Kübra KAYA

I am a soon-to-be graduate in Political Science and International Relations, with practical experience in international programs through internships, volunteering, and Erasmus+ Study Mobility. Fluent in English and currently learning German (A1 level), I have developed strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills while collaborating with diverse stakeholders in projects such as Erasmus+ Training, PBA, and ESC. Proficient in CRM, Slack, Canva, CapCut, and MS Office, I actively contribute as a volunteer at the European Integration Association (EIG) and as a content creator for the Divan Association, where I manage social media posts, write newsletter articles, and conduct content analysis. With expertise in Human Resources and Project Management, I successfully coordinated the KA154 Erasmus+ Youth Project "Civitas 2.0" in partnership with my university. These experiences have equipped me with the skills to excel in multi cultural environments. I am committed to 
advancing my professional portfolio and pursuing a career in international program management and intercultural collaboration within diverse, multicultural settings. 

Community Manager Intern – Piense I HR Community Platform October, 2025 – Still ongoing
• Remote| Istanbul, Turkey
• Ensuring team communication and coordination through Circle and Slack platforms. To support the execution of corporate processes and to contribute to project and team management.
• Preparing informative articles and developing content in the field of human resources; to actively contribute to research and development activities aimed at increasing process efficiency.
Human Resources Intern – MegaBiz R&D Industry December, 2025 – February, 2026
• Full-time| From the office| Istanbul, Turkey
• Provided support to human resources operations in a multinational organization operating in Hong Kong, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Turkey; took an active role in candidate research, 
resume screening, interview planning and candidate follow-up processes. Meeting planning and coordination processes were supported by communicating with managers and general managers 
in international teams.
• Contribution was made to recruitment and termination processes; responsibility was taken for the preparation and management of employee personal files, follow-up of embezzlement forms, 
arrangement of overtime and leave records, PDKS processes and HR documentation studies.
• Internal communication and coordination between international teams were ensured, contributing to the organization of organizational workflows and increasing process efficiency. 
Communication and coordination were ensured with the career centers, meeting organization, scheduling and process follow-up were carried out.
Research and Content Intern – EuroPolitika Magazine June – September 2025 
• Remote| Istanbul, Turkey
• Contributed to academic and political discourse by writing analyzes and qualified commentaries in the fields of foreign policy, security and European studies focused on the European 
Union.
Department Assistant – Istanbul Commerce University
January – February 2025
• Full-time| From the office| Istanbul, Turkey
• Assisted Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayfer Genç Yılmaz, Head of the Department of Political Science and International Relations (100% Turkish), on academic and administrative issues.
• Contributed to the academic literature review, analysis of sources and preparation of course/presentation materials.
Global Nobel Intern – Nobel Navigators

September, 2024 – January 2025
• Remote| Washington, USA 
• Supported the execution of youth-oriented international education programs within Nobel Learning PBC.
• Contributed to digital content development, intercultural project coordination and program processes.
• Took part in the planning and facilitation of online events and administrative planning processes with teams from different countries on a global scale.
Policy Research Intern – ODAP (Middle East, Eurasia and Asia-Pacific Research Center)
September, 2024 – January 2025 
• Remote| Istanbul, Turkey
• Contributed to the follow-up and analysis of current political and geopolitical developments in the Middle East, Eurasia and Asia-Pacific regions.
• Supported the preparation of daily/weekly news bulletins and reports and the interpretation of the content.
• Used MS Office and digital research tools in data collection, classification and basic analysis processes.
R&D Program Trainee – Institute Social

September, 2024 – January 2025 
• Full-time| From the office| Istanbul
• Within the Social Research Unit, contributed to data collection, literature review and preliminary analysis processes within the framework of scientific research methods.
• Supported ongoing research projects and reporting on current social/political developments.
• Within the scope of qualitative research, I contributed to the production of content for public policy bulletins by undertaking transcription, summarization and interpretation duties.
• Active participation was ensured in academic events and seminars organized by the Institute.
Fairs Unit Intern – Istanbul Chamber of Commerce
August 1 – August 28, 2024
• Full-time| From the office| Istanbul, Turkey
• Support was provided for domestic and international fair organization processes; I gained experience in classifying participant information, booth management and ensuring order.
• Contributed to the stand layout and logistics coordination processes.
• Developed event planning, time management and organizational skills.
National Internship Program Intern – Provincial Registry Office, T.C. Yozgat Governorship
July 1 – July 28, 2024 
• Full-time| From the office| Yozgat, Turkey
• At the Provincial Registry Office, had the opportunity to observe internal audit and administrative workflows for the sake of public order and processing, including the follow-up of official 
paperwork and processes, petition writing and submission to the relevant authority, and payroll arrangement.
Finance and Banking Intern – QNB Finansbank 
February – March 2024 
• Remote | Istanbul, Turkey
• Gained basic knowledge about banking transactions and financial services. I learned about interdepartmental communication, management processes and customer service functions, and 
the process of financial workflows.
Economic and Social Research Intern – Istanbul Chamber of Commerce
July 31 – August 25, 2023 
• Remote | Istanbul, Turkey
• Prepared information notes by collecting, analyzing and reporting data in economic and social research processes.
• Contributed to the documentation and presentation of research findings using MS Office and digital tools.
Archive Intern – United Group 
April 17 – June 24, 2023 
• Full-time| From the office| Istanbul, Turkey
• Managed document filing, tagging, sorting, and tracking processes to maintain organized archive records.
• Ensured critical information flow by providing support to corporate information management and documentation processes.

