Umut Azad Akkel Email and Phone Number
Hi. I am an independent visual/conceptual artist and a passionate and process-obsessed product designer from Izmir, Turkey.High energy and hands-on professional with extensive experience in e-commerce, specialised in product development, project management and marketing. A solution-oriented creative thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments.
Gropius Bau
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Visitor Relations And Exhibition GuideGropius Bau Mar 2022 - PresentBerlin, Germany•Art Mediation: leading museum visitors through the exhibitions while giving them background information on displayed artworks •Actively contributing to the diversity and inclusion plan of the institution•Writing interpretation texts for artworks and exhibitions -
Project Manager, Art Director, Fundraiser For Art Project GeduldSelf-Employed Sep 2021 - Sep 2022Berlin, Berlin, Germany•Leading the realization and production of my participatory art installation at Steinplatz Berlin•Creating financial resources by raising funds and finding sponsorships•Organizing an open-air party with two DJ performances•Leading the bureaucratic process aimed at securing permission to use a public space (Steinplatz)
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Cultural Event Manager And Intercultural MentorThe Berlin University Of The Arts Sep 2018 - Sep 2022Berlin, Berlin, Germany•Organizing, realizing and co-curating interdisciplinary symposium series for UdK Berlin:•21-25 Nov. 2018; IRAN 101; a seminar about contemporary Iranian Art and Culture. It took place at Universität der Künste Berlin•2-7 Dec. 2019; Fava Connection; a seminar about the cultural relationship and interaction of the People of Greece and Turkey. The locations were Universität der Künste Berlin and bi’bak Berlin•22-26 Nov. 2021; Korean Nomad, A Symposium on South Korean Culture, Immigration Experiences and the Social Dynamics of the Korean Diaspora•Fundraising and managing the whole bureaucratic processbehind symposiums -
Project Manager, Art Director, FundraiserOyoun | Kultur Neudenken Aug 2020 - Feb 2022Berlin, Berlin, Germany•Organizing and realizing - 5 weeks long - interdisciplinary art festival: 3 DJ performances, 4 concerts, 3 film screenings, 1 body performance, 3 panel discussions and 1 theatre play•Leading the realization and production of my participatory art installation at Tempelhofer Feld•Creating and managing a team of 5 to realize the project•Creating financial resources by raising funds and finding sponsorships•Responsible for the communication among 4 institutions•Leading the bureaucratic process aimed at securing permission to use public spaces (several areas of Neukölln)
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Exhibition Guide (In English And Turkish) Hello World - Revising A Collection ExhibitionHamburger Bahnhof Museum Für Gegenwart - Berlin Mar 2018 - Aug 2018Berlin, Berlin, Germany•Creating a narrative and concept based on selected artworks of the exhibition for my guided tours -
Product And Sales LeadMykapak Jun 2016 - Feb 2017Istanbul, Turkey•Accountable for availability and producibility of online shop product samples•Leading the design (product and UX) process•Contact point for UX designers and sales team•Setting in-house processes for cross-department collaboration•Maintaining the existng B2B relations and establishing new partnerships
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Customer Relations And B2B Communication For Mykapak Phone Accessory, TurkeyMykapak Phone Accessory May 2015 - May 2016Türkiye•Responsible for following up on online orders, handling customer complaints, and processing refunds•Communication with material suppliers and business partners•Maintaining and building customer relationships as well as B2B partnerships•Optimizing internal processes to improve customer satisfaction
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Assistant Manager Business DevelopmentDevinim Teknoloji Sep 2013 - May 2015İzmir, Turkey•Conducting negotiations between Devinim Technology and product suppliers•Supporting the sales team with reporting, product search and business operations•Tracking customer inquiries and handling feedback to improve customer satisfaction•Assisting the customer service team with managing online orders, complaints, and refunds
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Stage Designer And Assistant DramaturgyBaşka Tiyatro Sep 2012 - Sep 2014Istanbul, Turkey•Stage design and dramaturgy for Biedermann und die Brandstifter by Max Frisch•Stage design and dramaturgy for Oyun Nasıl Oynanmalı by Vasıf Öngören•Stage design for The City: A Trilogy of One-Act Plays by Loula Anagnostakis
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Intern DesignerKoleksiyon Jul 2013 - Aug 2013•Intensive 2 months rotation program, including insights into all the stages of the product design cycle (drawing > planning > production > packaging) at Koleksiyon Design factory headquarters
Umut Azad Akkel Education Details
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Fine Art (Bildende Kunst) -
Industrial And Product Design -
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Frequently Asked Questions about Umut Azad Akkel
What company does Umut Azad Akkel work for?
Umut Azad Akkel works for Gropius Bau
What is Umut Azad Akkel's role at the current company?
Umut Azad Akkel's current role is Contemporary Artist, Design Professional, Project Manager, Interdisciplinary Event Manager.
What schools did Umut Azad Akkel attend?
Umut Azad Akkel attended Universität Der Künste Berlin, Kadir Has University, The Berlin University Of The Arts.
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