Ekin Harmanci is a high school student in Istanbul, Turkey who is highly involved in leadership, community service, research, and entrepreneurial activities. She speaks 5 languages and has received many awards for her academic and extracurricular achievements. Her extensive resume shows leadership of various organizations focused on animal rescue and rights, in addition to coordinating many community service projects to help those in need. She is currently enrolled in a selective high school and takes online courses to further her education goals.

1. EKIN HARMANCI
high school student
Address:
Istanbul, Turkey 34520
Contact Info:
📞+90 543 806 54 44
📧eknharmanci@gmail.com
📷@ekin_harmanci
Hobbies & Interests:
animal rescue drawing
community service poetry
literature photography
fitness wellness politics
mental health writing
Skills:
leadership
communication
active listening
writing
researching
Languages:
English
Turkish
Italian
German
Spanish
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EDUCATION
Bahcesehir College Anatolian High School
09.2018-present
❖ Enrolled in Bahçeşehir College on a full-ride merit-based scholarship to assist
me with my goal of studying abroad.
Introduction to Psychology
09.2021-10.2021
❖ Enrolled to an online course on the www.coursera.org website called
“Introduction to Psychology” taught by Prof. Paul Bloom and provided by Yale
University
LEADERSHIP
“YaDa Gençlik” Social Aid and Responsibility Platform
11.2018-present
General Coordinator
❖ Joined as a regular member in 9th grade, my eagerness and leadership qualities
did not go unnoticed by the founders. After a few months as an active member,
I had been offered the position of Animal Rights Project Coordinator.
❖ Based on my ability to organize and lead the project, I was made the General
Coordinator and the Co-Director. successfully coordinated this massive
organization that was founded by and consisted of high school students only
(there are over 600 high school students in our body from all around Turkey).
❖ We actualized many projects with my leadership and organization.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Intern
Turkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları
Publishing House
01.2019-02.2019
Achievements/Tasks:
❖ Had the chance to observe book editors in action.
❖ Learned a lot about literature and the process of publishing a book.
❖ Was given the opportunity to interview and work with experienced editors and
writers.
Contact Person: Levent CİNEMRE
Contact Email: info@iskultur.com.tr
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Store
Instgram: @ekin.diy Gardrops: @ekindiy
Small Business
2021-present
Achievements/Tasks:
❖ Taught me how to manage my time more efficiently.
❖ Improved my communication skills.
❖ Allowed me to raise money for street animals in need. I used most of my
revenue for their veterinary needs.
❖ Taught me how to be independent and make my own living.
Contact Person: Ekin HARMANCI
Contact Account (Instagram): @ekin.diy
(she/they)

2. RESEARCH PROJECTS
TÜBİTAK Research Projects Competition for High School Students
10.2018-03.2019
❖ I and a friend wrote an extensive research paper on how to incorporate poetry into psychotherapy.
❖ Our project passed the first round of elimination and got accepted into the regional exhibit.
Istanbul
TÜBİTAK Research Projects Competition for High School Students
10.2019-02.2020
❖ I and a friend wrote an extensive research paper on the importance of teaching Turkish Republic Period Literature
overseas.
Istanbul
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Books, Stationary, and Toys Donation Campaign for Rural Schools (2017)
Organized by me, Ekin Harmanci
❖ Organized a donation campaign for rural schools by myself when I was only 12 years old.
Helping Street Animals Find Their Forever Homes (since 2020)
Organized by me, Ekin Harmanci
❖ Helped dozens of cats and dogs find their forever homes. Checked up on them regularly afterwards.
Voluntary Street Animal Feeding (since 2020)
Organized by me, Ekin Harmanci
❖ Started an online food bank through ormanamama.com and fed over 50 street animals with the donations
Voluntary Animal Rescue (since 2020)
Organized by me, Ekin Harmanci
❖ Rescued and neutered many animals and gave them a chance to live the life they deserve.
Plastik Bottle Cap Campaign (2019)
Organized by Turkiye Omurilik Felçlileri Derneği
❖ Collected kilograms of plastic bottle caps and donated them in order for TOFD to buy wheelchairs.
“Her Patiye Bir Yuva” (2020)
Organized by YaDa Gençlik, coordinated by me
❖ Coordinated a nationwide project where we sold tickets to raise money for stray dog and cat houses.
Mobile Soup and Rice Kitchen for the Homeless and the Poor (2021)
Organized by me, Ekin Harmanci
❖ Cooked and distributed soup and rice for the homeless and the poor on cold days.
Avcılar Rehabilitation and Speical Education Center for Kids Visits (2019)
Organized by Bahcesehir College Social Responsibility Club
❖ Attended a seminar and became more educated on the topic.
Fundraisers for Street Animals’ Veterinary Needs (2020)
Organized by me, Ekin Harmanci
❖ Started dozens of fundraisers for the rescue animals I had put in veterinary care.

