Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Publications
Languages
Certification
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Onurcan Gokkaya

Oakville,ON

Summary

Strategic thinker, problem deconstruct, and decision maker with expertise in government, communication, people, processing and data.

There are multiple sources you can learn more about me:

  • LinkedIn: inkedin.com/in/onurcangokkaya/
  • Blog: onurcangokkaya.notion.site/
  • AI Twin: bit.ly/onurcantwin

Overview

7
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

House of Commons of Canada

Public Relations and Outreach Manager
06.2024 - Current

Job overview

    • Strategy Development: Created and executed strategies for outreach, communication, engagements, and stakeholders.
    • Data Integration: Designed and implemented an integrated database, breaking down data silos and linking to a real-time performance dashboard.
    • Decision-Making: Diversified the input data for decision-making processes and created a data-driven framework to evaluate options.
    • Crisis Communication Leadership: Provided strategic advisory support during national and international crises.

House of Commons of Canada

Senior Assistant of Hon. Anita Anand
10.2021 - 06.2024

Job overview

    • Problem-Solving: Resolved over 400 complex cases involving government processes, from emergency rescue operations to regulatory disputes.
    • Data Management: Developed a dynamic contact database from high-level engagements, evolving into strategic outreach products.
    • Innovative Solutions: A first-of-its-kind government communication social media channel, Alternative Message Delivery Options, Scorecards, and Dynamic Dashboards.
    • Relationships: Built strong relationships with cross-agency partnerships and a diverse group of residents and community groups.

University of Waterloo

Senator
05.2021 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Advocated for more student housing and environmentally friendly policies.
  • Contributed to developing responsible investment guidelines.

University of Waterloo

Teaching and Research Assistant
09.2020 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Managed four tutorials, evaluated papers and assignments, and assisted four professors in organizing their classes, demonstrating strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills.

United Nations Sustainable Development Network

Global Project Officer
08.2020 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Managed global hubs' engagement across 25 countries for the SDG Students Program, demonstrating the ability to manage complex, international projects and diverse groups.
  • Developed and maintained relationships between local leadership and the global team.

World Wildlife Fund

Intern at Green Offices Program
10.2018 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Assisted project leadership in various tasks including providing program training to the participating corporate offices, responding to client complaints, and creating platform content.

Coca-Cola

Intern at Commerce Department
06.2018 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Gained insight into corporate operations in one of the largest brands in the world.
  • Analyzed the systems and offered practical solutions, responded to customer complaints, and contributed to the e-commerce platform by adding a new online Collectible Section.

Ontario Soccer

Match Official
04.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Demonstrated strong decision-making and leadership by officiating over 250 high-pressure matches, ensuring fair outcomes through quick, strategic judgments and effective people management

Education

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON

Master's degree from Sustainability Management
03-2023

University Overview

Yildiz Technical University
Istanbul

BBA from Business Administration
01-2019

University Overview

Università Degli Studi Di Perugia
Perugia, Italy

Exchange from Business Administration and Management, General
06-2017

University Overview

Skills

  • Strategy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Data Analysis & Visualization
  • AI Co-Intelligent
  • Research
  • Financial and Business Acumen

Awards

Awards
  • High Honour University Graduate
  • Merit Award by the uWaterloo


Publications

Publications
An Extensive Green Bond Market Analysis from 2015 to 2021

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working

Certification

  • Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
  • Green Economy Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)

Timeline

Public Relations and Outreach Manager
House of Commons of Canada
06.2024 - Current
Senior Assistant of Hon. Anita Anand
House of Commons of Canada
10.2021 - 06.2024
Senator
University of Waterloo
05.2021 - 01.2023
Teaching and Research Assistant
University of Waterloo
09.2020 - 08.2022
Global Project Officer
United Nations Sustainable Development Network
08.2020 - 07.2021
Match Official
Ontario Soccer
04.2019 - Current
Intern at Green Offices Program
World Wildlife Fund
10.2018 - 01.2019
Intern at Commerce Department
Coca-Cola
06.2018 - 09.2018
University of Waterloo
Master's degree from Sustainability Management
Yildiz Technical University
BBA from Business Administration
Università Degli Studi Di Perugia
Exchange from Business Administration and Management, General

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