Burak Mert

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Cultural Manager with over ten years of experience in the arts and culture field. Proven leadership in managing international residency programs, museum operations, and artistic projects. Strong background in finance and auditing, with a passion for fostering creativity and cultural exchange. 

Memberships

AICA Turkiye

Social Value Turkiye

Experiences 

• Gate 27        Istanbul, December 2022 – ongoing

Director

• Borusan Contemporary  Istanbul, December 2014-November 2022

Museum Executive September 2019 – November 2022

Prize: My dissertation project received the winner rank upon completion of the Curating Contemporary Art program co-conducted by Open Dialogue Istanbul and Akbank Sanat. 

Communications and Events Manager April 2016 – September 2019 

Prize: pptArt rewarded Borusan Contemporary for “its multi-platform of exhibitions, events, educational activities, new commissions, and site-specific installations” at the Corporate Art Award 2018. 

Museum Operations Specialist December 2014 – April 2016 

• Borusan Makina ve Güç Sistemleri Istanbul, February 2013 – November 2014 [Borusan Machine and Power Systems]

Internal Audit Specialist 

• Ernst & Young Global Limited Istanbul, October 2011 – February 2013 

Experienced Audit Assistant

Education 

Anadolu University  2025 expected, Istanbul B.A. Philosophy 

Bilgi University 2017, Istanbul M.A. in Culture Management CGPA: 3,63/4.00 (High Hon.) 

Yeditepe University 2009, Istanbul  B.A. in Economics (Full Scholarship) CGPA: 3.66 / 4.00 High Honor. BA in Economics, Ranking: #3 in the department 

InHolland University 2007, Amsterdam Fall International Business Management Studies Exchange student 

Certificates and Licenses 

Social Value & SROI Accredited Practioner Training

Institution: Social Value International Location: Istanbul Duration: 16 Hrs. Date: November 2023

Curating Contemporary Art 

Institution: Open Dialog Istanbul and Akbank Sanat Location: Istanbul Duration: 80 Hrs. Date: November 2019-May 2020 

Founding Lean Startup 

Institution: Istanbul Technical University Çekirdek Early Incubation Center Location: Istanbul Duration: 32 Hrs. Date: January 17-February 27, 2019 

NESTA Creative Enterprise Program 

Institution: British Council and NESTA Location: Istanbul Duration: 24 Hrs. Date: November 13-15, 2018 

Web Design Institution: Yıldız Technical University Life Long Education Center Location: Istanbul Duration: 64 Hrs. Date: December 2017-February 2018 

International Museum Academy UK: Audience Engagement Institution: British Council and National Museum of Liverpool Location: Liverpool Duration: 40 Hrs. Date: August 22-26, 2016 

Advanced Microsoft Office – Excel Institution: Manisa Elginkan Foundation Location: Manisa Duration: 50 Hrs. Date: July 08–29, 2010 

Windows XP, Office (Word, Excel) Institution: Manisa Elginkan Foundation Location: Manisa Duration: 100 Hrs. Date: March 29–May 10, 2010