EMİR SUHA KAHRAMAN
Master's Student - Academic & Administrative Support
Berlin,BE
Summary
Master’s student at Freie Universität Berlin with 2 years of academic and professional experience in the Berlin ecosystem. Having navigated the German university landscape firsthand, I possess a deep understanding of student life cycles and the specific challenges faced by international cohorts. I offer transferable administrative skills and proficiency in systems like Moodle and Campus Management. Proven ability to maintain high-level accuracy in operational coordination across Turkey, Italy, and Germany, with a commitment to providing empathetic, student-centered support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Student Assistant – Office & Event Operations
Engelnest Coworking
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Coordinated registrations, schedules, and logistics for workshops and professional events.
- Digital Process Innovation: Spearheaded the implementation of a QR-code-based digital assistant system across meeting rooms and technical facilities, providing members with instant access to instructions and notably reducing daily technical support inquiries.
- FAQ & Knowledge Management: Analyzed member feedback to continuously update FAQ documents and digital knowledge bases, proactively eliminating repetitive administrative queries and streamlining information flow.
Full-time Community Volunteer (ESC Project)
Fattoria Pugliese Diffusa
01.2023 - 11.2023
- International Project Launch (AGILE): Actively contributed to the kick-off phase of the EU-funded AGILE Project (Ancient Games and Intergenerational Learning for Legality), supporting the transnational network between IT, ES, and RO.
- Curated Weekly Newsletter: Researched and published a weekly academic bulletin for an international student community on Instagram, selecting and summarizing 1 training, 1 internship, 1 volunteering, and 1 study program per edition.
- Administrative Assistance: Supported the organization's daily office operations, including documentation and logistical preparation for community events in neighboring villages.
Progressed from Volunteer to Venue & Operations Coordinator
Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV)
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Conflict Resolution & Quality Control: Acted as the primary "operations bridge" for audience feedback, resolving complex issues regarding ticketing, venue logistics, and service quality under high-pressure, fast-paced conditions.
- Team Leadership & Coordination: Co-managed and trained a large group of volunteers, ensuring efficient task allocation and high-quality audience services across all locations.
- Collaborative Venue Management: Worked within a core coordination team to oversee operations for 12 different venues during the International Istanbul Film Festival.
Project-Based Assistant (Strategic Documentation)
Arama Participatory Design
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Executive Strategy Support: Assisted Prof. Dr. Oğuz Babüroğlu in high-level participatory design workshops for major organizations including Akbank, Yemeksepeti, and Okan University.
- Real-time Documentation: Provided meticulous real-time documentation for C-level strategic sessions, capturing vision and mission-building processes with high accuracy and confidentiality.
- On-site Coordination & Guidance: Managed on-ground logistics and guided corporate executives during workshops to ensure seamless operational flow.
- International Field Experience: Deployed to Algeria for a week-long intensive strategic project with Tosyalı Holding, supporting the senior management team in a cross-border professional setting.
Education
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies of The Middle East
Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin, Germany 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Boğaziçi University
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Operational & Event Excellence
Strategic Documentation
Process Innovation
Data organization
Report preparation
Student relations
Administrative tasks
Visa Status
Visa Status: Valid Residence Permit (§16b Abs. 1) until 11 December 2029; fully authorized for student employment (140 full days / 280 half days per year).
Software & Systems
Academic Platforms: Expert user of Moodle and Campus Management systems; currently familiarizing myself with SharePoint workflows through independent research to ensure a rapid transition.
Productivity Suites: Advanced MS Office and Google Workspace.
Digital Content Tools: Proficient in designing information resources for social media and digital knowledge bases (FAQs).
Logistics & AV: Practical knowledge of classroom/event technology, including AV setups, HDMI troubleshooting, and on-site technical support.
Interests
Bouldering, cinema, cooking & gastronomy
Timeline
Student Assistant – Office & Event Operations
Engelnest Coworking
02.2024 - 12.2025
Full-time Community Volunteer (ESC Project)
Fattoria Pugliese Diffusa
01.2023 - 11.2023
Project-Based Assistant (Strategic Documentation)
Arama Participatory Design
01.2017 - 01.2019
Progressed from Volunteer to Venue & Operations Coordinator
Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV)
01.2016 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies of The Middle East
Freie Universität Berlin
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Boğaziçi University
04.2001 -