Work Experiences

UX/UI Designer
May 2026 – Present
ODİ

• Contribute to the redesign of the existing website by evaluating user feedback and usability test findings to inform design decisions.
• Define information architecture, page structure, and key user journeys through sitemaps, user flows, and task flows.
• Develop the foundations of the project’s design system and create wireframes for the redesigned experience.

Freelance Visual & Web Designer
March 2026 – May 2026
Catalog and Website Project - Melissa Cosmetic

• Managed the end-to-end catalog design process, including product photography, photo editing, copywriting, English translation, layout, and page design.
• Following completion of the catalog, developed the website’s information architecture and user flows to define page hierarchy and content structure.
• Built the website in WordPress using Elementor, creating the homepage and product pages; used custom HTML and CSS when needed to refine layouts and visual details.

Flight Documentation Specialist
August 2019 – July 2024
Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc., Ankara, Turkey

• Created and updated flight documentation in accordance with technical standards and version control processes.
• Evaluated document usability and identified opportunities to improve clarity and accessibility.
• Collaborated with engineers and pilots to validate content accuracy and applied visual communication principles to structure complex technical information.

Brand, Label & Packaging Designer
August 2018 – August 2019
Melissa Cosmetic and Cleaning Products Ind. Trade. Co. Ltd., Ankara, Turkey

• Designed logos, product labels, and packaging aligned with brand identity.
• Developed consistent visual communication and packaging solutions across different product groups.

User Experience Design Internship
June 2017 – July 2018
UTRLAB ARGE User Research & Design Consultancy LLC, Ankara, Turkey

• Conducted user interviews and created personas to support user-centered design decisions.
• Developed user flows and supported usability testing activities to identify opportunities for improving product usability.

Volunteer Experiences

• Volunteer Trainer and Organizer, Bold Union Running Team (2021 – 2024)
• Board Member, TAI Triathlon Team (2019 – 2024) – Organized social events for the team.
• Taekwondo Instructor/Trainer, METU Taekwondo Team (2015 – 2022)
• Board Member, METU Taekwondo Team (2013 – 2018) – Managed training equipment and resources.
• Volunteer, TEMA – Turkish Foundation for Combating Soil Erosion, Reforestation, and the Protection of Natural Habitats (2016 – 2017)
• Member and Soloist, Datça Music Lovers Association (2010 – 2012)
• Host for International Students, Comenius Project (2010 – 2011)
• Organizer, Environmental Clean-Up Events in Datça and Ankara
• Volunteer Animal Shelter Supporter, TADOK – Society for the Protection of Wildlife

Core Competencies

• User-centered design with a focus on clear information structures and intuitive digital experiences.
• Experienced in cross-functional collaboration with engineers, pilots, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Strong ability to structure complex information and translate technical or product content into accessible experiences.
• Detail-oriented approach to design consistency, documentation, and version control.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills across multidisciplinary and deadline-driven projects.

Design & Technical Skills

• UX/UI Design
  • Figma, Adobe XD
  • Information Architecture, Sitemaps, User Flows, Task Flows
  • Wireframing, Prototyping
  • User Research, Usability Testing
• Graphic & Editorial Design
  • Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, CorelDRAW
  • Catalog Design, Editorial Layout, Photo Editing
  • Visual Identity, Branding, Packaging Design
• Web Technologies
  • WordPress, Elementor, HTML, CSS, Basic JavaScript
  • Responsive Design Principles
• Technical Documentation
  • Adobe InDesign, Adobe FrameMaker
  • Technical Content Structuring, Document Design
  • Version Control, Document Structuring