Elif Celik

• Designed and implemented a cross-project tracking system for 5 parallel construction projects, increasing transparency on timelines, dependencies, and resource allocation • Built KPI-driven dashboards and reporting structures, enabling real-time visibility on project performance and risk exposure for management • Proactively identified and mitigated budget and scheduling risks, reducing critical project deviations by ~25%

Collaborated with industry professionals to design and implement data-driven asset allocation strategies using analytics, forecasting, and optimization to support real-world investment decision-making. Key contributions & results • Built and analyzed multi-asset portfolio models using historical financial data to evaluate risk-return trade-offs and allocation efficiency • Applied statistical forecasting and simulation techniques to assess portfolio performance under uncertainty • Optimized asset allocation

• Built a cross-functional performance and project tracking system across 2 teams and multiple parallel projects, enabling early identification of operational risks and delays • Developed a KPI-driven reporting framework for weekly management updates, providing clear visibility on progress, risks, and operational blockers • Led KPI reporting and automated recurring analyses in Excel, reducing manual workload by ~2–8 hours per week while improving reporting speed and accuracy • Coordinated and supported stra

During my Master’s studies, I supported multiple internationally oriented research initiatives on SME internationalization and entrepreneurship ecosystems. One stream examined how Turkish SMEs expand globally by analyzing market data and trends, highlighting growth paths that often diverge from classic incremental internationalization models. Another explored how gender and social inequalities shape Lebanon’s entrepreneurial landscape, with a focus on the economic and innovation impact of women entrepreneur

• Supported core administrative processes across the Office of the Provost in an international university environment, collaborating with multiple internal stakeholders • Structured and prepared project-related data in Excel, improving transparency and coordination of ongoing initiatives • Analyzed and visualized key university KPIs to support data-driven decision-making and preparation of materials for senior leadership

• Conducted structured competitive and pricing analyses, identifying strategic market positioning and price optimization opportunities • Performed in-depth market research and service analysis, translating insights into actionable recommendations for senior management • Developed detailed consumer personas by analyzing demographic, psychographic, and behavioral data to support targeted strategy development • Applied SWOT analysis and leveraged web scraping techniques to generate real-time competitive insigh

Supported undergraduate and graduate-level instruction across five business and management courses, each averaging 30 students. Contributed to both academic and operational aspects of course delivery while serving as a liaison between students and faculty to enhance engagement and performance. Courses Supported: - AD 642 Project Management - AD 740 Planning and Operating New Ventures - AD 741 Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services - MG 410 Entrepreneurial Management - MG 520 Internationa

Focused on identifying, assessing, and mitigating organizational risks across strategic, operational, financial, and technological domains. Gained hands-on experience with risk modeling, compliance frameworks, business continuity planning, and data-driven decision-making.