Senior Manager Corporate Communications

• Feb 2022 - Present

As the Corporate Communications Manager of Hopi, responsible for all the aspects of communication operations. Effectively managing leadership communication as well as serving as top management spokesperson. Oversees the creating process of sustainability strategies and execution of them while also creating and executing corporate social responsibility projects. Effectively manages the coordination of the communication efforts between holding company and group companies to ensure unified messaging. Responsible for developing internal communication strategies while prosecuting employee brand projects as well as creating content and plans throughout communications functions. Adeptly maintains favorable relationship with media, consultancy agency and public relations agency to ensure a seamless workflow. Directs marketing communication, events and sponsorship management as well as developing and executing crisis communications management if need be. Show less

Media Relations and Content Management Expert

• Oct 2015 - Feb 2022

Positioned as Media Relations and Content Management Expert at Turk Telekom that was responsible for media communication, leader communication, corporate social responsibility projects management, content development and crisis communication management. Determined the media communication strategies of the subsidiaries and the company, as well as practicing and producing media plans that are right and appropriate for these strategies. Managed media communication strategies for CEO and executives, prepared media action plans. Developed and generated creative contents while being responsible for award communications. Prepared and practiced crisis communication management plans also directed corporate social responsibility projects. Developed creative projects and pitches for key events such as launching, new products, services, or special days and weeks for the media. Worked with the risk and business continuity team to manage the directorship procedures for risk management, business continuity, and sustainability. Developed and managed projects for internal communications as well as reporting and reviewing the activity of the management board in order to give a monthly report to the CEO. Show less

Corporate Communications Manager

• Jan 2010 - Sep 2015

As the Corporate Communications Manager of Koç Information Group was responsible for digital and conventional media communication,leadership communication,corporate social responsibility management,events and sponsorship management,internal communication,marketing communication,award communication,crisis communication management,content development.Was responsible for preparation of media communications based on annual, periodic, or specific plans and determining methods while managing, practicing, and preparing messages according to strategy and goals.Created newsworthy headlines, prepared contents that are suitable for these headlines.Presented significant events by determining the proper media communication methods.Developed strategies and managed projects for digital media such as social media channels,websites,blog,corporate TV, and digital broadcasting.Prepared all the speech texts and celebration messages for CEO while locating and attending conferences, seminars, and suchlike events.Developed and maintained relations with associations and non-governmental organizations.Updated,practiced, and prepared the Crisis Communication Management Plan as well as determining actions and expanding awareness for stakeholders.Managed, implemented, and developed corporate social responsibility projects for Tanı and ZER, both of which are part of Koç Information Group and Koç Holding and executing media communication operations. Executed Koç Holding CSR projects in Group companies while preparing sustainability reports for KoçSistem and department of Koç Information Group in Koç Community.Maintained relations with non-governmental organizations.In terms of brand and marketing communication,developed concepts for events,product and service launches, application management.Prepared concepts for brand and marketing for events,products, and service launches. Planned all the events,organizations while managing sponsorships also organized and participated in fairs and conferences. Show less

Director of Media Relations

• Nov 2007 - Jan 2010

As the Director of Media Relations at Strateji Tanıtım was responsible for developing relationships with media organizations as well as addressing negative press crisis through crisis communication management. Worked closely with the larger communication team to realize the set leadership communication agenda and execution of content creation. Created strategic corporate social responsibility projects and oversaw their performance while presenting reports on the effectiveness of the projects. Created and oversaw the creation of content for corporate communication with media to ensure the unity of the company’s media relations messages. Provided strategic counsel and guidance to the company to maintain the company’s good reputation and the handling of the sensitive subjects. The clients for which she provided services to include: Akbank Sanat (Akbank Jazz Festival, Akbank Short Movie Festival, Akbank Oda Orchestra, and other cultural activities), British Telecom, Nortel Netaş, Jones Lang LaSelle, Rönesans Shoping Centers Inc. (Optimum Outlet Shopping Center Istanbul, Kozzy Shopping and Culture Center), Estee Lauder Companies Darphin, Beykent University Çağdaş Eğitim Foundation, Commercial Association. Show less

Director of Media Relations

• Jun 2006 - Sep 2007

As the Director of Media Relations at Mozaik Group – Stily’m Communication Consultancy was responsible for content development and overseeing the content creation process to maintain unity throughout the company’s messages. Provided consultancy and advice for developing corporate social responsibility projects while preparing press releases for the promotion of the projects. Tracked the effectiveness of the campaigns as well as preparing and presenting reports on the performance of the projects ran by the media relations team. Created and executed strategic leadership communication plans while arranging interviews and public appearances of the company leaders. Cultivated positive relationships with media as well as managing crisis communication as needed. The clients for which she provided services to include: CNR International Fair Organization – ITF – Istanbul Fair Organization, Freşa, İDDAA, Ciner Publishing Holding – 2006 (Sabah, ATV, Merkez Dergiler, Takvim, Kanal 1), Les Ottomans, Superonline and Kuzu Contruction. Show less

Public Relations and Promotion Responsible

• Jul 2003 - Jun 2006

As the Public Relations and Promotion Responsible at Kromozom Communication Consultancy executed the daily public relations operations while planning and executing publicity campaigns. Formulated strategic public relations plans while managing media relations and requests. Wrote press releases, public relations copies and speeches or edited them to ensure unity of the company’s messages. Planned and supervised fairs, conferences, and events as well as reporting on the effectiveness of aforementioned functions. If occurred, managed public relations crisis and negative press while providing the media with the information and documents as needed. The clients for which she provided services to include: CNR International Fair Organization – ITF – Istanbul Fair Organization, Freşa, İDDAA, Ciner Publishing Holding – 2006 (Sabah, ATV, Merkez Dergiler, Takvim, Kanal 1), Les Ottomans, Superonline and Kuzu Construction. Show less

Media Communications Specialist

• 2002 - 2003

Media Communications Specialist

• Jun 2001 - Jun 2002