Organized and managed complex calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for CEO
Maintained confidential records and files related to executive operations such as but not limited to financial info, court cases, and tenant information
Financial bookkeeping with Microsoft Excel for CEO's 5 companies.
Coordinated with Biltmore Construction on a regular basis to ensure efficient functioning of day-to-day operations (calendar management, handling company credit card, etc)
Copywriting, copy editing, and using Canva & Adobe to create visual images for marketing
Answered phone calls and emails
Various personal assistant duties which included but were not limited to: scheduling doctor's appointments for the CEO, carpet-cleaning, purchasing family gifts, handling family credit cards, decorating, walking and picking up after dogs, and fetching coffee
Marketing Strategist
Big Zpoon
San Jose, California
12.2020 - 08.2023
Acquired new business
Communicated with the clients via email and LinkedIn
Social media management
Marketing consultation
Designed marketing visuals through Canva
Event-planning
Social Media Manager/Office Assistant
Demand Boost
San Jose, CA
05.2018 - 09.2020
Managed a social media team
Created new social media accounts, posts, and content strategy
Managed responses on Facebook and Instagram comments
Revised social media content and provided feedback on previously created content
Edited website content, information, newsletters, and blog posts
Facilitated client requests and provided technical support & customer service
Managed Yelp & Google My Business reputation and customer reviews
Created extensive billing reports using Excel
Account Manager
San Jose State University
San Jose, California
01.2017 - 06.2017
Coordinated group that created interpretive park signs for the Coyote Creek Trail in Morgan Hill/San José
Scheduled meetings with the client to discuss their needs
Implemented initial strategy
Scheduled a meeting with the park ranger for his insights
Interviewed consumers from the target demographic
Conducted thorough research online
Developed detailed strategy which included maximizing output while remaining strictly on budget
Supervised and oversaw the architectural designs
Scheduled meetings with the head of industrial design at SJSU to acquire materials
Education
Bachelor of Science - Advertising
San Jose State University
2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Gavilan College
2015
Skills
Hard working
Alcohol enthusiast with basic knowledge and drink-making abilities; interest in mixology
Quick learner
Critical thinker
Creative
Great communication skills
Excellent leadership skills
Notarized in the state of Nevada by Washoe County
Proficient with Adobe Suite, iMovie, Microsoft Office, and most social media channels (Facebook, Google My Business, Twitter, Instagram, etc)
Additional Information
katharineyildirim@gmail.com
(408)464-9382
Interests
Writing Fiction, Playing Piano, Mixology, Singing, Dancing, Film-making, Horseback Riding, Knife-throwing, Hiking, and Swimming