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Leyla Omar Sharif

Leyla Omar Sharif

Media Content Creator
Istanbul

Summary


I am a passionate and fast-learning content writer with a degree in Radio, Television, and Cinema. I specialize in creating engaging written materials, including articles, news reports, social media content, and especially scripts for visual media.

With a fluent Arabic, English, Turkish, and Somali, and intermediate Spanish.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Business Developer

Marhaba Investment Company
Istanbul, Istanbul

Employer: Abdulrahman Cadawe

  • Created reports and presentations detailing business development activities.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients for improved customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
  • Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.

Marketing Manager

Diiriye Company
  • Employer: Ahmed Diiriye
  • Boosted sales through effective marketing strategies and attractive booth presentations.
  • Enhanced brand awareness by managing and executing strategic marketing campaigns.
  • Managed marketing efforts, communicated programs to staff and trained on marketing promotions.
  • Developed and implemented marketing and business plans.

Resturant Manager

Fast&Fresh, Speed Chicken and Happy Burger
  • Owner: Leyla Omar (Me)
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.

Reporter

SWDC Organization
  • Employer: Halima Adan

Interviewer

Erzurum Gastesi
  • Employer: Omar Ergedik

Content Writer

  • Improved content quality by conducting thorough research and incorporating industry trends.
  • Edited and proofread content to confirm proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
  • Utilized feedback from clients and colleagues to improve content quality.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Advertising Manager

Adland Company
  • Directed creative process for traditional and online ads.
  • Optimized media mix by continuously testing different channels, formats, and messaging based on performance insights.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for efficient project completion and timely delivery of ad campaigns.
  • Worked closely with clients to design effective promotions to meet customer needs and exceed sales goals.

Freelancer

02.2024 - Current

English Teacher

Power Language School
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Employer: Ensar Ağırman
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.

Receptionist

Safari Hotel & Resort
12.2019 - 06.2021
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.

Education

High School Diploma -

Turkish Maarif School
Mogadishu
01.2016 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Radio Television and Cinema Department

Ataturk University
Erzurum, 25
01.2021 - 01.2025

Skills

Marketing

Public speaking

Project management

Research

Problem-solving abilities

Effective communication

Decision-making

Professionalism

Time management abilities

Social media content writing

Social media marketing

Script writing

Interests

Scriptting

Film Editing

Watching Documentaries

Content Creation

Storytelling

Grafic Design

Timeline

Freelancer

02.2024 - Current

English Teacher

Power Language School
12.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Radio Television and Cinema Department

Ataturk University
01.2021 - 01.2025

Receptionist

Safari Hotel & Resort
12.2019 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Turkish Maarif School
01.2016 - 01.2020

Business Developer

Marhaba Investment Company

Marketing Manager

Diiriye Company

Resturant Manager

Fast&Fresh, Speed Chicken and Happy Burger

Reporter

SWDC Organization

Interviewer

Erzurum Gastesi

Content Writer

Advertising Manager

Adland Company
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