3. VOLUNTARY WORK
Volunteer
Beylikdüzü Elderly Nursing Home Care Center
Nursing Home
09.2019-09.2019
Achievements/Tasks:
❖ Offered me the chance to volunteer actively and be a part of the community there.Allowed me to improve my social
skills. I learned how to console people in different stages of life and psychological development - from toddlers to
elderly. Having to work with lots of coworkers and residents improved my communication skills.
Contact Person: F. Mahmure OZAN
Contact Number: +90 212 651 11 56
Voluntary Tutor
English
2019
Achievements/Tasks:
❖ Taught an intern from my mother’s workplace who was academically ambitious yet financially disadvantaged English
from scratch. Helped her with her education.
Contact Person: Ekin HARMANCI
EXTRA-CURRICULARS
Essays:
Harvard GlobalWE Essay Contest
2020
❖ Published WINNER essay.
BowSeat Ocean Awareness Contest
2019
John Locke Essay Competition 2021
2020/(Psychology)
Immerse Education 2022 Essay Competition
2020/(Psychology)
❖ Won a 20% scholarship for an Immerse Education summer program of my choice and was recognised as one of the
highest calibre of entries 2020.
Clubs:
Issues Club
2018
❖ Created by me, Issues Club brought students of all age groups together and allowed them to discuss social
events and issues through expressive media such as cinema, music, and literature.
Social Aid Club
2018
Debate Club
2016-present
❖ Improved my speech skills and allowed me to be more comfortable when speaking in public. I barely lost any debates.

4. MUN Club
2017-present
❖ Allowed me to gain a better understanding of the world and social issues. Attended many MUN conferences not only as a
delegate but also as a chair. Sparked my interest in politics.
Sports:
Swimming
2010-present
Tennis
2016-present
Volleyball
2013-present
CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS
Harvard GlobalWE Essay 1st Place Award
Given by Harvard GlobalWE
V. Young Diplomats Conference Participation Certificate
Given by Bahcesehir College
TÜBİTAK Research Projects Competition for High School Students Regional Exhibit Certificate of
Participation
Given by TÜBİTAK
Certificate of Participation as A Chair in BKJMUN
Given by Bahcesehir College
Certificate of Participation as A Delegate in BKJMUN
Given by Bahcesehir College
Certificate of Participation as a delegate in GSLMUN
Given by Lycée de Galatasaray
Certificate of Participation in Scholar’s Cup 2015
Given by Scholar’s Cup
Certificate of Success in Monami Drawing Contest
Given by Monami
Certificate of Partivipation in Master6 Personal Development Seminars (22 hours)
Given by Bahcesheir College
Certificate of Distinction for Pascal Contest
Given by University of Waterloo
Certificate of Participation XVI. International Knowledge Contest in Mathematics
Given by URFODU
Certificate of Participation BowSeat Ocean Awareness Contest
Given by BowSeat Ocean Awareness Programs
EXAMINATION SCORES
SAT - 1460
May 22, 2021
TOEFL - 108
September 11, 2021