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Zeynep Polat

Summary

As a final-year student at EHL Hospitality Management School and a driven management trainee at The Peninsula Group, my passion for innovation and dedication to excellence in the hospitality industry make me an ideal candidate for future managerial roles. I thrive in collaborative environments and approach challenges with adaptability and a strong work ethic, poised to deliver exceptional results that contribute to success.

Professional experiences

Manager in trainee (mit)

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL ISTANBUL AT THE BOSPHORUS , Istanbul

From March 2025 to Today

F&b management trainee

THE PENINSULA HOTELS , Istanbul

From July 2023 to January 2024

Marketing assistant

Association EHLsmile

From September 2022 to January 2023

Non-profit organization aiming to support and develop hospitality training programs for underprivileged young people in developing countries.

- Managed Instagram account, including content creation, scheduling, and engagement.
- Created visually appealing and engaging posts tailored to the target audience.
- Responded to comments, messages, and mentions to foster community engagement.

Marketing & communication assistant

SIHMUN

From February 2022 to September 2022

SIHMUN is a 5- day conference where students from the top universities worldwide will take the role of UN Ambassadors and debate about different political, economic, or social topics, which will be regrouped under the overall theme of hospitality.

- Managed Instagram and LinkedIn accounts, including content creation, scheduling, and engagement.
- Created visually appealing and engaging posts tailored to the target audience.

Food and beverage intern

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Bodrum

From March 2021 to August 2021

6-month F&B Operational Internship experience in several different positions:
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"The Club Restaurant" offers unique tastes of world cuisine and various sushi selections.

Leadership academy mentor

Geleceğin Yıldızları - Future Stars Inc.

From August 2019 to September 2021

As a mentor at the Future Stars Leadership Academy, I guided young leaders in developing their communication, risk management, leadership, and presentation skills. I contributed to future coaches' personal and professional growth through a 200-hour theoretical and practical training program.

Summer camp counselor assistant

Geleceğin Yıldızları - Future Stars Inc.

From September 2017 to August 2019

Summer camp counselor guide

Geleceğin Yıldızları - Future Stars Inc.

From July 2017 to September 2017

Future Stars has been a leading camp & out-of-school organization and ultimate summer experience address for the youth of 70 nations since 1989. In addition, Future Stars have been conducting Corporate Social Responsibility Projects in cooperation with corporations and NGO’s for the children with special needs.

Degree

2025 – EHL Campus Lausanne – Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management

Languages

Anglais - Fluent

Turc - Native language

Français - Notion

Skills

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Hospitality
Hospitality Industry
hospitality management
Food & Beverage
Microsoft Excel
social media
Digital Media
Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Management
Team Leadership
Working with children
Leadership
Analytical Skills
Communication
Teamwork
problem solving
Customer Service
Digital Marketing
Program Management