Rama Akyer
@ramaakyer
Experienced events and project manager specializing in destination and artist logistics.
TurkeyWhat I'm looking for
I am an events and project manager with extensive experience in destination management, artist hospitality, logistics, and production operations across Türkiye and internationally. I have led project management, programming, and field operations for venues and large-scale events, coordinating contracts, budgeting, travel, marketing, and on-site teams.
My background spans roles at Zorlu PSM, Red Bull Events Türkiye, IKSV and Expo 2016, and includes freelance artist assistance and interpretation work; I bring strong organizational skills, adaptability, and proven ability to deliver complex events under pressure.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
Tekser Turizm
Oct 2022 - Present (3 years)
Manage destination events and operations, overseeing project planning, budgeting, and event logistics to deliver client programs since October 2022.
Programming Specialist
Zorlu Performing Arts Center
Jul 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Booked and advanced international artists and managed contracts, accounting, marketing, logistics, hospitality, and production processes for venue programming (Jul 2021–Oct 2022).
Hospitality Assistant
Expo 2016 Antalya
Apr 2016 - Oct 2021 (5 years 6 months)
Handled international professionals' travel and accommodation and provided guest orientation and support during event operations (Apr 2016–Oct 2021).
Project Coordinator
Red Bull Events Türkiye
Jun 2018 - Jul 2021 (3 years 1 month)
Coordinated artist and staff travel, transfers, and field operations for Red Bull events across Turkey (Jun 2018–Jul 2021), supporting multiple national tours and competitions.
IAHospitality Assistant
Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts
Mar 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 9 months)
Managed international professionals' travel, accommodation, orientation, and supervised artist assistants and volunteers across major festivals (Mar 2018–Dec 2020).
Backstage Manager
Salon IKSV
Nov 2017 - Feb 2018 (3 months)
Set up backstage areas and managed artist and guest needs including catering, purchasing, and on-site sales for venue events (Nov 2017–Feb 2018).
Simultaneous Interpreter
CDS Study Abroad
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 11 months)
Provided simultaneous English-Turkish interpretation between school representatives and prospective students and parents (2014–2016).
Subtitle Translator
Freelance
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 11 months)
Translated English-Turkish subtitles for streaming and broadcast platforms including Netflix and Digiturk (2012–2016).
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
International TEFL and TESOL Training
TEFL Certificate, Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2017 - 2018
Completed a Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in December 2017–January 2018.
BUBeykent University
Bachelor of Arts, Cinema and Television Studies
2012 - 2017
Completed Cinema and Television Studies (English) at Beykent University between 2012 and 2017.
TUTallinn University
Exchange - BA Audio Visual Media, Audio Visual Media
2013 - 2014
One-year Erasmus exchange in BA Audio Visual Media at Tallinn University during 2013–2014.
DMDe La Salle University - Manila
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies
2008 - 2011
Earned AB International Studies with a major in European Studies from De La Salle University Manila, 2008–2011.
Availability
Location
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