Melina Kılıç

Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs of students. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills and offering 10 years of experience in higher education sector and student affairs, including academic and social life of the students and promotion of the institution. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the institution in order to make students easily comprehend the rules and regulations and their satisfaction with overall services.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

International Student Consultant at Worldwide Cultural Exchange Program (WCEP) (2021-10 – 2022-08)

• Implemented strategies and plans to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
• Presented the exchange programs concept to high school students.
• Preparation of the promotional material, promotion videos and presentations.
• Interviewed the prospective students how fulfilled language requirements for the program.
• Successfully made connections with new high schools for the exchange programs promotion and cooperation.
• Guided and supported high schools in development of new programs.
• Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
• Provided detailed information and support regarding the programs to the students and parents.
• Communicated with third parties around the world involved in exchange programs procedures.

Student and Career center Manager at International University of Sarajevo (2019-04 – 2020-08)

• Organizes events at the university; coordinates and organizes activities regarding VIP guests; Responsible for development of strong relationship between students, alumni, departments at the University and employers of the international and local companies.
• Responsible for providing programs and services related to career exploration-connection with the industry.
• Coordinating and creating project with university student clubs.
• Coordinates and organizes presentations, workshops, lectures, social project and activities for students.
• Develops and manages service operations to ensure key constituents (students, graduates, alumni and employers) receives quality services and support.

Student Affairs Office Deputy Manager at International University of Sarajevo (2016-01 – 2019-03)

• Organizes students' enrollment and verifications of semesters.
• Processes statistical data.
• Supervision and maintenance of Student Information System.
• Preparation of reports and analysis.
• Organization of the events related to students academic life.
• Participation in development of procedures and rulebooks.
• Correspondence with official bodies and universities.
• Responsible for students' appeal and complaints.

Student Affairs Office assistant at International University of Sarajevo (2011-07 – 2015-12)

• Issuing different type of the student certificates and documents.
• Correspondence with the students.
• Dealing with the particular student's cases.
• Writing reports and analyses.
• Organizing events related to the students.
• Working on the process of admission and enrolment of new students.

Intern at VGT Insurance Company (2009-07 – 2009-09)

• Processing claims for international car accidents, health insurance claims, property claims, etc.
• I worked part-time for MOVTEX website, as translator for Turkish language

Intern at Chamber of Economy Canton Sarajevo (2008-07 – 2008-07)

• Assist in organization of conferences, meetings, exhibitions, promotions.
• Translation of documents from English to Bosnian, and vice versa.

Master of Arts in International and Public Relations – International University of Sarajevo (2011-10 – 2013-06)

Master of Arts in International Relations – International University of Sarajevo (2006-10 – 2010-05)

Associate of Arts in Tourism and Hotel Management Studies – Anadolu University (2016-10 – 2018-02)