Elif Rana Acimis

Coordinated delivery across 22 clients running 2 to 5 products each from a suite of 5 platform products, managing 10 to 15 active workstreams simultaneously while handling 10 to 20 incoming requests per week. Led commercial evaluation of 5+ external service providers including e-signature platforms, GDPR consultants, and DPO providers, producing structured comparison that directly informed supplier selection. Owned the platform knowledge base and onboarding documentation, reducing client support dependency

Coordinate board and committee operations for a growing professional network of Turkish professionals in the Netherlands: managing agendas, action tracking, and cross-committee communication across multiple active working groups. Participate in biweekly board meetings alongside C-level executives, senior entrepreneurs, and experienced business leaders, gaining direct exposure to high-level decision-making, strategic discussions, and executive communication styles. Co-organised networking events, connecting

Supported onboarding across 10+ concurrent enterprise client projects within a structured team of 12 specialists and 2 team leads, each managing simultaneous projects in pairs. Contributed to taxonomy optimisation, import and export configuration, and platform customisation across multiple client environments, ensuring accurate data migration and smooth platform adoption. Co-organised internal staff development events as a member of the Women Employee Resource Group to bring together women and allies across

Conducted research in areas like battery storage, heat pump integration, and grid congestion. Maintained collaboration with nine partner companies in financing, EPC, energy systems, and consulting. Opened fintech accounts for over 5 SPVs to support project structuring. Created sustainability reports for 3 projects in collaboration with the Worldfavor platform, aligning with ESG reporting standards.

Supported the preparation and submission of grant applications for Eurostars and Innowwide to fund a UX design collaboration for an ERP platform. Coordinated cross-cultural meetings between stakeholders in Sweden and Türkiye, gaining hands-on experience navigating diverse business practices. Led UX optimization sessions to enhance user interface design, improving platform engagement for the target customer group. This role strengthened my skills in project writing, intercultural communication, and user-cen

Conducting research on technology transfer and commercialization strategies as part of my thesis internship. Focused on developing a comprehensive market entry scenario for a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 innovation, with the goal of supporting its transition from research to real-world application. This experience is enhancing my skills in strategic analysis, innovation management, and the commercialization of emerging technologies.

Supported the production planning team during the COVID-19 pandemic, observing crisis management and supply chain adaptation in real time. The team developed multiple scenario plans to manage workforce disruptions and maintain production continuity. Gained direct exposure to centralized supply chain planning, traceability systems, and operational resilience in manufacturing.

Observed and analysed supply chain and procurement processes at a plastics manufacturing facility. Gained foundational understanding of machine maintenance, purchasing workflows, and supply chain management in an industrial production environment.

Courses in Ethics & the Future of Business, Business Negotiations, and International Business Theories, alongside my quantitative empirical master’s thesis on the impact of EU membership on corporate headquarters relocation, equipped me with strong analytical and managerial skills, as well as a dee

During the second year of my bachelor’s degree, I had the opportunity to study abroad at The University of Hong Kong, where I followed courses in Economics and Finance in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering. Taking classes on the Chinese economy and Leadership, while studying in a differe

Interdisciplinary program combining business, engineering, and data-driven decision-making, with a strong focus on sustainable innovation and digital transformation. Worked on hands-on, project-based assignments across data science, systems thinking, and supply chain topics, while exploring how tec

Completing my high school education was a transformative experience where I earned two diplomas: the IB (International Baccalaureate) and Turkish Anadolu Lisesi Diploması. It was both challenging and immensely rewarding, shaping my academic journey and personal growth. Following in my father's foot