Evla Sim Saka
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Motivated and creative UCLA freshman, passionate about combining artistic vision with analytical insight with a strong desire to grow through hands-on experience in labs, internships, and collaborative projects. Known for being dependable, proactive, and positive, with a relentless drive to learn and contribute more. Adept at turning ideas into impactful projects that resonate with diverse audiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Relations Intern
USAC
10.2024 - Current
Working under the Office of International Student Representative to design compelling content for social media, and help organize projects for the international student community at UCLA.
Design/Branding Department Head
X-ZONE Entrepreneurship Center
Istanbul, Turkiye
09.2020 - 06.2024
Organized and hosted innovation summits and conferences with entrepreneurs, e-sport tournaments, and ideathons. Managed and edited the social media accounts, and reached 2K active audience members.
Paid Summer Intern
Number 1- Radio and TV Channel
Istanbul, Turkiye
06.2023 - 08.2023
Worked as an editor for the company's website and app, and I wrote 10 to 15 daily entries about current events. Edited video footage to be broadcast on national TV. Wrote and voiced a new film criticism program broadcasted on local and global TV channels.
Teaching Assistant
Kadir Has University
, Turkiye
06.2022 - 07.2022
Worked as a Teaching Assistant to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Levent Soysal for the Communication course in KHAS Winter School.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology Major & Film, Television & Digital Media Minor
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
06.2028
High School Diploma - International Baccalaureate program, HL Biology, English (A), Film Studies, SL Math AA, Turkish Literature
SEV American College (SAC)
Istanbul, Turkiye06.2024
Skills
- Content creation
- Social media management
- Video editing
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Brand image alignment
- PR strategy development
- Graphic design
Clubs
UCLA Film and Photography Society (FPS), Taking part in filmmaking and photoshoot crews.
UNRAVEL at UCLA, Working in the Marketing department to promote sustainable fashion.
Volunteer Experience
PAYDA SCHOOLS ARE TALKING PROJECT, Malatya, Turkiye, 2021-2022
Online weekly meetings were held with underprivileged high school students in Malatya, a city with a low level of education, to improve their English. 17 global targets such as quality education and gender equality were discussed intensively.
Darulaceze, Istanbul, Turkiye, June 2021 -July 2021
Founded in 1895, Darülaceze is the most rooted senior center in Turkey. Volunteered to look after a particular senior, Mr. Sener. Spent days accompanying him and rebuilding the garden of the senior center by planting various flowers and trees.
Certification
Kadir Has University, Istanbul/Turkiye, Feb 2023
Completed courses on Neuromarketing, Psychology, Communications, Entrepreneurship with a certificate of high achievement.
Ozyegin University, Istanbul/Turkiye, Aug 2021
Attended Social Sciences Summer School Program focusing on Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, and Politics, on campus.
Bogazici University, Istanbul/Turkey, Feb 2021
Took the courses "Making an Impact as a Changemaker" and "Deciphering the Fiction."
Honors And Awards
- Certificate of High Honors, Awarded to students who have achieved 85% or above (9th, 10th, 11th Grade)
- Certificate of High Appreciation, Awarded for social activities and distinguished behavior (9th, 10th, 11th Grade)
- Certificate of Excellence, Awarded for achieving 85% or above in 3 consecutive academic terms (11th Grade)
- Winner Award of Simurg Association XYZ Entrepreneurship Camp, (11th Grade)
- SEV American High School Theory of Knowledge Award and Global Citizenship Award, 2024
Timeline
Public Relations Intern
USAC
10.2024 - Current
Paid Summer Intern
Number 1- Radio and TV Channel
06.2023 - 08.2023
Teaching Assistant
Kadir Has University
06.2022 - 07.2022
Design/Branding Department Head
X-ZONE Entrepreneurship Center
09.2020 - 06.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology Major & Film, Television & Digital Media Minor
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
High School Diploma - International Baccalaureate program, HL Biology, English (A), Film Studies, SL Math AA, Turkish Literature
SEV American College (SAC)
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