1. Yunus Daniel Biren
(ybiren@gmail.com)
Mine Sok. Durak Apt. No: 4/9 Suadiye, Istanbul – TURKEY
Home: +90 (0)216 3622410-01202 214615
Mobile: +90 (0)536 6118270-(0)7596088062-(0)7760282109
Objective
Bi-lingual visual communication and design graduate with varied work experience in media
industry seeks a real-time career opportunity in New Media industry.
Experience / Internship
Assistant Sound Editor at Teknoloji TV., Turkey February 2006 - March 2006
{Internship}
• Carried out sound editing for ‘’Uc Nokta’’ TV programme broadcasted at Teknoloji TV.
Graphic Designer at SkyTurk., Turkey May 2007 – June 2007
• Designed graphics and wrote bulletins for Pozitron’s Kapalı Devre programme. Pozitron
is an enterprise communications solution company and the quality content for Kapalı
Devre is provided by Çukurova’s news network, SkyTurk.
Advertising art director at M/Y ROTA YAT October 2007- Dec 2007
• Being responsible for promotion of M/Y ROTA YAT. Establishing communication for the
media. Such as, radio, television, newspapers, magazines, Internet, or outdoor signs—to
disseminate the advert.
Academic
BA in Visual Communication and Design 09/2004-06/2008
T.C. Maltepe University, Faculty of Communication, Istanbul, Turkey
• Academic knowledge on Editing, Advanced Editing Techniques, Basic Design,
Introduction to Communication Science, Multimedia Design, Statistics, Economy.
• Dissertation topic: “Fiction and Simulacrum in Stop motion Technique: A case study of
Short Film.”
MA in Directing Digital Film and Television 10/2009/?
Bournemouth University, Media Production, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
• Academic knowledge and approaches on Directing for drama and documentary,
Advance directing techniques and skills, Narrative constructions, Cross-platform
practise, Production management, The masters production project
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2. Other Earned Certificates:
• Chartered Management Institute ( Level 3) degree and qualification in management
• Kaplan Aspect Pre-Masters/MBA Programme Diploma
• Graduated with a first class degree among the Faculty of Communication graduates
during 2007/2008 academic years at Maltepe University.
• Gained the 12th place in the 9th Inter-universities Advertising Competition held by the
International Advertising Association of Turkey.
• Festival de Cine Internacional de Barcelona SPECIAL MENTION
• Chicago Short Film Festival - 2008 Awards OFFICIAL SELECTION
• Festival du Cinéma de Paris- 2008 Awards OFFICIAL SELECTION
• San Francisco Short Film Festival – 2009 Awards OFFICIAL SELECTION
• Los Angeles Short Film Festival – 2009 Awards OFFICIAL SELECTION
Skills and Qualifications
Languages: Turkish - Native speaker
English – Upper Intermediate
German - Intermediate
Computer skills: MS Windows, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Avid, Freehand, Maya, Flash,
Premier, Avid, Reason, Cubase, C++, Visual Basic
Skills: Creative, well-organised, and enthusiastic. Able to adapt rapidly to new
environments and enjoys challenges. Effective in working with cultural
diversity. Efficient in working in a team or individually. Excellent
communication and persuasive interpersonal skills.
Interests and Achievements
• President of Maltepe University Music Club at during 2006/2007.
• Gained the 4th place in KASDAV Inter-universities Music Competition during 2005/2006.
• Takes part in activities such as basketball, sailing, swimming. Moreover, enjoys playing
different musical instruments and filming (short films).
Referee
Prof. Dr. Omer Saydam Uysal Prof. Dr. Peyami Celikcan
Dean, Faculty of Communication
Maltepe Üniversity Maltepe University
Marmara Egitim Koyu Marmara Egitim Koyu
34857 Maltepe ISTANBUL/TURKEY 34857 Maltepe ISTANBUL/TURKEY
0216 626 10 50 / 1834 +90 (0)216 6261050
omeruysal@maltepe.edu.tr peyamicelikcan@maltepe.edu.tr
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