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Gözde Bahlburg

People Operations Specialist
Bochum

Summary

People Operations Specialist with 4 years of experience and a background in journalism. I help organizations create smooth onboarding and offboarding experiences, run engaging employee programs, and improve internal communications. I’m passionate about making HR processes more efficient, supporting employees throughout their journey, and fostering a collaborative, positive workplace.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

People Operations Manager

IMG.LY
01.2021 - Current
  • Managed full-cycle HR operations, including onboarding and offboarding, orientation, paperwork, exit interviews, benefits coordination, maintaining accurate employee records (Personio, Deel), and automating routine HR processes to improve efficiency.
  • Supported recruitment and talent acquisition, creating job descriptions, posting openings, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, and assisting with reference checks and hiring campaigns.
  • Designed and executed employee engagement initiatives, including 3 off-site retreats, virtual team-building, and peer recognition, enhancing morale and collaboration.
  • Oversaw HR compliance and internal communication, updating policies and procedures, moderating all-hands meetings, gathering employee feedback, and supporting learning, development, and culture initiatives.

Marketing And Public Relations Specialist

Sentin
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Developed and executed multi-channel marketing campaigns, increasing brand visibility and audience engagement across digital and offline platforms.
  • Analyzed market trends and consumer insights to guide strategic communications and drive targeted outreach initiatives.
  • Coordinated events and promotional activities, strengthening stakeholder engagement, brand loyalty, and community presence.

Public Relations Communications Specialist

Arti Deger
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Developed and executed PR and communications strategies, including media relations, crisis communications, and client advisories.
  • Monitored and analyzed media coverage to measure campaign effectiveness and inform strategic adjustments.
  • Managed and coordinated events, including press conferences and stakeholder engagements.
  • Provided counsel to clients on communication strategies, issues management, and reputation-building initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Istanbul University
Istanbul, Turkey
09-2016

Erasmus - Journalism and Social Communication

Wroclaw University
Wroclaw, Poland
06-2015

Skills

  • Full-cycle HR operations

  • Recruitment support

  • Employee engagement programs

  • Internal communication

  • Event coordination

  • Team-building initiatives

  • New employee orientation

  • Policy development

Timeline

People Operations Manager

IMG.LY
01.2021 - Current

Marketing And Public Relations Specialist

Sentin
01.2020 - 01.2021

Public Relations Communications Specialist

Arti Deger
01.2016 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Istanbul University

Erasmus - Journalism and Social Communication

Wroclaw University

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