Sinem Demirkan People and Culture Specialist | Global Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Medsien

Jun 2026 - Current (3 months)

• Managed full-cycle recruitment processes for a rapidly growing healthcare SaaS company, partnering with hiring managers and department leaders to identify and attract top talent across multiple functions. • Led end-to-end hiring activities, including job posting, candidate sourcing, CV screening, HR interviews, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding support. • Utilized multiple sourcing channels, recruiting platforms, and ATS tools to build strong candidate pipelines and attract high-quality talent in competitive markets. • Conducted competency-based interviews in English, evaluating candidates' technical qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with organizational values. • Collaborated closely with cross-functional

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Career and Cv Coach

Bridge of Talents

Jun 2025 - Jun 2026 (1 year 1 month)

• Provided CV review, ATS optimization, and career guidance services to students and early-career professionals. • Reviewed CVs and delivered structured feedback to improve interview readiness and application success. • Designed an ATS-friendly CV guide and AI-assisted resume evaluation framework that reached 240+ students. • Conducted both volunteer and paid career coaching sessions focused on CV writing, LinkedIn optimization, personal branding, and job search strategy. • Guided individuals in identifying transferable skills and presenting their experience more effectively for competitive job markets. • Published 100+ articles on psychology, personal development, communication, and career growth through Medium. • Managed a publication sup

Recruitment Specialist

Open English

Jun 2023 - May 2025 (2 years)

-%80 Recruitment • Delivered 96%+ OKR performance, managing end-to-end recruitment across B2C, B2B, and international roles. Transitioned from volume hiring to competency-based, behavioral, and diversity-focused recruitment to secure top talent and cultural fit. • Reduced time-to-hire by 33% and cost-per-hire by nearly 50% through data-driven strategies and ATS optimization. • Introduced post-interview surveys and process improvements to enhance the candidate experience. • Partnered closely with hiring managers to align talent acquisition with business goals. • Promoted roles across multiple channels (LinkedIn, Kariyer.net, SecretCV) to expand reach and pipeline quality. -%10 Internal Projects & Visibility • Strengthened employer branding

International Recruiter

Open English

Oct 2022 - May 2025 (2 years 8 months)

• Promoted from Junior Recruiter to Recruitment Specialist within 9 months based on performance and expanded responsibilities. • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes across Türkiye, Vietnam, LATAM, India, and the US within a 250+ employee international organization. • Led high-volume recruitment operations, sourcing and screening 30+ candidates daily, primarily for call center and operational roles during the initial phase of the role. • Expanded sourcing channels from 2 to 5 platforms, improving candidate pipeline diversity, reach, and hiring efficiency. • Partnered closely with hiring managers and international stakeholders to align recruitment strategies with workforce and business needs across multiple regions. • Conducted interview

Junior Recruiter

Open English

Oct 2022 - Jun 2023 (9 months)

• Focused on high-volume recruitment and headhunting, primarily for customer-focused B2C roles, and occasionally for B2B positions. • Developed talent pipelines through active sourcing and screening across multiple platforms. • Partnered with a team of 4 recruiters to enhance candidate experience and streamline onboarding processes. • Volunteered on an 8-month strategic initiative to boost employee engagement with the Open English platform, increasing usage and supporting internal career growth.

Content Writer

Freelance SelfEmployed

Jul 2020 - Oct 2022 (2 years 4 months)

• Wrote and published long-form content on psychology, relationships, and personal development, producing 200,000+ words of original content. • Developed strong research, storytelling, and audience-focused communication skills. • Produced ghostwritten articles for external clients, adapting tone and messaging to different audiences. • Built a deeper understanding of human behavior and communication dynamics, later applied in candidate communication and stakeholder interaction in recruitment.

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