Atakan Gulsen
Driving viral brand engagement with creative, data-driven communication strategies.
Warsaw, PL
Full time
On-site/Hybrid
Brand communications expert with over 3 years of cross-sector experience in entertainment, music, and sports. Developed and led high-impact social media...
Show more
My Career Journey
1/4
Rockin’1000
Social Media and Content Specialist
Mar 2026 - Present | 6m
Milan, IT
Developed and executed multi-channel strategies for major concerts, resulting in over 30 million video views across platforms. Increased Instagram followers by 27%, drove significant profile traffic, and...
Show more
ICRYPEX
Digital Communication Specialist
Mar 2024 - Aug 2024 | 5m
Istanbul, TR
Directed campaign messaging generating ~3,000 leads across Asia, developed landing pages, managed KPI dashboards, and secured international partnership opportunities through creative outreach and foll...
Show more
Turkish Basketball Federation
Social Media Specialist
Sep 2023 - Mar 2024 | 6m
Istanbul, TR
Managed complex communications and stakeholder workflows for national teams, ensured brand consistency and publication quality, coordinated sponsorship and agency partnerships, and delivered public-facing...
Show more
Karagumruk Football Club
Academy Press Officer
Oct 2022 - Aug 2023 | 10m
Istanbul, TR
Planned and managed sole communications for youth teams, enhanced Instagram community by 60% organically, and handled all aspects of media production and relations.
Ability To Meet Deadlines
Coordinating
Accountability
Creative Thinking
Communications
Engagement Skills
Career Highlights
1/1
Social Media Specialist, Turkish Basketball Federation (2023–24)
Produced a video that tripled audience shares
Istanbul, TR, 2023
In 2023–24 as Social Media Specialist at the Turkish Basketball Federation I analyzed audience...
Show more
Education
Università Bocconi
Master of Science in Marketing Management
2026
Istanbul Bilgi University
Bachelor of Arts in Radio, TV and Film
2024
Istanbul Bilgi University
Bachelor of Arts in New Media and Communications
2024
Certifications & Qualifications
Sports Communication Certification
2026
Gdoweek Think Tank Winner (Fashion, Design & Luxury with Nuvola)
Gdoweek2026
Citroën e-C3 Brand Management Project Runner-up (with Shift Happens)
Citroën2026
SiNAFE Conference Presenter: 'Racist Discourse in Turkish Sports Media Towards Black Athletes: Alienation in Disguise'
SiNAFE Conference2026
Language(s) I speak
English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
Polish
Beginner