Aycan Cal

Translated and edited academic and professional texts between Turkish and English, including thesis abstracts, manuscripts, book chapters and formal documents. Ensured clarity, terminology accuracy, academic tone and readability while managing client communication, deadlines and remote project delivery independently.

Managed international client operations for a UK-based healthcare company, coordinating CRM records, client communication, travel logistics, appointments and follow-ups. Used Zoho CRM to track leads, cases and operational issues, prepared reports for management, supported process improvements, and trained new team members on workflows and communication standards.

Taught English to young adult and adult learners at different proficiency levels. Planned and delivered lessons focused on speaking, grammar, vocabulary and practical communication. Adapted teaching methods to learner needs, provided feedback, and supported students’ confidence and language development in classroom settings.

Collected and annotated image and video datasets for a Japan-based AI company. Marked facial and visual data points in dedicated annotation software, followed detailed labelling guidelines, reviewed media for analysis, and supported AI model training by preparing structured, labelled visual data with accuracy and consistency.

Grade: 3.4

Activities and societies: Photography Club; short film direction and production.

Completed a BA in English Language and Literature with a 3.40/4.00 GPA. Developed strong skills in academic writing, literary and cultural analysis, translation, research, critical thinking, and communication. Also completed creative coursework involving short film direction and visual storytelling.