Ilayda Nur DURSUN BASCOBAN
Istanbul
Summary
Dedicated and culturally attuned political science graduate with international academic and diplomatic experience. Currently serving at the Turkish Embassy in Dakar, with a focus on cultural affairs, and administrative coordination. Proven ability to organize cultural events.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Diplomatic Attaché
Embassy of Turkey in Dakar
09.2024 - Current
- As an Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Dakar, I am responsible for cultural affairs and administrative duties. My role involves organizing cultural events to promote Turkish culture and managing internal administrative operations of the embassy.
Diplomatic Attaché — Directorate for Southern and Western Europe
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ankara
02.2023 - 08.2024
Research Visit
ADA University
Baku
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted interviews with academics, NGOs, and government institutions
Sales Assistant — Export Department
AS Textile
Istanbul
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed international customs processes
Staff Assistant
Black Sea Economic Cooperation
Istanbul
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Meeting coordination with member state embassies
- Meeting reports, internal database updates
Sales Assistant — Children's Department
Inditex Group – Zara
Istanbul
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Customer support and phone assistance
Education
Master’s Program - International Politics
Sciences Po Bordeaux
France01.2022
Bachelor’s - Political Science, Public Administration
Marmara University
Istanbul01.2020
Exchange Program -
Sciences Po Lille
France01.2019
French Language Preparatory Year -
Marmara University
Istanbul01.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Meeting coordination
- Cultural event management
- International relations
- Organizational skills
Languages
- Turkish, Native
- French, Advanced (DALF C2)
- English, Professional proficiency (C1)
- Spanish, Elementary (A2)
Hobbies and Interests
- Literature: French, Russian, and Turkish novels and plays
- Cinema: French, Russian, and Balkan films
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/08/97
Birth City
Istanbul
Timeline
Diplomatic Attaché
Embassy of Turkey in Dakar
09.2024 - Current
Diplomatic Attaché — Directorate for Southern and Western Europe
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
02.2023 - 08.2024
Research Visit
ADA University
07.2022 - 08.2022
Sales Assistant — Export Department
AS Textile
01.2021 - 12.2021
Staff Assistant
Black Sea Economic Cooperation
01.2019 - 12.2019
Sales Assistant — Children's Department
Inditex Group – Zara
01.2018 - 12.2018
Master’s Program - International Politics
Sciences Po Bordeaux
Bachelor’s - Political Science, Public Administration
Marmara University
Exchange Program -
Sciences Po Lille
French Language Preparatory Year -
Marmara University
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