1. Ozkan Ayan
8 Geneva Avenue • Toronto, Ontario M5A 2J8 • 647-892 5202 •
ozkanayan29@gmail.com
Summary
A hardworking professional who is passionate about helping others, I have completed a
diploma in special events and an undergraduate degree, and welcome the opportunity
to exercise my skills in a broader capacity.
Strengths
ü Effective Communicator: Articulate and sensitive to the different communication
and working styles required in any organization.
ü Resilience and flexibility: Through my volunteer work and experience of various
cultures, I am skilled at seizing opportunities and making a positive difference.
Work experience
Rotman School of Management (UTemp), Toronto, Canada
Marketing and Communications Work Study Associate (August to December 2016)
Designed and purchase plans for the marketing department at this business
school, part of the University of Toronto.
Prepared budgets and reviewed weekly performance reports.
Q9, Toronto, Canada
Data Center Protection Officer (August 2013 to April 2016)
Monitor entries and exits at the gate to assure only members, guests and
authorized personnel are allowed access.
Safeguard delivery of files.
CIDO Research, Toronto, Canada
Market Research Assistant (March 2013 to August 2013)
Surveyed clients about their satisfaction with products.
Collected marketing and research information.
Analyzed and summarized data and trends.
Gilda’s Club Comedy Show, Toronto, Canada
Organizer and Senior Marketing Entertainment Representative (April 2013)
Planned a fundraising event in support of Gilda’s Club of Greater Toronto, a
support community for cancer patients, survivors and their families.
Designed menus and beverages, and arranged meetings to determine what
comedians were appropriate for the event.
Reached out to businesses to secure sponsorships.
Sold half the event tickets within two weeks, and raised a total of $2,900.

2. SNAP, Toronto, Canada
Development Coordinator Assistant - Internship (February 2013)
Helped prepare marketing materials in order to increase attendance.
Contacted attendees from past years to promote future events.
Attended weekly meetings and venue visits.
Education
George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario
Special Event Planning Diploma (April 2013)
Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
Bachelor, Agriculture Engineering (June 2006)
Additional Skills and Experience
• Fully versed in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Fully fluent in English and Turkish.
Volunteer experience
AIDS Walk for Life (September 2016)
Helped increase awareness of the walk and contribute to its goal of raising over
$450,000.
Meals on Wheels (September 2015)
Provided nutritional needs to seniors and disabled persons of the community.