Cagri Sahin
Los Angeles
Summary
Organized volunteer with a track record in community engagement and habitat restoration. Skilled in interpersonal communication and problem-solving, contributing to impactful projects and events that promote sustainability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
CALPIRG Students – UCLA Chapter
10.2025 - Current
- Attended CALPIRG’s environmental meeting at UCLA’s Moore Building, where we discussed the importance of bees to global biodiversity and explored creative campaign ideas to protect pollinators and promote sustainable ecosystems through student activism.
- Developed promotional content for social media platforms, increasing awareness of initiatives.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Volunteer
The Bay Foundation
10.2025 - Current
- Joined The Bay Foundation’s Santa Monica Yoga Morning of Mindfulness and Dune Restoration, starting the day with a mindful community yoga session and contributing to coastal preservation by removing harmful debris from the shoreline to protect marine life and restore the beauty of the ecosystem.
Volunteer
Big Sunday
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted in organizing community events, enhancing participant engagement and attendance.
- Provided support in coordinating logistics for volunteer activities, ensuring smooth execution.
- Contributed to outreach efforts by distributing informational materials to local residents.
- Collaborated with team members to develop creative solutions for event challenges.
Volunteer
TreePeople – Urban Forestry & Climate Resilience Volunteer
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of volunteer hours and contributions for reporting purposes.
- Supported urban tree planting and climate resilience projects, promoting sustainable urban development.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Hospitality Worker
Chamada Prestige Hotel (Family Business)
06.2020 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service in high-volume dining environment.
- Oversaw daily hotel operations and supported strategic decision-making in guest services, marketing, and logistics. Coordinated with international guests, vendors, and staff to enhance service efficiency and customer satisfaction. Strengthened leadership, problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication skills through hands-on management experience in a dynamic hospitality environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas and guest rooms.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.
Volunteer
Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy – Rosemont Preserve Habitat Restoration
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Participated in AFC’s Rosemont Preserve Habitat Restoration, working alongside local volunteers to remove invasive plants, clear debris, and maintain native vegetation to strengthen the area’s ecosystem and promote biodiversity.
- Joined AFC’s Sycamore Canyon restoration project to restore a critical wildlife corridor by removing invasive species, planting native vegetation, and improving natural habitats that support local biodiversity.
- Volunteered with AFC’s Sunshine Preserve restoration team to enhance the health of native habitats by planting, watering, and maintaining local vegetation while promoting community engagement in urban conservation efforts.
Education
No Degree - Undergraduate Coursework (Business & Economics)
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CANo Degree - Undergraduate Studies (International Relations)
Ozyegin University
Istanbul, TurkeyHigh School Diploma -
Bahcesehir College Anatolian High School
Istanbul, Turkey06-2021
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Academic writing & citation
- Research & analytical skills
- Academic and professional communication
- Time management & organization
Timeline
Volunteer
Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy – Rosemont Preserve Habitat Restoration
11.2025 - 01.2026
Volunteer
CALPIRG Students – UCLA Chapter
10.2025 - Current
Volunteer
The Bay Foundation
10.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Big Sunday
10.2025 - Current
Volunteer
TreePeople – Urban Forestry & Climate Resilience Volunteer
03.2025 - Current
Hospitality Worker
Chamada Prestige Hotel (Family Business)
06.2020 - Current
No Degree - Undergraduate Coursework (Business & Economics)
University of California, Los Angeles
No Degree - Undergraduate Studies (International Relations)
Ozyegin University
High School Diploma -
Bahcesehir College Anatolian High School