PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

International education expert with over 10 years of experience in college counseling, scholarship consulting, and cultural exchange programs across the USA, Canada, UK, and EU. Recognized Department of State J1 & EU Exchange Program Official and Financial Aid Expert, specializing in boarding school and university admissions, career coaching, and government-funded student mobility programs. Proven track record of securing scholarships and financial aid for students worldwide.

CORE SKILLS & EXPERTISE

✔ College & Boarding School Admissions (USA, Canada, UK, EU)

✔ Scholarship & Financial Aid Consulting (Assist & Davis Scholarship Programs)

✔ High School Cultural Exchange Programs (J1 Visa, EU Exchange)

✔ Career & Academic Coaching (CTI Certified)

✔ Government-Sponsored Educational Programs

✔ Student Mobility & International Partnerships

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LMK CONSULTING – Managing Director

:round_pushpin: Istanbul, Turkey | 2013 – Present

Specializes in boarding school, college, and high school exchange admissions.

Provides scholarship and financial aid consulting, securing funding for international students.

Facilitates J1 visa and EU-sponsored exchange programs.

Approved US Consulate Consultant for education programs.

GLOBALISE – Director of Marketing & Business Development

:round_pushpin: Istanbul, Turkey | 2010 – 2013

Expanded educational exchange programs into Turkey, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Georgia.

Managed partnerships with US Consulates, EU education organizations, and private institutions.

Organized international education fairs to promote global learning opportunities.

ISE WORLD – Overseas Education Specialist

:round_pushpin: Istanbul, Turkey | 2006 – 2010

Specialized in student placement for international high school and summer programs.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

:pushpin: Istanbul University – BA in Translation & Interpreting Studies (2006 – 2010)

:pushpin: Istanbul University – BA in Sociology (Double Major) (2007 – 2011)

:pushpin: Istanbul University – Master’s in Pedagogical Formation in Education (2012 – 2013)

:pushpin: CTI Coach Training Institute – Certified Co-Active Professional Coach (2017 – 2018)

MEMBERSHIPS & RECOGNITIONS

:mortar_board: Department of State J1 & EU Exchange Program Official

:mortar_board: Turkey Coordinator – Assist & Davis Scholarship Programs

:mortar_board: Financial Aid & Scholarship Expert

:mortar_board: Approved Consultant – US Consulate

:mortar_board: Member – BBSN (Boarding Schools Network) & EMA (Educational Management Association)