Hannah Maza, SEO Content Team Lead [Leads.io]
“I've known Akif for his 2 years at Leads.io as he quickly and deservedly progressed upward in our company. I onboarded him when he started as an intern, I worked alongside him when he was hired as an SEO Content Writer, and I promoted him to Senior SEO Copywriter. It has been a pleasure to see his career develop. He is an intelligent and level-headed individual who makes leading and gaining the respect of a team look natural.
Akif's primary responsibilities included leading a team of French copywriters and freelancers through the entire article writing cycle, from research to publication. Under his management, his team consistently overachieved on targets every month. Akif is very proactive and is not a complacent individual. Despite overachieving targets, he continually made plans that pushed up quality standards so that we remained competitive in our industry.
What sets him apart from the many copywriters I have worked with is his understanding of the business value of his work. What I mean by this is that Akif strikes an efficient balance between quality and quantity. He can lead and execute tasks without losing sight of the strategy. I am fully confident that Akif will be prepared for any responsibility given to him. Any company that values a strong work ethic, leadership and a strategic thinker would be missing out by not hiring Akif.”
Toby Kwong, Senior Communications Specialist [Leads.io]
“I had the pleasure of working with Akif since he joined our team as an intern in September 2023. From his very first assignment - a social media competitor analysis - Akif consistently impressed me with his maturity and exceptional quality of work, far beyond what you'd expect from someone new to their career. He quickly proved himself to be incredibly intelligent, proactive, and a highly independent worker who consistently over-delivered on every task. Akif is a true team player who excels at execution, needing only direction to produce outstanding results. His rapid progression from intern to a full-time role and then senior promotion speaks volumes about his talent. Any team would be incredibly fortunate to have Akif; he is a tremendous asset.”
Tania Zhydkova, Senior Tech Writer & Ex-Content Lead [Leads.io]
“I had the pleasure of working with Akif when he was a senior writer in our team, and it was a truly inspiring experience. He was the kind of teammate who always stepped up. He would take on the most complex topics, the trickiest assignments, and make them look effortless. His initiative, energy, and dedication to the project were contagious.
Beyond his skills (which are top-notch), Akif was always ready to help. And he did, again and again. I learned a lot just by working alongside him, and I’m deeply grateful for his support and example. I wholeheartedly recommend collaborating with Akif. You won’t just get great work, you’ll get a teammate who truly cares.”
Anastasia Mihailovic, SEO Specialist [Leads.io]
“I had the pleasure of working closely with Akif as part of our SEO content team, and he quickly became one of the most reliable and high-performing writers on the team. Akif consistently delivered high-quality, SEO-optimised content, always on time and aligned with our briefs and strategy. His ability to conduct thorough research, understand search intent, and translate that into engaging, well-structured content made him an invaluable contributor to our publishing pipeline.
Beyond his writing, Akif also took the initiative in training new writers and creating clear, practical guidelines that helped maintain consistency and quality across the team. His strong work ethic, attention to detail, and eagerness to keep learning more about SEO made him a standout team member. I never had to worry about the quality or timeliness of his work, which made my own responsibilities much easier and more efficient.
Any content or SEO team would be lucky to have someone like Akif on board.”
Andrew Ivaschenko, Organic Marketing Manager [Leads.io]
“Akif is a highly motivated employee, a very experienced writer, and a person who always tries to deliver the best quality in a short time period. He is a collaborative teammate who gladly shares his knowledge, experience, and approaches through presentations, learning meetings, and just in friendly conversation. Additionally, after being promoted to Senior Content Writer, he led several junior writers, overseeing scrum meetings, quality control, and providing mentoring.
I had only a positive experience working with Akif and can recommend him as a valuable team member for any company.”