IPEK BAKIR
(860) 941-2016 • [email protected]
EDUCATION
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, TEACHERS COLLEGE, New York, NY
MA, Spring 2015
Degree:
Economics and Education
Coursework:
Applied Regression Analysis, Microeconomic Theory and Application, International Comparative
Studies in Education Finance, Education and Economic Development, Statistical Inference, Resource
Allocation in Education, Organizational Psychology, Economics and Education; Conflict Resolution;
Technology and School Change
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, New London, CT
BA, May 2012
Double Major:
Government GPA: 3.5 ; Urban Studies GPA: 3.76
Honors:
Deans High Honors, Fall 2009, Spring 2011, Fall-Spring 2012
Coursework:
Chinese Politics; State and Markets in East Asia; Social Psychology; Intro. Microeconomics;
Comparative and International Middle East Politics; Environmental Activism; Urban Sociology;
Environmental Psychology
BILKENT UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Ankara, Turkey
International Baccalaureate Diploma 2008
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
The Center for Benefit-Cost Studies of Education Columbia University, Teachers College, Research Assistant
2014- Present
July
Department of Anthropology, Connecticut College, Research Assistant
Spring-Summer 2010
• Assisted Professor John Burton with research on the topic of human biology as a cultural phenomenon.
• Researched and analyzed the work of leading scholars in the field and summarized primary source materials.
Middle East Technical University, Strategic Improvement Commission, Ankara, Turkey, Finance Intern/Researcher
Summer 2010
• Assisted the Head of Finance with analyzing financial and legal documentation to create the 2010 Annual Financial Report
for the University.
• Spearheaded new investment ideas for future improvement based on the outcomes of previous strategic expenditure
reports, and successful plans used by University’s in different countries.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Santex Fashion USA, Inc., New York, NY, Import Traffic Coordinator & Accounts Payable/Receivable Assistant
Aug
2012- Aug 2013
• Managed internal tracking of inventory, factory garment invoices, order status and freight bookings to formulate biweekly
commission and cash flow reports and presented them to the Chief Executive.
• Maintained detailed records of shipment schedules, communicating key information to customers and internal
stakeholders that led to efficient customs clearance and a commission rate of around $2 million in the month of
September.
• Kept customers and vendors up-to-date on import activity by organizing the information on all vessel and air shipments
(200 shipments per month on average) onto the EDI system for purchase orders.
• Optimized the supply chain by assisting and holding bimonthly training sessions for vendors in Jordan, Egypt, Israel,
Pakistan, China and Turkey about the US Customs regulations.
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Global Talent Management, New York, NY, Diversity & Inclusion Intern
Summer 2011
• Organized and conducted intensive interviews with Human Resources representatives in over twenty countries to glean
information on global diversity and inclusion practices. Analyzed the information and presented report to senior
management.
• Developed a business case for talent management practices of member firms, using internal and external sources on the
topic of demographic changes, shifts in expectations of younger workers and the role of women in the workforce.
• Assisted the creation of a proposal for future diversity and inclusion initiatives based on myriad of reports conducted by
the World Economic Forum, such as the annual Global Gender Gap Report.
The College Voice, Connecticut College, Managing Editor
Fall 2011-Spring 2012
• Strong communication skills, keen eye on detail and excellent organizational skills led to successful management of a
yearly budget of $20,000 and around $10,000 increase in the budget of the newspaper.
• As the Chief Operating Officer, coordinated day-to-day management of the weekly newspaper, oversaw weekly meetings
with staff, while pursuing innovative ventures and services to make publication current, diverse, and appropriate.
• Introduced and wrote the bi-weekly financial column during Spring 2012.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Society of Economics and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, Graduate Student Representative Fall 2013-Present
Student Advisory Board, Government/Intl. Relations Departments, Connecticut College, Chair
Fall 2011-Spring 2012
Student Government Association Connecticut College, House Senator
Fall 2009-Spring 2010
Model United Nations, Bilkent Univ. Preparatory School, Ankara, Turkey, Organizer/Judge/Student Rep.
Fall 2006-2008
SKILLS SUMMARY
• Language: Fluent in English and Turkish, Basic French and Spanish proficiency
• Proficient with SPSS, EDI, QuickBooks, InDesign and Excel
• Strong data tracking and reporting skills; Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
• Accomplished at ballet (instructor level), photography (AFSAT) and tenor saxophonist in Bilkent Jazz Musicians Ensemble