Dr. Büşra Kılıç

Research Professional

Personal details

Dr. Büşra Kılıç

ad1f0a@r.postjobfree.com

053*-***-**-**

Zeynepkamil Mahallesi Tabaklar

Camii Sokak No:6 D:2, Üsküdar

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May 19, 1993

linkedin.com/in/busrakılıc

Languages

Turkish

English

Italian

Skills

Marketing Research

Research Methods

Qualitative Research

Quantitative Research

Social Research

MAXQDA Qualitative

Analysis Program

About

After earning a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from the Faculty of Economics at Istanbul University, I pursued further studies at Marmara University, where I completed both my Master's and Ph.D. degrees. In addition to my academic achievements, I possess valuable professional experience in social research, marketing research, and account management. Employment

Business Development Executive 05/2022 - 08/2023

Brainstork GmbH, Berlin

Brainstork is an online market research platform specializing in qualitative interviews. In my remote role, I delivered customer support, engaged in outreach to potential partners through cold email campaigns, and oversaw account management for regions spanning Europe and the Americas. Alongside these responsibilities, I crafted social media strategies and marketing materials. Leveraging my expertise as a research professional, I demonstrated a nuanced understanding of our partners' challenges and requirements. To streamline my workflow, I employed an array of tools, including Trello, HubSpot CRM, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and the Lemlist Outreach Tool.

Executive Research Assistant 03/2021 - 05/2022

BAREM Marketing Research and Consultancy, İstanbul I worked as the Executive Assistant to Associate Professor Pervin Olgun, who is the founder and president of BAREM Research. Collaborating closely with both qualitative and quantitative project teams, I undertook diverse responsibilities, including coordinating Requests for Quotations (RfQs), conducting secondary research, and analyzing research findings. I also took on the role of Project Coordinator for BAREM's artificial intelligence project, titled "Enhancing EmployeeTrack Software by Integrating Machine Learning Algorithms and Simulation Modules," which received funding from KOSGEB (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization). My research interests encompass employee engagement, the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) category, and government-backed social projects.

Qualitative Research Specialist 05/2020 - 01/2021

BAREM Marketing Research and Consultancy, İstanbul As a qualitative researcher, my responsibilities included facilitating online focus group discussions (FGDs) and conducting in-depth interviews (IDIs). Additionally, I played a key role in analyzing qualitative data, nurturing client relationships, and contributing to research design and report development. I successfully oversaw project processes from initial briefs to the delivery of final stakeholder presentations, ensuring the provision of strategic roadmaps aligned with research findings.

Political Consultant 11/2020 - 03/2021

Municipality of Ataşehir, İstanbul

In my role as a political consultant within the municipality's Public Affairs unit, I took on the exclusive responsibility of analyzing citizens' requests and complaints and synthesizing them into comprehensive reports. Additionally, I closely monitored the political agenda and delivered briefings to administrative staff. Customer Relationship

Account Management

Organizational Skills

MS Office Programs

HubSpot CRM

Content Creation

Canva

Figma

Research Consultant 10/2019 - 02/2020

İNGEV (Human Development Foundation), İstanbul

As a consultant for the "Increasing Public Awareness for Syrians in Turkey" project, I organized twenty FGDs and conducted nine IDIs in different cities across Turkey. I managed participant recruitment, transportation, and reservations for the qualitative part of the project and created an online survey as a quantitative method. I analyzed over two hundred survey results and contributed to writing a situational analysis report on Syrians in Turkey, which included researching news, social cohesion projects, and the demographic status of Syrians. Field Researcher 05/2019 - 08/2019

IOM - UN Migration, İstanbul

and

I served as an enumerator for the "Displacement Tracking Matrix – Baseline Assessment 2" project conducted by IOM. This initiative focuses on monitoring the refugee and immigrant population in Istanbul, specifically targeting migration patterns, and employment sectors, and determining the precise number of refugees in the city. Through this engagement, I acquired fresh perspectives by engaging with individuals, hearing their narratives, and analyzing socio-economic conditions across different districts.

Contributing Writer 08/2020 - Present

Aposto!

Aposto! stands out as a major player in the realm of new media, hosting a diverse array of newsletters with a substantial subscriber base exceeding a hundred thousand. In my role as a columnist for Aposto!, I've covered a wide range of subjects, with a particular emphasis on the international affairs of the European Union in both the Aposto! Spectrum and Daily newsletters. Education

International Political Economy - Ph.D. 09/2017 - 08/2023 Marmara University

I obtained my Ph.D. degree with my thesis titled "The EU as a Liberal Power: A Critical Analysis of European Neighbourhood Policy." I utilized the MAXQDA Analytics Pro software to conduct a qualitative study based on official documents released by the European Commission.

International Political Economy - MA 09/2015 - 05/2017 Marmara University

I completed my Master's Thesis on the development of G20 middle-power countries using a mixed-method approach that included qualitative and quantitative data collection.

Political Science and International Relations -

Bachelor's Degree

09/2011 - 07/2015

İstanbul University

During my Bachelor's program, I held various positions on the board of the Political Science Research Center, including chief editor of the student magazine and organizer of activities such as urban trips, career days, and reading clubs. Foreign Trade - Associate's Degree 09/2013 - 07/2016 Anadolu University

Open Education Faculty

Certificates

Exploratory Data Analysis 05/2023

Coursera

ChatGPT for Beginners: Using AI For Market

Research

05/2023

Coursera

Content Creation: Strategy and Tools 01/2023

LinkedIn Learning

Multichannel Outreach Master Class 09/2022

Lemlist

B2B Market Research 08/2022

LinkedIn Learning

Miro for UX: Brainstorming and Collaboration 06/2022 LinkedIn Learning

Usability Testing and UX Research 01/2022

Udemy

Qualitative Data Analysis Using MAXQDA:

Scratch to Advanced

12/2022

Udemy

Employee Engagement 11/2021

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Strategic Human Resources Management 01/2022

IIENSTITU

References

Prof. Dr. Ramazan Gözen

Marmara University

+90-535-***-**-**, ad1f0a@r.postjobfree.com

Esra Deniz Hira

UNHCR, Ankara

+90-506-***-**-**, ad1f0a@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Serpil Açıkalın

Diyalog 360 International Consultancy

+90-554-***-**-**, ad1f0a@r.postjobfree.com

Arda Türker

PureMind Advising Services

+90-555-***-**-**, ad1f0a@r.postjobfree.com

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