RESUME
Professional ​
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While living, working and studying in China circa Sep. 2013 I have been developing a network of strong connections which have ultimately supported my development as a student, teacher, writer, researcher, and terminologist. These include Wenzhou Zhouyuan Primary School, Wenzhou City Museum, the Wenzhou Foreign Affairs Office, Wenzhou People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Qinfen Education Group Ltd, and the International College & School of Public Affairs at Zhejiang University.
I also aim to encourage foreign interest & investment between China and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and an end to the total social, political and economic embargo imposed on the Turkish Cypriots since a badly drafted UN Resolution on 4th March 1964 ignored their existence.
In support of my aim to introduce the critical position that the TRNC will play in the future, and the growing international significance of the Turkish Cypriots, I am expanding upon my current occupation to assist in promoting Turkish Cypriot culture, history, trade & investment.
Right now I'm focusing on my work as an English Teacher and Cyprus Specialist in the hopes of turning it into a recognised professional career.
I ultimately aim to live a simple, happy and content life.
I'm a simple man with simple goals.
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Work​
experience​ & Volunteering
Writer
Cyprium News
01 October 2019 - present
Mustafa is writing articles of interest on Cyprium News, an online newspaper.
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Member & Volunteer
Embargoed!
08 November 2018 - present
Mustafa is campaigning for the removal of embargoes on North Cyprus. Join this campaign to end these unjust embargoes.
Wikipedian
October 2018 (Active since April 2008) - present
Mustafa is an editor currently working on the maintenance of Wikipedia's articles on Cyprus and other pages of interest.
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Language Tester & Terminologist
Alibaba Cloud
​February 2018 - January 2019
Mustafa works with the translator, product designer and developer to verify technical concepts and define English terms for Alibaba Cloud products and features.
Negotiator
Pactera Technology Ltd.
​February 2018 - February 2019
Mustafa negotiates with a team of pretentious, duplicitous and exploitative HR staff who together with their associates aim to take advantage of their employees and deny them their most basic rights while they in-turn aim to pocket the gains.
Team Leader
UEL Jitsu
September 2012 - September 2013
Mustafa managed the club's marketing & promotion to a mainly cross-university student demographic, as well as meetings with UEL Sports Dock staff and the club owner, cross-club training, cross-club competitions, and participation in The Jitsu Foundation (TJF) belt gradings.
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English Teacher
Miscellaneous
​April 2012 - June 2018
Mustafa has been teaching English at Primary Schools, Middle Schools, Training Schools, Colleges, Universities, and other higher or further education institutions.
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Writer & Editor
Self-Employed
​April 2012 - present
Mustafa has been self-employed as a writer, editor and advisor for individuals and organisations in the U.K. and China.
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Crew Member
McDonald's
​April 2009 - September 2010
Mustafa was a crew member at McDonald's Cutty Sark. His role included working at the following stations: Chicken, Meat, Fries, Lobby and Outdoors (Promotion).
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Personal Assistant
September 2005
Mustafa was a personal assistant to the owner and chairman of London Turkish Radio in North London.
Skills
Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/XP/7/10
Microsoft Office
SDL WorldServer
Python
Scratch
Cubase
Reason
Logic
Pro-tools
Final Cut
Photoshop
Dreamweaver
Flash
Atari 7800
Sinclair ZX Spectrum
Commodore 64
Nintendo Gameboy
Nintendo Entertainment System
Super Nintendo
Nintendo 64
Playstation
Gameboy Colour
Gameboy Advance
Nintendo Gamecube
Nintendo DS
Microsoft Xbox 360
Nintendo Switch
Woodwind
Tuned Percussion
Untuned Percussion
Membranophone Percussion
Languages
English (Native)
Turkish (Native)
Mandarin Chinese (Good)
Japanese (Basic)
Education
MPhil International Relations
Zhejiang University
​2016-2018
Mustafa was awarded the 2016 China Scholarship Council (CSC) Chinese Government Scholarship. He studied IR Research Methods, International Organisation and Global Governance, European Politics and Diplomacy, Global Political Economy, IR Theories, Foreign Policy Analysis, Area Studies and other modules, with a multi-national roster of students and lecturers.
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Chinese Language & Culture
Zhejiang University
​2015-2016
Mustafa studied Contemporary Chinese Language & Literature, where he also grew a keen interest in and sought personal tutors for the following: Chinese Hard Tipped Pen Calligraphy, Traditional Chinese Brush Caligraphy, Chinese Characters, A Selective History & Culture of Ancient China, Traditional Chinese Knotting, Traditional Chinese Painting.
BSc Hons Music Technology
University of East London
​2012 - 2013
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Fda Music Production & Performance
Lewisham College (now LeSoCo)
​2011 - 2012
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Music Technology (Discontinued)
Thames Valley University (now University of West London)
​2010 - 2011
Mustafa attended this university as per the recommendation of his college mentor, Rob Henry, but later discontinued the course out of disappointment with the squalid restructuring of the curriculum mid-studies and a massive organisational black-hole, and transferred his grades to the final year of the Fda at Lewisham College.
Other Education
A Level Biology & A Level Chemistry (Discontinued)
The Charter Sixth Form
June 2007​
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BTEC Music Technology
Lewisham College (now LeSoCo)
​June 2009
Foundation Art & Design
Southwark College (now LeSoCo)
June 2010
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Literacy & Numeracy Professional Skills
UK Teaching Agency
July & August 2013
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50 Hour TEFL & TESOL
TEFL ORG UK & NCFE
November 2013
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168 Hour TEFL & TESOL
TEFL ORG UK & NCFE
In Progress
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University Teaching (MOOC)
University of Hong Kong
22nd January 2018
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Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing (MOOC)
Yale University
7th February 2018
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Chinese Politics Parts 1 & 2 (MOOC)
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
22nd February & 4th March 2018
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A Critical Cultural History of China: Intellectual Change, Religious Transformation, Religion and Thought, Structuring Values (MOOC)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
In Progress
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Moral Foundations of Politics (MOOC)
Yale University
20th November 2018
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English Common Law: Structure and Principles (MOOC)
University of London
In Progress
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Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom, Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons (MOOC)
University of Pennsylvania
In Progress
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Moralities of Everyday Life (MOOC)
Yale University
In Progress
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America's Written & Unwritten Constitution (MOOC)
Yale University
In Progress
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A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200-1650) (MOOC)
Yale University
In Progress
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The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World
Universiteit Leiden
In Progress
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The Importance and Power of Music in our Society (MOOC)
Universiteit Leiden
In Progress
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Introduction to Classical Music (MOOC)
Yale University
In Progress
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Business Foundations (MOOC)
University of Pennsylvania
In Progress
How to Start Your Own Business (MOOC)
Michigan State University
In Progress
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Cloud Computing Security (MOOC)
University of Colorado System
In Progress
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Introduction to Psychology (MOOC)
Yale University
In Progress