About Me.
My name is Garen, and I was born in Istanbul in 1998. I have grown up with a passion for computers since my childhood. At the age of 12, I discovered Adobe through watching and practicing Adobe Photoshop tutorials on YouTube. I developed my skills by editing videos that I recorded due to my hobbies.
During my university years, I excelled in practical courses without facing any difficulties as they aligned with my areas of interest. As a result, I successfully completed two universities with outstanding grades. Additionally, I pursued part-time work as a fashion photographer and also worked as a cameraman at Luys TV.
One of the most significant milestones in my career was my role as a Jr. Art Director at Markacat Digital Marketing Agency, where I actively contributed to the agency's success with my creative input. Markacat holds a special place in my heart as it has been instrumental in shaping my professional journey.
Since September 2022, I have been utilizing the power of artificial intelligence software to generate visually compelling content based on textual descriptions. This cutting-edge technology has allowed me to further enhance my creative endeavors.
Education
2018-2020
Visual Communication Design
Beykoz University
In 2018, I earned a full scholarship to pursue a degree in Visual Communication Design at Beykoz University. Throughout my academic journey, I consistently demonstrated exceptional performance, which was a testament to the hard work and dedication I had cultivated in my previous endeavors. As a result, I successfully graduated with a commendable GPA of 3.48 out of 4, without encountering any notable obstacles.
2020-2023
Communication Design
Nisantasi University
After completing my studies at Beykoz University, I successfully transferred to Nişantaşı University's Communication Design department with a full scholarship to pursue my undergraduate program. The curriculum primarily focused on practical coursework, allowing me to navigate through the program without encountering significant challenges. As a result, I graduated with an impressive GPA of 3.74 out of 4.
Experience
2019-2020
Videographer
Luys TV
I had the opportunity to apply my technical camera expertise through my work with Luys TV, which allowed me to further enhance my practical skills. Leveraging this valuable experience, I now pay meticulous attention to framing adjustments in my designs.
2022-2023
Jr. Art Director
Markacat
In my determined efforts to secure a position at this agency, I diligently sent numerous emails. However, receiving no response prompted me to take a proactive approach by personally visiting the agency and introducing myself while articulating my objectives. Initially, I was tasked with creating a video for their clients based in Canada, with a mere two-hour time frame. Choosing to invest that time in thoughtful consideration rather than immediate video production, I sketched out a series of concept drafts spanning several pages. This unconventional approach proved fruitful as I was subsequently offered the job, leading to a significant expansion of my creative capabilities. One of the most significant milestones in my career was my role as a Jr. Art Director at Markacat Digital Marketing Agency, where I actively contributed to the agency's success with my creative input. I still utilize the elements of design that I learned from Markacat in today's industry. Markacat holds a special place in my heart as it has been instrumental in shaping my professional journey.