Mehtap Altunok Swider
Washington,DC
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Actress
Mia Yapim
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock and fear.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
Actress
TRT- Government Channel
Istanbul, Turkey
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock and fear.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
Brand Representative and Actress
Carrefoursa
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2008 - 02.2012
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Acted in commercials of one of the biggest supermarket chain in Turkey under the contracts over three years.
Actress
Medyapim
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2008 - 05.2009
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock and fear.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
Actress
Kanal D Production
Istanbul, Turkey
08.2007 - 01.2008
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
- Mentored new and aspiring actors by sharing tips and tricks related to networking, auditions and landing parts.
- Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock and fear.
Actress
TMC Media
Istanbul, Turkey
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock and fear.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Participated in rehearsals to adequately prepare for performances.
Program Asistant
Ifc - International Finance
Washington, D.C.
06.2003 - 09.2004
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Sorted, opened and routed incoming correspondence and deliveries to help senior leaders respond quickly to business and customer requirements.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Weather Reporter
NTV News Channel
Istanbul, Turkey
08.1998 - 12.2000
- Responded 24/7 to emergencies and breaking news stories with strong sense of urgency.
- Delivered live reports from site of event and from mobile broadcast unit.
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
Swift and EFT Operator and Help Desk
Takasbank
Istanbul, Turkey
01.1996 - 05.1998
- Engaged in user support interactions via telephone, chat and email platforms.
- Responded to user operational issues with desktop computers, laptops and mobile electronic devices to enable problem resolution.
- Attended weekly team meetings to enhance product and service knowledge and gain insight into beneficial issue resolution strategies.
Acting in Commercials
Banks, Automotiv Companies, Retailers Etc
Istanbul, Turkey
06.1993 - 12.1995
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures.
- Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
Operating Money Transfer EFT
TYT Bank
Istanbul, Turkey
11.1990 - 05.1993
- Getting training at the Central Bank in Ankara about Money Transfer System and operating and conducting the transfers for the Treasury Department.
Bank Teller
Turk Ekonomi Bankasi
Istanbul, Turkey
08.1989 - 09.1990
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
Education
Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria, VAActing
Stella Adler Acting Conservatory
New York, NYCHigh School Diploma -
Kabatas Commercial High School
IstanbulSkills
Handling documentation,
Prepare participants lists and Organize meetings,
Organize and support logistics for the deliveries,
Registration and coordination for special events and organize catering services
Coordinate translation documentation
Timeline
Actress
Mia Yapim
09.2020 - 12.2020
Actress
TRT- Government Channel
08.2015 - 06.2016
Brand Representative and Actress
Carrefoursa
09.2008 - 02.2012
Actress
Medyapim
01.2008 - 05.2009
Actress
Kanal D Production
08.2007 - 01.2008
Actress
TMC Media
08.2005 - 06.2007
Program Asistant
Ifc - International Finance
06.2003 - 09.2004
Weather Reporter
NTV News Channel
08.1998 - 12.2000
Swift and EFT Operator and Help Desk
Takasbank
01.1996 - 05.1998
Acting in Commercials
Banks, Automotiv Companies, Retailers Etc
06.1993 - 12.1995
Operating Money Transfer EFT
TYT Bank
11.1990 - 05.1993
Bank Teller
Turk Ekonomi Bankasi
08.1989 - 09.1990
Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
Acting
Stella Adler Acting Conservatory
High School Diploma -
Kabatas Commercial High School