Burcu ARIK
Esch-Sur-Alzette,Luxembourg
Summary
A versatile professional with expertise in Google Workspace, SAP Concur, and Success Factor, complemented by a strong foundation in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office. Demonstrates proficiency in administration and finance management, multilingual communication, content writing, and digital marketing. Skilled in calendar management, meeting coordination, and global travel logistics. Adept at linguistic analysis and technical report preparation. Committed to leveraging skills in translation and localisation to enhance stakeholder relations and drive organisational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Administration and Finance Assistant
IBM
Budapest, Hungary
2024.12 - 2025.06
- Provided administrative and organizational support for leadership based in the UK and Ireland
- Processed expense reports on SAP Concur, verifying receipts and invoices and identifying and resolving discrepancies
- Managed complex calendar management, coordinating meetings and travel arrangements
- Worked closely with executives, occasionally keeping minutes for high-stakes meetings
- Handled PII and SPI with strong understanding of financial processes and attention to detail
Outsourced Policy Specialist & Content Analyst for Twitter/X
Cognizant
Budapest, Hungary
2022.05 - 2024.08
- Worked as part of X (formerly known as Twitter) Trust & Safety team focusing on online safety, free expression, and misinformation
- Developed, implemented, and enforced rules regarding content, safety, and legal compliance on the platform
- Assessed, translated and optimized content to ensure it achieves specific business goals for multilingual markets
- Determined the appropriate action for flagged content, including removal, restriction, or escalation to higher authorities
Non-Key Media Analyst, Support to the EU Communication Programme
International Consulting Expertise
Brussels, Belgium
2021.12 - 2022.12
- Supported the EU Communication Program in Turkey by monitoring media coverage and provided senior analysts with the daily data and reports
- Tracked the EU Delegation in Turkey and the EU Ambassador’s presence across Turkish print, broadcast, and digital media
- Translated daily coverage and key interviews into English to ensure the Delegation remained informed on local public discourse
- Cultivated relationships with journalists, bloggers, and media outlets
Finance Content Specialist & Technical Writer
MDA Social
Podgorica, Montenegro
2019.08 - 2021.10
- Developed and executed content strategies for the clients from financial sector, producing high-quality articles, technical papers, and social media campaigns that simplify complex financial topics for diverse audiences
- Fast-checked articles and ensuring the use of proper spelling and grammar
- Involved in interviewing and hiring process, mentored and trained new team members
- Penned scripts for video ads, explainer videos, and other multimedia presentations, created training documents and teaching materials
- Covered major economic events, including Federal Reserve and ECB meetings, to produce insightful financial features
- Monitored key economic indicators and data releases to draft timely, analytical articles on market trends
English News Journalist & Editor
Anadolu Ajansi
Istanbul-Ankara, Turkey
2015.04 - 2019.08
- Covered high-level international summits and diplomatic meetings including G20, EU Delegation, UN in English language
- Conducted exclusive interviews with senior officials and subject-matter experts to extract nuanced insights for an international audience
- Delved into complex stories through thorough research, public records, and data analysis
- Collaborated with international news teams and editors across global bureaus to produce concise, accurate, and high-quality copy under tight deadlines
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Ege University
Izmir, Turkey 2008.09 - 2012.06
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and International Relations
Istanbul University - Distant Learning
Istanbul, Turkey 2023.09 - 2027.06
Pedagogical Formation - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Dokuz Eylul University
Izmir, Turkey 2010.09 - 2011.06
Skills
- Google Workspace (Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, Google Slides, Google Docs)
- SAP Concur & Success Factor
- Basic HTML understanding
- Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator Canva, Figma
- MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote
- Multilingual proficiency
- Content Writing Journalism SEO Digital Marketing
- Calendar and Mail Management Meeting Coordination Procurement and Delivery Global Travel Logistics Stakeholder Relations Expense Management Procurement
- Linguistic analysis: Translation and Localization
- Technical report preparation
Languages
Turkish
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
Hungarian
Upper intermediate
French
Elementary
Project
Grupony E-Commerce Project, Granted as 'Innovative Business Idea' by Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, 2020
Timeline
Administration and Finance Assistant
IBM
2024.12 - 2025.06
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and International Relations
Istanbul University - Distant Learning
2023.09 - 2027.06
Outsourced Policy Specialist & Content Analyst for Twitter/X
Cognizant
2022.05 - 2024.08
Non-Key Media Analyst, Support to the EU Communication Programme
International Consulting Expertise
2021.12 - 2022.12
Finance Content Specialist & Technical Writer
MDA Social
2019.08 - 2021.10
English News Journalist & Editor
Anadolu Ajansi
2015.04 - 2019.08
Pedagogical Formation - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Dokuz Eylul University
2010.09 - 2011.06
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Ege University
2008.09 - 2012.06