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Nilgun Damla Sonmezates

Fuquay-Varina

Summary

I am a customer-focused and friendly professional with experience in cultural workshops, retail sales, food service, and volunteer work. I have organized Turkish mosaic art workshops, assisted customers in a furniture store, worked as a restaurant server, and volunteered at UNC events and games, helping with ticket checks. Fluent in English and Turkish and currently learning French, I bring strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and a positive attitude. I am pursuing an Associate in Arts at Wake Technical Community College with plans to transfer to UNC for a Bachelor’s in Psychology.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Mosaic Art Workshop Instructor

Turkish Mosaic Art Studio
05.2025 - Current
  • Designed and facilitated engaging mosaic art workshops for diverse participant groups.
  • Instructed participants on various mosaic techniques and materials to enhance creative skills.
  • Organized and led mosaic art workshops for groups of 30–40 participants in hotels and event spaces
  • Transported and set up workshop materials, including beads, lamps, and tools
  • Introduced participants to Turkish cultural heritage through hands-on mosaic art instruction
  • Taught step-by-step techniques for creating mosaic lamps and artworks
  • Managed workshop logistics, from preparation to cleanup and storage

Furniture Sales Associate

ECO Furniture
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted customers in selecting furniture based on style and budget needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized showroom to improve customer experience.
  • Provided detailed pricing information and recorded customer notes accurately
  • Supported sales transactions and ensured customer satisfaction throughout the process


Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
05-2026

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Collaborative learning
  • Teaching strategies & Instruction
  • Sales & Product Knowledge
  • Communication Skills
  • Public Speaking & Presentation
  • Event Planning & Coordination
  • Logistics & Organization
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail

Languages

Turkish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Mosaic Art Workshop Instructor

Turkish Mosaic Art Studio
05.2025 - Current

Furniture Sales Associate

ECO Furniture
04.2023 - 09.2023

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Wake Technical Community College
Nilgun Damla Sonmezates