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Mina Unal

@minaunal

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I am an experienced researcher and program manager in sustainability and content.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek research or program roles that combine sustainability, data-informed analysis, and public-facing communications in collaborative, impact-driven teams.

I am a researcher and program manager with interdisciplinary training in literature, philosophy, and cultural studies, currently pursuing graduate study in Berlin. I combine academic rigor with practical project delivery and public-facing communication.

In my most recent role I led a research project mapping regenerative transition and sustainability across the EU, designed and implemented a relational SQL database to structure the dataset, and produced targeted outreach materials that increased stakeholder visibility and engagement.

I have coordinated international events, managed learning platforms such as Moodle, created SEO-optimized content, and led campus sustainability initiatives. I bring technical skills in SQL, HTML, WordPress and CRM platforms, plus a collaborative, impact-driven approach that supports research, program delivery, and community engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Student Assistant

Auryn GbR

Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year)

Conducted an EU-wide research project mapping actors, initiatives, and policies for regenerative transition and designed a relational SQL database to structure and analyze collected data; produced outreach materials that increased stakeholder engagement.

SQL Relational Databases Data Analysis Stakeholder Engagement EU Policy Mapping Reporting

Program Management Student Assistant

ESMT Berlin

Mar 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Coordinated high-profile events including Global Network Week 2024 with international participants, produced internal communications and newsletter content, and managed Moodle and faculty support to ensure smooth course delivery.

Program Coordination Event Management Moodle Internal Communications Content Creation

Content Creator

Dugun.com

Jun 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Created SEO-optimized content that increased web traffic and user engagement and analyzed performance metrics to refine editorial strategy.

SEO Content Writing WordPress Web Analytics Yoast Performance Analysis

Program Coordinator

Arkhe Project & Innovate

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Designed and delivered educational programs in philosophy and literature, managed outreach, and coordinated summer schools for university students.

Curriculum Development Outreach Event Coordination Community Engagement

Translator & Editor

Polen Ecology

Jan 2017 - Jan 2021 (4 years)

Translated and edited news and articles between English and Turkish to support environmental awareness communications and outreach.

Translation Editing Proofreading

Vice President, Environment Club

Bogazici University Environment Club

Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)

Organized GreenFest 2018 and coordinated workshops, lectures, awareness groups, and campus-wide sustainability, food and water rights campaigns.

Campaign Management Event Planning Sustainability Advocacy Student Leadership

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Freie Universität Berlin

Master of Arts, American Literature and Culture

2022 -

Pursuing an M.A. in American Literature and Culture at Freie Universität Berlin since 2022.

Boğaziçi University

Bachelor of Arts, Western Languages & Literatures

2016 - 2022

Activities and societies: Member and Vice President of the Environment Club; organized GreenFest 2018 and coordinated workshops, lectures, awareness campaigns, and campus sustainability initiatives.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Western Languages & Literatures at Boğaziçi University from 2016 to 2022.