Zin Öykü ATALAY
Bern
Summary
Dynamic and versatile economics student with experience in diplomacy, strategy, and quantitative analysis. Strong background in social sciences and STEM, with a particular interest in economic policy and data analysis. Passionate about applying interdisciplinary knowledge to address societal challenges and promote diversity and inclusion.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Rethinking Economics HSG
St. Gallen
06.2025 - Current
- President of the St. Gallen branch of an international student network with over 120 chapters worldwide, dedicated to promoting accessible and pluralistic economics; leading the HSG chapter of 130+ members.
- Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
Head of Participants
Model World Trade Organization
Geneva
06.2025 - Current
- The largest simulation of the World Trade Organization negotiations in the World, held at the WTO headquarters in Geneva.
- Recruited, interviewed, and admitted chairpersons and participants from 40+ countries for WTO Simulation, managing selective application process for 220+ applicants.
- Coordinated global university outreach and participant support, overseeing visa arrangements, accommodation, and logistics in St. Gallen and Geneva.
Elected Student Representative
University of St. Gallen
St. Gallen
06.2025 - Current
- Elected student representative of the Faculty of Economics and Political Sciences at the University of St. Gallen.
- Representing all students in economics and international affairs across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs.
- Liaising between students and faculty, contributing to the development of academic policies, and ensuring student perspectives are represented in faculty decisions.
Head of Marketing
Rethinking Economics HSG
St. Gallen
10.2024 - 06.2025
Project Specialist
U.S. Embassy in Bern
Bern
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Project specialist in the Youth Council of the U.S. Embassy, specializing in diversity and inclusion projects.
- Planned and executed large-scale public events for U.S. Embassy, overseeing financing, budgeting, and communications for effective diplomatic outreach.
Astrophysics Intern
University of Bern
Bern
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Intern in the Space and Habitability section of the Astrophysics Department of the University of Bern.
- Conducted advanced statistical analyses and mathematical modeling for astrophysical research with R programming and Excel.
Education
Bachelors - Economics
University of St. Gallen (HSG)
St. Gallen04-2026
Matura - Physics and Applications of Mathematics
Gymnasium Kirchenfeld
Bern07-2024
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Public Speaking & Communication
- Financial Analysis
- Diplomacy & Negotiation
- Event Management
- Cultural Engagement
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- R Programming
- Statistical Analysis
Accomplishments
- Developed and instituted employee training and retention initiative that reduced employee turnover by [Number]% within [Timeframe].
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
Timeline
President
Rethinking Economics HSG
06.2025 - Current
Head of Participants
Model World Trade Organization
06.2025 - Current
Elected Student Representative
University of St. Gallen
06.2025 - Current
Head of Marketing
Rethinking Economics HSG
10.2024 - 06.2025
Project Specialist
U.S. Embassy in Bern
08.2023 - 09.2024
Astrophysics Intern
University of Bern
03.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelors - Economics
University of St. Gallen (HSG)
Matura - Physics and Applications of Mathematics
Gymnasium Kirchenfeld