Alper Dama

Professional Summary

A versatile creative professional and AI strategist with a career spanning technology and the performing arts. Recognized at the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit as a Fidelity “Overachiever” and speaker, and honored by Facebook for leading its #1 global Turkish translation team. A permittee member of Canada’s top film unions (IATSE 891 & ACFC West) with credits on major Hollywood productions. Founder of the first Turkish Theatre in Canada (VITA), recipient of an Outstanding Service Award for creative leadership since 2009, with contributions acknowledged by the Prime Minister of Canada. Dubai resident with a pending UAE Media License (ML-01-04-1485319) and acceptance to a Harvard Business School program.

High‑Level Recognition & Creative Awards

• Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit — Selected as a Fidelity “Overachiever” and speaker (2018, Boston).
• Facebook Translation Managers Award — Top #1 Turkish Language Contributor & Translation Manager; led global team (2006/2007).
• Outstanding Service Award — Turkish Canadian Society, for creative leadership and community contributions since 2009 (2014).
• Greek Summerfest “Special Thanks” Award — Performer (singer) recognition (2014).
• Performing Arts Scholarship — New Image College, $1000 scholarship (2016).
• Official Government Recognition — Creative leadership in festivals & theatre acknowledged in letters from the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of British Columbia, and the Mayor of Vancouver.

Professional Creative & Technical Experience

Other Creative & Community Ventures

• Vocal Performance & Community Leadership (Since 2009) — Served as a named lead vocalist and soloist for the Turkish Canadian Society Choir, performing at numerous public events including the European Festival, demonstrating sustained contribution to cultural arts.
• Professional Creative Voice‑Over & Translation (2012-2016) — Provided paid Turkish voice-over services for Sharpe Sound Studios and professional translation for high-profile clients like Grant Cardone, showcasing commercial application of language and vocal skills.
• Festival Host & Musician (2010) — Demonstrated performing arts involvement as an activity host and drummer assistant for the Fatih Mehteri Ottoman Band at the Turkish Festival.
• Global Community & Environmental Engagement — Active TEMA volunteer (since 2006); contributed to local environmental efforts by planting mangrove saplings in Dubai (Jan 2025); and dedicated three months to teaching English in the Philippines (2009), demonstrating global civic responsibility.
• Entrepreneurial Success — Applied strategic and creative thinking to various ventures, including systems consulting for moving companies (>$5M revenue impact), founding and selling a Bubble Soccer business, and operating a Turkish glassware import business.

Education & Professional Training

Core Creative & Technical Skills

Professional References (Creative Industries)