
Ilknur Unal
Psychological Counselor | Student Development & Stress Management

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HR Graduate Candidate | DEI Advocate | Talent Acquisition Specialist | Cross-Cultural HR Strategies
Education

Lambton College
2024 - 2025Postgraduate Certificate Business Management – Human ResourcesRelevant Coursework: - Talent Acquisition & HR Management Systems - Occupational Health & Safety Compliance (OHSA Standards) - HR Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making - Employment Law & Labor Relations Key Projects: - Designed a diversity-focused recruitment plan for a simulated tech startup, improving candidate inclusivity by 40%. - Conducted a workplace safety audit aligned with Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi
2019 - 2023Bachelor's degree Psychological Counseling and Guidance 3.6Thesis: "Impact of Anxiety Management Workshops on Academic Performance in High School Students" (Published in university journal). Relevant Coursework: - Lifespan Development & Adjustment Challenges - Diagnosis and Classification of Psychological Disorders - Crisis Intervention Strategies - Social Dynamics in Multicultural Environments Key Achievement: - Organized a mental health awareness campaign reaching 500+ students, featuring workshops on stress… Show more Thesis: "Impact of Anxiety Management Workshops on Academic Performance in High School Students" (Published in university journal). Relevant Coursework: - Lifespan Development & Adjustment Challenges - Diagnosis and Classification of Psychological Disorders - Crisis Intervention Strategies - Social Dynamics in Multicultural Environments Key Achievement: - Organized a mental health awareness campaign reaching 500+ students, featuring workshops on stress management and peer support. Show less
Experience

Açı Koleji Beylikdüzü
Jun 2022 - Jun 2023Psychological Counselor | Student Development & Stress ManagementProvided one-on-one counseling to 50+ high school students, reducing exam-related anxiety by 40% through tailored workshops.Organized monthly "Stress Management" seminars attended by 100+ students and parents, receiving 90% positive feedback in post-event surveys.Launched a peer mentorship program, increasing student engagement by 35% through structured support systems.

Bartimaeus Rehabilitation Services Inc.
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024Psychological Support Worker | Trauma Recovery & Employee Wellness AdvocacyMonitored recovery progress for 10+ trauma patients weekly, collaborating with medical teams to adjust care plans and improve treatment outcomes.Implemented personalized coping strategies, boosting patient satisfaction scores by 30% within 3 months.Documented psychological reports using digital health platforms, ensuring 100% compliance with medical standards.

GAOTek Inc.
Jan 2024 - Aug 2024Human Resources Intern | Talent Acquisition & Recruitment SupportScreened 100+ resumes using LinkedIn Recruiter and conducted pre-interviews, reducing screening time by 2 weeks through optimized candidate filters.Automated employee database entries with MS Excel macros, minimizing manual errors by 20% and saving 5+ hours weekly for the HR team.Prepared weekly recruitment reports for senior HR managers, improving transparency in talent pipeline management.

Athens Pastries
Sept 2024 - nowShift Manager | Operational Efficiency & Team LeadershipLed a team of 3 part-time staff, improving task completion speed by 25% through streamlined workflows and clear role delegation.Achieved 100% accuracy in daily cash reconciliations and inventory audits, ensuring compliance with financial protocols.Resolved customer complaints with a 95% satisfaction rate, enhancing brand loyalty and repeat business.
Licenses & Certifications

Call It Out: Racism, Racial Discrimination and Human Rights
Ontario Human Rights CommissionMay 2024
Working Together: Ontario Human Rights Code & AODA
Ontario Human Rights CommissionMay 2024
Removing the Canadian Experience Barrier (Employment Agencies Guide)
Ontario Human Rights CommissionMay 2024
Human Rights and the Duty to Accommodate
Ontario Human Rights CommissionMay 2024
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