Semih Yolalan
Ankara/Yıldızevler,Türkiye
Summary
Human Resources (HR) Communication and Employer Branding professional with expertise in internal communication strategies, employer branding, and digital HR. Skilled in enhancing employee engagement through data-driven strategies and creative content development. Passionate about leveraging strategic communication to build strong organizational cultures and increase workforce satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Human Resources Communication Intern
The Representation of ICMPD in Türkiye
Ankara, Türkiye
09.2024 - Current
- Supported the development and implementation of internal communication strategies to enhance employee engagement and employer branding.
- Contributed to recruitment processes, including candidate sourcing, interviews, and the evaluation of expert resumes.
- Prepared HR reports, meeting minutes, and recruitment documents in both English and Turkish.
- Assisted in survey design, data collection, and analysis using SurveyMonkey, improving project evaluation metrics.
- Organized training and development sessions to enhance employee growth and engagement.
- Developed brand visibility and communication strategies for ICMPD project events.
Business Development Intern
B2B Growth Hub
Southampton, United Kingdom
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed CRM systems to optimize recruitment workflows and talent acquisition processes.
- Organized career fairs and networking events to build professional connections and attract top talent.
- Assisted in recruitment processes for weekly networking and job fair events, posted job advertisements, and contributed to support staff hiring.
Clinical Psychology Intern
Human Resources Development Foundation (HRDF)
Türkiye
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted in employee well-being initiatives, offering trauma-focused support to improve workplace resilience.
- Participated in group therapy programs aimed at strengthening workplace mental health policies.
Education
Master of Arts - Advertising
Bournemouth University
Poole01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bilkent University
Türkiye /2016 - /2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Adam Mickiewicz University
Poland07.2020
Food and Beverage
Work And Travel Program (USA)
Florida 08/2018 - 10/2018
Skills
- Adobe Programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects)
- Talent Management Systems (CRM, ATS)
- Employee Engagement Tools (Google Analytics, Hootsuite)
- Microsoft Office Suite & Adobe Creative Suite
- Survey & Data Analysis (SPSS, SurveyMonkey)
- Event Planning Platforms
Certification
- Human Resources Specialization Training - Hacettepe University - 2025
- Semrush Seo Training - 2023
- Institute of Practitioners in Advertising - 2023
- Google Analytics Udemy Course - 2023
- Digital Marketing Training - 2021
- Clinical Interview Techniques - 2019
Volunteer Work
The Research Centre on Asylum and Migration (IGAM) - Türkiye
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Designed and implemented integration programs for refugee youth in the workforce.
- Contributed to the selection process of a refugee sports team and a choir team as the project initiative.
Projects
Not Alone Europe – An Erasmus+ Project - 2019 (Sweden)
- Participated in an EU-funded training on communication strategies for vulnerable groups.
- Gained expertise in multicultural workplace dynamics and inclusive service delivery.
Timeline
Human Resources Communication Intern
The Representation of ICMPD in Türkiye
09.2024 - Current
Business Development Intern
B2B Growth Hub
08.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Psychology Intern
Human Resources Development Foundation (HRDF)
06.2019 - 09.2019
Master of Arts - Advertising
Bournemouth University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bilkent University
/2016 - /2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Adam Mickiewicz University
Food and Beverage
Work And Travel Program (USA)
08/2018 - 10/2018