İlkim Şahin

HR Professional & Digital Marketing Specialist

With a strong background in psychology and human resources, and a growing passion for digital marketing, I am dedicated to supporting office operations and contributing to a productive work environment.

Digital Marketing Social Media Management Consumer Behavior Content Creation Localization Community Outreach Collaborative Work Empathetic Communication Multidisciplinary Collaboration Crisis Intervention Professional Development Cultural Competency

Languages: English (Professional), Turkish (Native)

Looking for a Dynamic HR Professional & Digital Marketing Specialist

With expertise in both human resources and digital marketing, I bring a unique blend of people-focused strategies and data-driven solutions.

Key Achievements

3.7/4.0 GPA

Graduated with High Honors

Multilingual

Fluent in English and Turkish

4+ Certifications

Including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Professional Experience

Online Psychologist

Self-Employed | Toronto, ON | Sept 2022 - Present

Provide online Turkish psychodynamic therapy and solution-focused brief therapy to clients, addressing various mental health concerns such as anxiety.

Operations Coordinator

Bergedent Dental Clinic Vadistanbul | Istanbul, Turkey | Oct 2022 - March 2023

  • Managed logistics for international patients, including accommodation, transportation, and scheduling
  • Coordinated communication between clinic staff and patients
  • Provided high-level administrative support and managed patient records
  • Ensured compliance with clinic policies and procedures

Social Media Management

Nuya Orchid Company | Istanbul, Turkey | Sept 2020 - July 2022

  • Managed digital marketing strategies for preserved orchid products
  • Created engaging content and managed social media campaigns
  • Utilized psychology expertise to analyze consumer behavior
  • Collaborated with designers on marketing materials

Psychology Intern

Professor Dr. Arif Verimli's Clinic | Istanbul, Turkey | June 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Conducted initial assessments and participated in treatment planning
  • Engaged in case discussions and client support

Education

Georgian College

Graduate Certificate, Human Resources Management

Toronto, ON | Sept 2023 - Jan 2024

University of Victoria

Intensive English Program

Victoria, BC | 2021 - 2022

Halic University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Istanbul, Turkey | 2016 - 2020

GPA: 3.7/4.00 | 50% Scholarship Student

Certifications

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy - Psychology Academy (Oct 2022)
  • Intensive English ELPI - University of Victoria (July 2022)
  • Denver II Developmental Screening Test - Hacettepe University (Jan 2021)
  • Philosophy for Children - P4C Turkey (July 2019)

Volunteering

GETEM, Bogazici University

Volunteer | Oct 2022 - Present

Read books for visually impaired individuals to facilitate their access to literature and information.

TEGV – Education Volunteers Foundation of Turkiye

Education Volunteer | Oct 2019 - Feb 2020

Organized and led reading, play, drama, and peace workshops for children from low socioeconomic backgrounds.