Hey! I'm Deniz,

and I'm a Community & Project Strategist.

I make the internet feel like home.

I drive product momentum through smart operations, community engagement, and deep user understanding. Curious mind, good vibes, and a get-things-done attitude.

‧₊˚✧Services✧˚₊‧

Community Building & Strategy

Creating the strategy to develop, grow and sustain a community. Nurturing and growing an existing group of people with shared interests.

Creative Project Management

Planning, organizing, executing, and overseeing projects, programs, or initiatives from initiation to completion.

Design Research

Conducting design research to gain insight into user needs, preferences, behaviors, and experiences to determine the right community strategy.

Strategic Communication

Development, management, and implementation of communication plans to engage in purposeful communication.

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✰ Clients ✰

BBC Radio1, a radio station owned and operated by the BBC.

British Council, UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.

Protein, a global brand consultancy.

Sony Music, a multinational music company.

oevra, an app designed to support your creative practice.

Symphony.live, a video streaming platform for classic music.

Voice, an NFT platform for digital artists.

Featured Projects

Wall of ❤️

"Deniz had been a great asset to our project at the BBC, bringing her valuable skills as a Community Manager to something that’s really new for us. Deniz is particularly effective at giving clarity around what conditions are required to build a strong community and innovative in her thinking around how we grow and engage. She’s also just a joy and pleasure to work with!"

- Phil Rich, Partnerships and Innovation @ BBC