TRAININGS & CERTIFICATES
Project Management Fundamentals Training | BTK Academy (Online) January 27, 2025
Artificial Intelligence in International Relations | BTK Academy (Online) January 11, 2025
Erasmus+ Youth Participation Project| "Youth Empowerment for Digital Citizenship"| BosphorusYouth Team| Online August 25, 2025
• Received participant-oriented training on media literacy, critical thinking, the impact of social media and healthy digital habits.

Erasmus+ Partnership Building Activity (PBA) – "Partner Up" | Impress Association | Samobor, Croatia 14–20 July 2025
• Participated in the Erasmus+ PBA programme, which focuses on building international partnerships and developing high-quality youth projects.
• Gained hands-on experience in project cycle management, needs assessment, goal setting, stakeholder analysis, risk assessment, and impact measurement processes.• I worked effectively 
in intercultural teams to create project proposals aligned with KA1 and KA2 formats.• I learned about dissemination strategies, sustainability planning, and assessment tools.• Designing 
youth mobility and collaboration projects by exploring Erasmus+ funding opportunities, I developed the skills of application and follow-up.
"No Drama, Just Teamwork!"| Erasmus+ Training Course for Youth Workers| Impress Association| Samobor, Croatia July 6-14, 2025
• Participated in an intensive Erasmus+ KA1 mobility training focused on team building, group dynamics, and conflict resolution in youth work.• I gained practical knowledge and tools on 
inclusive facilitation, managing group processes, and building trust and resilience in teams.
Security and Intelligence Education – 21st Century Turkey Institute| Online 21- 22 September 2024
• Participated in an intensive two-day program covering strategic intelligence frameworks, national security structures (MI6, CIA, Mossad, etc.) and future intelligence trends.
European Union Simulation | Delegate (Green Party) - Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and EU Delegation to Turkey 14-17 May 2024 
• As part of the EU plenary session, gained hands-on experience in policy-making and multilateral diplomacy for EU development based on simulated legislative negotiations.
Digital Diplomacy and Inclusive Peacebuilding Youthpass Certificate - Divan Association | Online 
February 21, 2024
• Conducted training and practical studies on digital diplomacy tools and inclusive peacebuilding methods.• I gained practical experience in intercultural communication, online cooperation 
and youth participation processes. 
Education Internship, 15th Semester| Foreign Policy Institute| Remote September – October 2023
• Completed the training program focusing on European Union institutions, policy mechanisms and decision-making processes. I had the opportunity to analyze the EU's foreign and security 
policy in the context of global governance and regional stability.
Internship – Diplomacy Training Summer School | Ankara Policy Center| Ankara 
July – August 2023
• Participated in the diplomacy training program given by current and retired ambassadors.• I gained practical knowledge about diplomatic protocol, foreign policy formulation, and 
multilateral negotiation techniques.• I had the opportunity to analyze events related to crisis management, global governance, and regional security issues from a historical perspective.
Young Turkey Diplomacy Forum - Divan Association| Istanbul 
August 18-21, 2024
• Participated in panels and discussions on global governance, diplomacy and foreign policy.
Legal Education Internship| HumanPorts| Online January 15 – February 15, 2024 
• Received basic training in the fields of labor law, health law, contract law and IT law.• Contributed legal perspectives and applied knowledge to project planning processes.
Campaign & Advocacy Training| TUIC Online
July 2023
• Received training on advocacy planning, political messaging, and stakeholder engagement strategies related to international relations.
Project-Based Human Resources Training| The 100sClub| Online 
11 May –June 2023
• Received project-based HR training tailored to organizational contexts, including recruitment and CV screening and editing, workflows.
CaseCampus Entrepreneurship Program| Akbank & Endeavor Turkey| Online

