UMUT SAÇALAR
GROWTH SPECIALIST, SEO
Istanbul, Turkiye |--https://www.linkedin.com/in/umutsacalar/
ABOUT ME
I am a curious and analytical professional with a strong focus on learning and research. My journey
has included internships in various sectors, such as overseas education consultancy and both
public and private institutions, along with an academic internship at Istanbul Technical University.
Currently, I am specializing in SEO strategy and honing my skills in digital marketing, web design,
and visual design at an agency. With over two years of experience, I have helped brands optimize
their online presence through content marketing, social media strategy, and tailored SEO solutions.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Customer Experience
Business Development
Digital Marketing
Market Research
Operational Planning
Search Engine Optimization
Influencer Marketing
Event management and planning
EXPERIENCE
GROWTH SPECIALIST, SEO | ISTANBUL, TURKEY
PLANB.MEDIA
PlanB.Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in paid advertising and SEO, providing
consultancy services to brands across industries such as textiles, jewelry, and cosmetics.
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Performing technical SEO audits and implementing optimization strategies.
Developing and managing internal and external linking systems.
Preparing detailed performance reports using Looker Studio.
Conducting keyword research to optimize content strategies.
Creating engaging content and drafting comprehensive blog briefs tailored to client needs.
PORTY TECH
JANUARY
2024 - MAY 2024
Porty Tech is the first power bank rental system service in Turkey, operating as a startup. Strong
communication skills are among the requirements, encompassing both B2B and B2C aspects.
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Conducting competitive analysis and market research
End-to-end influencer marketing
Creation of blog structure and production of content by planning
Planning campaigns according to product and company strategy and reporting the results
according to KPIs
OPERATIONAL ASSISTANT | ISTANBUL, TURKEY
SEPTEMBER
PORTY TECH
2023 – JANUARY 2024
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Daily and weekly operational planning.
Enhancing and developing customer experience.
Utilizing and enhancing the in-house user panel
Planning and managing weekly and monthly events
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning | Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey,- (GPA: 3.42)
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture | MATE, Budapest, Hungary, January - July 2022
Spanish Language Education I BCN Languages, Barcelona, Spain June - August 2019
English Language Education I Alpha College, Dublin, Ireland October 2017 - April 2018
LANGUAGES
Turkish
English
Spanish
| Native
| Fluent
| Intermediate
INTERESTS
Traveling I History & Politics I Languages I Sustainability
PROJECTS
LED2LEAP I Budapest, Hungary
March 2022 - July 2022
The LED2LEAP project was an initiative in which children at a primary school drew their dream
playgrounds, and this process was planned and implemented into real life.
- Helping with the communication process and data collection.
- Conducting visualization works
- Contributing to process and implementation planning.
REFERENCES
Ece Yeniyol Kunt, Strategic Planner, K A R P A T-,-
Hilal Merey, Head of Growth, Porty Tech-,-
Esra Arda, Partner Markets Compliance Director, GSK-,-
