Sanem Dayi

Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Fluent in Turkish and Altay-Turkic rooted languages.

Turkish Student Association Club President 05/2022 to 08/2022

Penn In Hand Literature Magazine Club President 09/2020 to 05/2021

Penn In Hand Literature Magazine Editor-in-Chief 09/2020 to 05/2021

Deans List Fall 2019 to Spring 2021, Fall 2023

Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success 2022 - Present

Member of Honors Society 11/2023 - Present

Ray Dotterer Scholarship Award recipient Spring 2022

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY TURKISH STUDENT ASSOCIATION

State College, PA, Vice President, 05/2022, 08/2022

• Provided valuable leadership for program team members and third-party consultants.
• Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status and project direction.
• Directed strategic planning efforts that enabled the organization to achieve its short-term goals while positioning itself for long-term success.
• Provided leadership in developing corporate vision, mission, values, and culture.

PENN IN HAND LITERATURE MAGAZINE

Media, PA, Editor-in-Chief and President, 09/2020, 05/2021

• Managed development, editing, and publishing of editorial content created for articles, blogs, audio interviews, and video features.
• Implemented modern electronic delivery platforms while continuing hard copies in response to reader demand and constantly tracked publishing trends and customer preferences.
• Developed and executed the overall publication budget, monitored expenses against income, allocated specific spending, and prepared long-range financial plans.
• Managed multiple writing and editing assignments in a dynamic environment within stated timelines.
• Provided editing, fact-checking, and proofreading for various articles.
• Edited and proofread social media and blog posts.
• Partnered with leaders and remote teams to uncover compelling and strategically useful stories.
• Led and managed a team of research assistants in vetting new submissions.
• Created new, engaging, and more accessible ways to present content and information for a diverse global audience.
• Worked closely with graphic, photo, and video teams to plan and produce compelling content.
• Hired, managed, guided, and inspired a 5-person editorial and administrative team and directed practices and policies for working effectively with vendors and content contributors.

VOLUNTEER TUTOR

Media, PA, Tutor, 01/2020, 05/2022

• Coached tutees in study skills, note-taking, organization, and time management.
• Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
• Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests.
• Worked closely with students to help develop essay writing skills.

Penn State Donor Relations, 11/01/2023

• Attended as a Renaissance Scholar. The event was meaningful in helping to demonstrate the impact of this program and the outstanding students that it supports.

Bank of America Career Services Center, 02/20/2023

• Attended the dinner and networking event to gain experience in networking skills, meeting with employers, and learning more about business etiquette.

Hyatt Place State College, 04/07/2022 - 04/09/2022

• Attended to learn about the unique theses and studies on Ancient Philosophy to expand my research interest topics for graduate school applications.