November 6-8, 2024
• Participated in interdisciplinary workshops on entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving.
Digital Marketing Training| TOBB| Online
August 2022
Digital Literacy Education| Habitat Association| Online 

August 2022
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT & VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES
Volunteer, Policy & Law Department – Association for European Integration (EIG) August 2025– Still ongoing
•Remote| Istanbul, Turkey
•To make legal examinations and regulations in the process of creating Erasmus projects, to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation.
•Contributing to the preparation and evaluation of policy and legal documents.
•Providing project coordination and documentation support using Google Workspace (Sheets, Gmail) and MS Office.
JCI Kadıköy – JCI Campus Program| Social Responsibility Department, Team Member July 2025 – Still ongoing
•Hybrid| Istanbul, Turkey
• Contribute to the processes of taking an active role in social benefit projects and supporting the organization of projects, and cooperation with NGOs and municipalities.
• Achieve social responsibility goals by supporting the planning and execution of donation and awareness campaigns, and by collaborating and effective communication within the team.
Project Author & Activity Planner – Civitas 2.0: Active Citizenship and Combating Disinformation (KA154 Erasmus+ Youth Project) November 2025 – Still Ongoing
• In partnership with Istanbul Commerce University. Carried out the design, writing and planning of the activities of the KA154 Erasmus+ project on my own. By creating project goals, 
activities, and calendars, ensured a harmonious project flow with multicultural partners.
• Prepared implementation and dissemination plans by performing project cycle management, risk assessment and stakeholder analysis.
European Solidarity Corps Volunteer (ESC)| Volunteer June 30 – October 30, 2025
• Full Time|Daruvar, Croatia
• I took part in a four-month international volunteering project where I provided support to individuals from different age groups and took an active role in training and educational processes. 
• By leading a team, I had the opportunity to manage group dynamics and develop my effective presentation skills. I have contributed to the goals of youth empowerment, social impact, and 
increased cultural exchange.
European Parliament Simulation | Observer – THINKACT Final Event June 11, 2025 
• Bogazici University|Istanbul, Turkey
• Participated in a full-day simulation of EU-Turkey relations and visa liberalisation negotiations under the Chatham House Rules. I had the opportunity to listen to open session discussions 
on NATO-EU dynamics and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. I learned about EU legislative processes and multilateral diplomacy.
Youth Center Volunteer - T.C. Ministry of Youth and Sports Fatih Youth Center 2024 – Still ongoing
Additional academic writing, reports, and analyses are available upon request, including: 
• Disinformation in the European Parliament Elections: The Role of Russia and Other Actors Analysis of Disinformation Campaigns in the 2019 and 2024 European Parliament Elections
• Migration Policies in Germany and the Rise of the AfD
• Gagauz Turks in the Context of the Turkish Diaspora: Identity, Diaspora and Geopolitical Perspective
• Post-Soviet Russian Foreign Policy and the Case of the South Caucasus
• Copenhagen Criteria and the Future of Turkey-European Union Relations
• The Cyprus Problem in EU-Turkey Relations
• Digital Activism and 21st Century Century Women's Rights (#MeToo case study)
COMPETENCIES & INTERESTS
Foreign Language
• German (A1) – IBB German Language Course 
(Ongoing)
• English (B2) – Istanbul Commerce University 
Preparatory School
•Russian Alphabet Reading – Beginner Level
•Ottoman Turkish (Arabic, Persian mixed 
alphabet) 
Technical Skills
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 
Outlook), Canva
• Slack, CRM (beginner)
• Creating SEO-friendly content
Research and Policy Analysis
• International Relations analysis, policy report 
preparation, academic writing and data analysis
• Diplomatic communication and content 
development
Administrative and Communication Skills 
• Preparation of official documents and petitions, 
correspondence processes
• Stakeholder relationship management and event 
coordination
Project Management and Organization
• Project planning, task delegation, and team 
coordination
• Effective presentation design and presentation
• Time management and prioritization
Social and Personal Skills
• Proactive and independent work
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Teamwork, intercultural adaptation, problem 
solving
Leadership and Club Experiences
• Culture and Literature Club – Sponsorship 
Chief 
• Former member of the Entrepreneurship Club 
– Awareness Unit
• Political Science and International Relations 
Club – Member
Hobbies and Interests
• Yoga, ice skating, play piano
• Travel, museum trips, intellectual development

Istanbul Commerce University - Political Science and International Relations 

Universidad Rey Juan Carlos - International Relations 

Istanbul University - Justice