Nefise Akcakir

About

Hello! I'm Nefise, a Creative Director and Filmmaker who leads with community-driven storytelling. I blend UI/UX design, marketing, and leadership with hands-on video production to bring ideas to life.

Experience

• Lead UI/UX Designer · Qamar Agency09-01-2025 –

  Led UI/UX design for 6 client projects end-to-end, from discovery and wireframing to high-fidelity prototypes and handoff. Designed 7 user flows and 30+ screens from concept to App Store launch.

• Creative Director & Growth Lead · Socratica09-01-2024 –

  Leading Growth and Marketing for Socratica Symposium 2026; hosting weekly sessions where people come together to work on the things they care about.

• Wireframe Designer · Qamar Agency04-01-2024 – 09-01-2025

  Design high-fidelity wireframes to represent the structure of pages or screens, focusing on layout, hierarchy, and navigation. Incorporated UX principles to ensure alignment with user behavior and expectations. Followed brand guidelines, design systems, or style guides to maintain consistency across wireframes.

• Campus Chairperson · Global Brigades, Inc. Canada08-01-2023 –

  - Oversee all GB Chapters (Public Health, Medical, Dental, and Business), operations, and activities at the University of Waterloo. - Support and mentor Chapter Leaders on campus by facilitating collaboration between Chapters on campus, resolving conflicts, and fostering leadership among the student leaders of each Chapter. - Facilitate monthly meetings between all Global Brigades leaders, and attend individual program/Chapter meetings to provide support. -Assess and engage in a dialogue regarding the enhancement of program methodologies and volunteer involvement with the GB board and Campus Chairpersons nationwide, aiming to foster the exchange of ideas.

• Chapter President · Global Brigades, Inc. Canada07-01-2022 – 04-01-2024

  -Develop and implement a comprehensive management style and operational system for the club's activities and initiatives. -Organize fundraising campaigns, events, and activities to engage members and the wider community. -Collaborate with Program Associate (PA) to plan and organize the upcoming brigade. -Coordinate flight booking with GB Travel Team or find appropriate group/individual flights for deviation booking. -Oversee and support chapter administration, finances, social media, education, and recruitment. -Organize & lead chapter executive and general meetings.

• Tutor · TutorOcean03-01-2022 –
• Physical Therapy Aide · DSC PERFORMANCE, INC.06-01-2024 – 08-01-2024

  - Instructed exercise routines to active adults, professional, and youth athletes, ensuring proper form and safety. - Utilized advanced rehabilitation tools such as VALD Force Decks and NeuX technology to support patient recovery and optimize treatment outcomes. - Supported physical therapists by communicating patient progress and adapting routines.

• Research Apprentice · University of Waterloo01-01-2024 – 05-01-2024

  - Conducted a pilot project under Dr. John Mielke investigating the feasibility of measuring synaptic proteins on post-mortem rat brain tissue. - Utilized Western blotting techniques for protein analysis. - Performed extensive literature searches to inform the project and stayed updated on relevant methodologies.

• Physical Therapist Aide · DANA POINT PHYSICAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION, INC.01-01-2023 – 01-01-2024

  - Treat patients through exercise, gait and balance training, and administer hot and cold packs, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation modalities. - Communicate pertinent results, progress, or challenges to target and restore mobility for patients. - Demonstrate clear written and oral communication skills when working with health care professionals, patients, and caregivers.

• Medical Office Assistant · IMD Medical06-01-2022 – 09-01-2022

  - Successfully manage the general flow of a busy clinic by checking in patients, booking appointments, handling phone calls and faxes, and preparing rooms. - Triage urgent health concerns by adhering to a strict protocol. - Perform preliminary physical tests; take patients' vitals and document patient history summary and purpose of visit.

Education

• University of WaterlooBSc. Honours Kinesiology Co-op

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