translation and interpretation; I had additional experience of being a translator; translating documents and television series from Turkish to English, while adding one more language to my list: French. Full-time volunteer for university clubs' social awareness initiatives. A market researcher working alongside fellow Bilkent grads for the startup company PICKSELL, aiming to create what people imagine through our platform. Competent in analysis, problem-solving, and teamwork, I had the honors to be the new writer for the Bilkent Newspaper, focusing on international relations theories and politics both domestically and globally. In September 2023, I graduated with honors from Başkent Communications Academy's News Anchors & Presenter Training program. I'm still pursuing this goal by concentrating on media and news reporting courses in addition to the newspaper. Currently learning Korean for future work purposes, and completing necessary classes to apply for an International Relations minor for the upcoming semester.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Research Intern
Center of Foreign Policy and Peace Research
08.2024 - Current
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting on creating a database of an analysis of foreign policy of Turkiye since 1991.
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
- Conducted reviews of parliament records to identify relevant foreign policies and developments to support project objectives.
- Optimized research methodologies to improve result accuracy and reliability, including using EXCEL for data analysis.
Politics Writer
Bilkent Gazete (Bilkent Newspaper)
10.2024 - Current
- Writing matters of domestic and global politics for publishing purposes.
- Followed organization policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, considering senior students' feedbacks to ensure consistent tone and style across various platforms.
Market Research
PICKSELL LTD.
01.2024 - Current
- Developed new business opportunities through market research and targeted marketing campaigns for a startup company.
- Conducted comprehensive market research, identifying emerging trends for proactive strategy adjustments.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and opportunities for business growth.
Volunteer
TDP (Social Awareness Projects)
10.2022 - Current
- Member of K1L0 (Kalpler 1 Lösemi 0/Hearts One Leukemia 0) in between October 2022-June 2023
- Member of DEP (Düşler Evi Projesi / Dream House Project) since October 2023
Translator
Art Translation
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Translated television series from Turkish to English.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English & French Translation And Interpretation
Bilkent University
AnkaraBachelor of Science - Political Science And Public Administration
Bilkent University
Ankara01-2027
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Data Collection
Online research
Statistical Analysis
Research Paper Writing
Multitasking and Organization
Analytical Thinking
Qualitative Research
Creating Presentations
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Upper intermediate
B2
Korean
Elementary
A2
Software
Excel
JASP
Certification
News Anchors and Presenter Training, Başkent Communication Academy
Interests
Foreign Policy
Political Journalism
Women’s Rights
Animals’ Rights
Presenting
Volunteer Work
Timeline
Politics Writer
Bilkent Gazete (Bilkent Newspaper)
10.2024 - Current
Research Intern
Center of Foreign Policy and Peace Research
08.2024 - Current
Market Research
PICKSELL LTD.
01.2024 - Current
Translator
Art Translation
09.2023 - 01.2024
News Anchors and Presenter Training, Başkent Communication Academy
09-2023
Volunteer
TDP (Social Awareness Projects)
10.2022 - Current
DELF - B2
06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - English & French Translation And Interpretation
Bilkent University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Public Administration
Bilkent University