American / Turkish citizenship
Birthday: June 7, 1989 - Born in Chicago, USA.
Currently based in New York, USA.

AGENCIES

Golin | US Healthcare
SVP, Creative Director 06.2022 - present

• Successfully bridging creativity and purpose across oncology, rare diseases, chronic conditions, research & development, and robotics.

• Leading the development of strategic, award-winning campaigns for healthcare brands locally and globally.

• Fostering client relationships that prioritize bold thinking and impactful storytelling.

• Current clients: Pfizer, Intuitive Surgical, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Sanofi, and American Academy of Dermatology.

Meta | GBM - C&E - Creative Development
VP, Creative Director 10.2021 - 06.2022

• Led ideation, content development, and design asset creation for projects aimed at building impactful marketing content for global business and creator communities.

• Collaborated with stakeholders and partners to deliver tailored creative solutions, supporting diverse businesses—from small enterprises to large-scale organizations.

• Focused on driving engagement and results through strategic, purpose-driven creative execution.

21Grams NYC
VP, Associate Creative Director 05.2021 - 10.2021

• Oversaw the successful launch of a new product while managing a portfolio that included acute pain treatments, cholesterol management (statins), oncology therapies, and select DTC brands.

• Delivered strategic, creative solutions to elevate brand positioning and engage both HCP and DTC audiences.

• Ensured creative excellence while adhering to regulatory standards, driving measurable results.

Grey Group NYC
Associate Creative Director 12.2019 - 04.2021

• Partnered with creative leadership to lead art direction across multiple health and wellness brands.

• Focused on oncology, beauty, and COVID-19-related DTC campaigns.

• Key clients: Verzenio, Restylane, and BD.

Energy BBDO Chicago
Senior Art Director 03.2019 to 11.2019

• Developed engaging, thumb-stopping social and digital campaigns for brands including Ocean Spray and Wrigley Mars/Orbit.

• Introduced a new approach and visual style to elevate brand engagement and reach new target audiences.

• Contributed to winning new business accounts, including Champion and Brown-Forman, fostering strategic and creative growth for the agency.

Area 23 FCB Health NY
Senior Art Director 11.2018 to 03.2019

Memac Ogilvy & Mather Dubai
Senior Art Director 2015 to 2018

• Led creative campaigns for regional clients, including IKEA, Volkswagen, Coca-Cola, Vodafone, Burger King, Lenovo, and Nestlé.

• Brought in new business accounts such as Nestlé Middle East and IKEA UAE.

• Contributed to award-winning campaigns:

  • Tummyfish Application for Nestlé Middle East (2016)

  • Potatoes on Mars as part of the creative team (2016)

• Led regional children’s fashion brand Babyshop as Head of Art (2017).

• Recognized among the Top 20 Best Art Directors in the MENA region in 2017.

Havas Middle East Dubai
Art Director 2013 to 2015

• Delivered campaigns for Reckitt Benckiser (Dettol, Scholl), Saks Fifth Avenue, and Burger King.

• Developed a deeper understanding of the GCC market and effectively produced region-specific work.

Memac Ogilvy & Mather Doha
Art Director 2012 to 2014
Created campaigns for clients like Volkswagen and OMO, contributing to successful pitch wins and agency growth.

TBWA\Istanbul
Junior Art Director 2010 to 2012
Developed campaigns for Mini Cooper, Pfizer, and GSK, honing skills in executing high-quality work under tight timelines.

McCANN Erickson Istanbul
Junior Art Director Intern 2010
Supported campaigns for Turkish Airlines and Siemens, gaining foundational experience in advertising execution and strategy.

DDB & Co Istanbul
Junior Art Director Intern 2009 to 2010
Mentored under globally recognized art directors, learning award-winning creative processes.

Autoban Istanbul
Junior Art Director / Designer 2008-2009
Designed brochures, posters, and marketing assets for a globally recognized architecture and industrial design firm. Developed a strong foundation in executing creative work in design-focused industries.

Kadir Has University
Teaching Assistant, Graphic Design Major 2006-2010

• Supported undergraduate graphic design courses, providing guidance on design principles, software proficiency, and creative problem-solving.

• Assisted professors in curriculum development, project critiques, and classroom management.

• Mentored students through hands-on workshops, improving their technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite and design execution.

• Facilitated portfolio reviews, helping students develop professional-quality work for industry applications.
  

