Melike Kaplan

Industrial Engineering Student | Galatasaray Üniversitesi

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Currently pursuing a Licentiate Degree in Industrial Engineering at Galatasaray Üniversitesi, while serving as the President of GSÜ Dijital Dönüşüm Kulübü. Core competencies include leadership, project management, and corporate communication. Recent experiences include co-leading professional summits and fostering networking opportunities, reflecting a strong ability to connect academia with industry leaders. At GSÜ Dijital Dönüşüm Kulübü, actively contribute to enhancing the organization’s visibility and strategic goals. With a focus on collaboration and community engagement, bring a clear vision to operational planning and partnerships. Passionate about leveraging leadership roles to foster inclusive spaces that align with organizational values and long-term impact.

Experience

  • Spare Parts Planning Intern at Ford Otosan
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Campus Ambassador at Procter & Gamble
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Serve as a Campus Ambassador for Head & Shoulders Act as a mediator between the brand and campus community Support and manage campus communication activities Create engaging content for social media and campus platforms Share company announcements, campaigns, and updates on campus Contribute to increasing brand awareness among students

  • GSÜ Dijital Dönüşüm Kulübü (3 yrs 10 mos)
    • President
      Jun 2025 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Vice President
      Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

      – Co-led the organization of C-level summits such as Integrity Summit, and Digital HR Days, involving top-tier industry leaders and professional panels – Initiated the inclusion of social gatherings post-events to foster stronger networking and community engagement – Actively contributed to enhancing the club’s visibility and reputation both within and beyond campus – Worked closely with the president and executive team to align operational decisions with long-term club strategy – Gained hands-on leadership experience by taking part in high-level planning, partnerships, and coordination efforts — paving the way for transition into the presidency role

    • Board Member
      Sep 2023 - Jun 2024 · 10 mos

  • Production intern at Şişecam
    Aug 2025 - Aug 2025 · 1 mo

    - Gained insights into production planning and capacity utilization practices - Strengthened analytical and observation skills through real life industrial applications - Conducted on-site observations of glass production processes

  • Assistant at Galatasaray Üniversitesi
    Sep 2024 - May 2025 · 9 mos

    I worked part-time as an assistant to my professors and faculty members at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, and I created designs for the faculty's social media.