Elif Hiçsönmez

• Advocated for equitable access to educational opportunities by assessing potential accommodations or modifications required for diverse learners within the general education curriculum.
• Supported the transition process for students entering new educational settings, ensuring smooth integration and appropriate accommodations.
• Improved student well-being by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
• Facilitated group counseling sessions, promoting healthy communication skills and peer relationships among participants.
• Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students'' unique learning needs.
• Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
• Served as a liaison between families, school personnel, community agencies, and other professionals involved in the care of students with special needs or disabilities.
• Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.

• Collaborated with media to encourage company and product coverage and promote brand mission and values.
• Coordinated and managed sponsorships and sponsorship activation.
• Designed and implemented strategic business plan objectives.
• Aligned projects and daily activities with company vision, strategies and tactics.
• Developed innovative marketing and PR strategies.
• Collaborated with production team to coordinate advertisements and promotions.
• Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
• Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications.
• Wrote press releases for routine use and crisis management.
• Developed brand media relations strategies that bolstered community awareness and knowledge.
• Led influencer collaboration projects.
• Organized and assisted events for brand campaigns online and on location.
• Led influencer marketing.
• BRANDS: The North Face, Vans, Sunglass Hut, Luxottica, Viacom (MTV &Nickelodeon), The Bodrum Edition, Dream Group, Avon, Victoria Secret, Bath and Body Works

• Prepared social media posts and videos with eye for viral content strategies.
• Wrote and distributed press releases for company and clients.
• Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with media outlets.
• Helped plan and execute private, company and client events.
• Secured media coverage for clients, company and specific campaigns.
• BRANDS: Dockers, Swarovski, Mac Cosmetics, Istanbul Fashion Week, Vitruta, Aveda

İstanbul Fashion Week 2019

• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
• Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

• Performed various sales transactions, checked on invoices, prepared special orders and delivered correct merchandise.
• Researched current fashion trends and competitor activity.
• Assisted PR Manager at fashion photo shoots, handling such tasks as tracking accessories and dressing models.
• Tracked key metrics and developed spreadsheets and data models.
• Coordinated with social media, public relations and other teams to execute product introductions.
• Attended MODA Birmingham and PURE London fashion shows.