HONORS & AWARDS

The One Show Merit - April 2023
- Non-Fungible Ads / The One Show Merit / Brand-side | In-house / Brand Building / Intra-preneurship / 2023
- Agency: Meta / New York City / 1stAveMachine
- Client: Meta

D&AD Wood Pencil - April 2018
- Potatoes On Mars / D&AD Wood Pencil / PR / Use of Media Relations / 2018
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy
- Client: CIP - The International Potato Center

Dubai Lynx Trophy - March 2018
- Potatoes On Mars / Innovation / Creative Innovation / 2018
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy
- Client: CIP - The International Potato Center

Dubai Lynx Gold - March 2018
- Potatoes On Mars / PR / Brand Voice & Strategic Storytelling / 2018
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy
- Client: CIP - The International Potato Center

Dubai Lynx Gold - March 2018
- Potatoes On Mars / PR / Use of Digital in a PR Campaign / 2018
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy
- Client: CIP - The International Potato Center

Dubai Lynx Silver - March 2018
- Tummyfish / Silver / Healthcare / Health & Wellness Tech
- Client: Nestlé
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy

Effies MENA Gold - November 2017
- Tummyfish / Effies MENA Gold / Youth Marketing - Children
- Client: Nestlé
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy

Effies MENA Gold - November 2017
- Tummyfish / Effies MENA Gold / Entertainment & Sports
- Client: Nestlé
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy

D&AD Graphite Pencil - September 2017
- Potatoes On Mars / D&AD Graphite Pencil / Responsible Production & Consumption / 2017
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy
- Client: CIP - The International Potato Center

Cannes Lions Gold - June 2017  
- Potatoes On Mars / Cannes Lions Gold / Health & Wellness
- Client: CIP - The International Potato Centre
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy

Cannes Lions Silver - June 2017
- Potatoes On Mars / Cannes Lions Silver / Innovation / Applied Innovation
- Client: CIP - The International Potato Centre
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy

Cannes Lions Silver - June 2017
- Potatoes On Mars / Cannes Lions Silver / PR / Use of Technology
- Client: CIP - The International Potato Centre
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy

The One Show Silver Pencil - April 2017
- Tummyfish / Silver Pencil / UX/UI / User Experience
- Client: Nestlé
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy / Dubai + Ogilvy One / Dubai + MediaMonks / Dubai

The One Show Merit - April 2017
- Tummyfish / Merit / Branded Entertainment
- Client: Nestlé
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy / Dubai + Ogilvy One / Dubai + MediaMonks / Dubai

Dubai Lynx Grand Prix - April 2017  
- Tummyfish / Grand Prix / Branded Content & Entertainment / Use of Digital & Social
- Client: Nestlé
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy / Dubai + Ogilvy One / Dubai + MediaMonks / Dubai

Dubai Lynx Silver - April 2017
- Tummyfish / Silver / Direct / Charities, Public Health & Safety, Public Awareness Messages
- Client: Nestlé
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy / Dubai + Ogilvy One / Dubai + MediaMonks / Dubai

Dubai Lynx Bronze - April 2017  
- Tummyfish / Bronze / Integrated / Branded Games
- Client: Nestlé
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy / Dubai + Ogilvy One / Dubai + MediaMonks / Dubai

Dubai Lynx Bronze - April 2017
- Tummyfish / Bronze / Integrated / Craft Storytelling
- Client: Nestlé
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy / Dubai + Ogilvy One / Dubai + MediaMonks / Dubai

Lovie Awards Gold - April 2016
- Tummyfish / Mobile Applications / Health & Fitness
- Client: Nestlé
- Agency: Memac Ogilvy / Dubai + Ogilvy One / Dubai + MediaMonks / Dubai

Young Lions Gold Winner - May 2016
- Young Lions Gold Winner / Cyber Competition 2016 / UAE

Dubai Young Lynx Gold Winner - April 2016
- Dubai Young Lynx Gold Winner / Integrated Competition 2016 / UAE

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Kadir Has University, Istanbul Turkey.
Personal Development on ‘The Science of Well-Being’ from Yale University.

Language skills:
Fluent English (native)
Fluent Turkish (native)
Beginner German
Beginner Chinese (Mandarin)

Art Direction, Illustration, UX/UI, Visual Storytelling, Creative Storytelling, PR, Marketing, Creative Ideation and Conceptual Development, Firefly & Midjourney Prompt Engineering, Management, Leadership