Zeynep Ruijter

Zeynep Ruijter has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Zeynep started their career in 2012 as a Studio Assistant at Morhipo, a leading e-commerce company for high-end designer brands in Turkey. Zeynep gained experience in the fashion and e-commerce industry by working with fashion stylists, photographers, and other stakeholders.

From 2015 to 2016, Zeynep worked as an Account Manager at Happychic Holding, the mother company of three well-known French fashion retailers. Their role involved developing products in Turkey for European stores and managing relationships with manufacturers and other teams.

In 2018, Zeynep joined IKSV, the Istanbul Foundation for Culture & Arts, where they worked in PR and Communications. IKSV is a prestigious arts and culture organization that organizes various cultural events in Turkey and Europe.

In 2020, Zeynep moved to the Netherlands and started working as an International Consultant Assistant at Effectory, Europe's leading employee feedback solution. However, they found the role to be overqualified for their career expectations and eventually left the company for a new opportunity in another organization.

In 2022, Zeynep joined Concrete Amsterdam as a Creative PR & Communications Specialist. Concrete is a unique multi-disciplinary design studio located in Amsterdam, known for designing popular spots in the city and beyond.

Currently, Zeynep holds the position of Customer Marketing Manager at Effectory, where they continue to contribute their expertise in employee feedback solutions.

Zeynep Ruijter completed their Bachelor's degree in Communication from Fontys Academy for the Creative Economy in 2017. Zeynep also obtained another Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from Kadir Has University, which they completed in the same year. In 2018, they enrolled in Istanbul Technical University for a Master's degree in Arts & Social Sciences Faculty, specializing in MIAM. In addition to their formal education, they obtained certifications in "How to Make Strategic Thinking a Habit" from LinkedIn in December 2022 and "A Start-Up Adventure" from Kadir Has University in March 2017.