Elif Peker

Senior Editorial Specialist, Published Author & Content Strategist with over a decade of dual experience in literary publishing and corporate process governance (ex-Internal Audit Manager at iLab Holding & Deutsche Bank JV). Demonstrates exceptional mastery of the Turkish language, style consistency, and cross-cultural tone adaptation. Author and illustrator of children's literature, with Lila's Magical Garden currently in print publication in Germany by Twiceless Agency.

Combines a rich background in creative storytelling and visual illustration with rigorous corporate analytical discipline, offering an articulate, detail-oriented approach to remote editing, content curation, and international media projects.

Senior Editor, Author & Illustrator (Co-Founder) at Küsena Publishing Co. (2012-08 – Present)

• End-to-End Publication Management: Direct the lifecycle of print and e-books from initial concept and manuscript review to final publication and distribution.
• Editorial Governance: Establish content strategy, editorial standards, style guidelines, and tone-of-voice to ensure high publication quality and brand consistency.
• Team Supervision & Recruitment: Lead the hiring, coordination, and workflow management of cross-functional teams, including freelance editors, writers, graphic designers, and illustrators.
• Operations & Strategy: Oversee distribution channels, promotional strategies, and pricing frameworks to optimize market reach.
• Published Author & Illustrator: Authored and illustrated children's books, including Shiney Kiku (2024) and Lila'nın Sihirli Bahçesi (Lila's Magical Garden, 2025). The German edition of Lila's Magical Garden is currently in print publication by Twiceless Agency (Germany). Currently writing a Young Adult (YA) novel and designing illustration concepts for upcoming titles.
• Multimedia & Broadcast Production: Co-produced the 13-episode documentary series "Unutulan Çocuk Oyunları" broadcast on TRT Belgesel HD; scripted and produced promotional digital video content for new book releases.
• Industry Representation: Represented the publishing house at domestic and international book fairs, cultural summits, and industry networking events.

Internal Audit Manager at iLab Holding (2015-05 – 2019-08)

• Operations & Process Governance: Executed comprehensive operational, process, and compliance audits across leading digital media and tech ventures (including Kariyer.net, Sigortam.net, Emlakjet, Arabam.com, Cimri).
• Ethics & Risk Management: Designed and established the corporate Whistleblowing & Ethics framework; evaluated risk management and governance processes to ensure business continuity.
• Research & Strategic Reporting: Conducted high-level research, interviews, and compliance evaluations; regularly reported findings and strategic guidance to the Executive Audit Committee.

Senior Internal Controller at DD Mortgage (JV of Deutsche Bank & Doğan Group) (2014-01 – 2015-05)

• Project Management & Compliance: Led internal control testing, corporate business continuity projects, and IT system transition monitoring for joint-venture operations.
• Executive Communication: Articulated operational findings and recommendations through comprehensive written reports and presentations to senior leadership.

Risk Management & Internal Control Executive at Aksigorta (2008-08 – 2012-08)

Established Enterprise Risk Management models, designed e-learning training platforms (MASAK), and monitored legislative compliance across regional offices.

Auditor at Moore Stephens Turkey (2007-06 – 2008-07)

• Provided financial analysis and tax consulting services for corporate clients.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Financial Economics – Marmara University (2007-09 – 2009-09)

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics – Kadir Has University (2003-09 – 2007-06)