Social Media Executive Assistant
Resume:
Dr. Büşra Kılıç
Research Professional
Personal details
Dr. Büşra Kılıç
***********@***********.***
Zeynepkamil Mahallesi Tabaklar
Camii Sokak No:6 D:2, Üsküdar
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
Accomplished Research Professional with a Ph.D. in International Political Economy, offering over five years of comprehensive experience in advanced research methodologies, policy analysis, and strategic market insights. Demonstrated expertise in driving research projects from conception through to analytical conclusion, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Proven leadership in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and cross- functional team collaboration. Fluent in Turkish, and English, facilitating global research initiatives and presentations.
Employment
Research Consultant Oct 2023 - Present
Self Employed
Business Development Executive May 2022 - Aug 2023 Brainstork GmbH, Berlin
Engaged in outreach to potential partners via cold email campaigns, covering Europe and the Americas.
Oversaw account management for a diverse range of regions. Crafted social media strategies and developed marketing materials. Demonstrated a nuanced understanding of partners' challenges and requirements, leveraging research expertise.
Streamlined workflow using tools such as Trello, HubSpot CRM, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Lemlist Outreach Tool.
Executive Research Assistant Mar 2021 - May 2022
BAREM Marketing Research and Consultancy, İstanbul Served as Executive Assistant to Associate Professor Pervin Olgun, founder and president of BAREM Research.
Collaborated closely with both qualitative and quantitative project teams on various responsibilities.
Coordinated Requests for Quotations (RfQs), conducted secondary research, and analyzed research findings.
Acted as Project Coordinator for the AI project "Enhancing EmployeeTrack Software by Integrating Machine Learning Algorithms and Simulation Modules," funded by KOSGEB (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization).
Focused research interests on employee engagement, the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) category, and government-backed social projects. Led research in social studies, policy, and consumer behavior. Conducted 30+ key interviews, 20+ focus groups, and surveys with 1000+ respondents for the Sisli district during the local election process Expert researcher in a capacity-building project with the General Directorate of Development Agencies under the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye, SEECO Project Implementation Units, and Development Agencies, enhancing collaboration among local stakeholders and beneficiaries of SEECO.
Involved in a significant project for Sabancı Toplulugu and INGEV, conducting a "Impact Analysis of the Sabancı Republic Mobilization" project which contributes to vital social development initiatives Customer Relationship
Account Management
Organizational Skills
MS Office Programs
HubSpot CRM
Content Creation
Canva
Figma
Qualitative Research Specialist May 2020 - Jan 2021 BAREM Marketing Research and Consultancy, İstanbul Facilitated online focus group discussions (FGDs) and moderated in-depth interviews (IDIs).
Analyzed qualitative data, contributing to research design and report development.
Nurtured client relationships, ensuring effective communication and satisfaction.
Oversaw projects from initial briefs to final stakeholder presentations, delivering strategic roadmaps based on research findings. Political Research Consultant Nov 2020 - Mar 2021
Municipality of Ataşehir, İstanbul
Analyzed citizens' requests and complaints, synthesizing them into comprehensive reports as a political research consultant in the municipality's Public Affairs unit.
Monitored the political agenda closely, delivering briefings to administrative staff.
Research Consultant Oct 2019 - Feb 2020
İNGEV (Human Development Foundation), İstanbul
Organized 20 focus group discussions (FGDs) and conducted 9 in-depth interviews (IDIs) across Turkey for the "Increasing Public Awareness for Syrians in Turkey" project.
Managed participant recruitment, transportation, and reservations for qualitative research components.
Created and implemented an online survey as a quantitative research method.
Analyzed over 200 survey responses, contributing to a situational analysis report on Syrians in Türkiye that encompassed news research, social cohesion projects, and demographic analysis.
Field Researcher May 2019 - Aug 2019
IOM - UN Migration, İstanbul
Served as an enumerator for the IOM's "Displacement Tracking Matrix – Baseline Assessment 2" project, focusing on monitoring Istanbul's refugee and immigrant populations.
Targeted migration patterns, employment sectors, and determined the precise number of refugees in Istanbul.
Engaged with individuals to hear their narratives, acquiring fresh perspectives and analyzing socio-economic conditions across various districts. Contributing Writer Aug 2020 - Present
Aposto!
As a columnist at Aposto!, I have explored a diverse array of topics, placing a special focus on the international affairs of the European Union, and contributing content to Aposto! Spectrum newsletter. Education
Political Science and International Relations -
Bachelor's Degree
Sep 2011 - Jul 2015
İstanbul University
During my Bachelor's degree, 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. International Political Economy - MA Sep 2015 - May 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.
International Political Economy - Ph.D. Sep 2017 - Aug 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.
Foreign Trade - Associate's Degree Sep 2013 - Jul 2016 Anadolu University
Open Education Faculty
Certificates
UX Research Feb 2024
Academy of Arts and Design London & Üretimhane
Exploratory Data Analysis May 2023
Coursera
Multichannel Outreach Master Class Sep 2022
Lemlist
B2B Market Research Aug 2022
LinkedIn Learning
Miro for UX: Brainstorming and Collaboration Jun 2022 LinkedIn Learning
Usability Testing and UX Research Jan 2022
Udemy
Qualitative Data Analysis Using MAXQDA:
Scratch to Advanced
Dec 2022
Udemy
Employee Engagement Nov 2021
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Strategic Human Resources Management Jan 2022
IIENSTITU
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