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Meetings Officer
Türk Silahlı Kuvvetlerini Güçlendirme VakfıMeetings Officer
Mar. 2025 - Aug. 2025Ankara, Türkiye• Coordinating B2B, delegation and Turkish Procurement Authorities' meetings during the IDEF 2025 International Defence Industry Fair, enhancing stakeholder engagement. • Serving as the primary liaison between visiting delegations and participating companies, ensuring effective communication. • Monitoring real-time meeting execution, resolving issues promptly to maintain operational efficiency.
SNKE Event Management Expert
DAISNKE Event Management Expert
Oct. 2024 - Nov. 2024Bakü, Bakü Ekonomik Bölgesi, AzerbaycanMobilisation of a Technical Assistance Mission of the EU NDCs Facility - Technical Support to DG NEAR for COP29 • Supporting the confirmation and booking of a pre-identified venue and coordinate the logistics external to the Blue Zone of COP29 for a private audience, and Coordinating with the counterparts from the Government of Ukraine in charge of the organisation of this event at the Ukraine Pavilion to ensure all logistical aspects are in place for the event and managed effectively, including venue setup, equipment provision (preferably including streaming facilities), catering, interpretation services and coordination with speakers and event participants • Support to agenda finalisation and event choreography for speakers • The finalisation of the list of invitees • Handling invitations, confirmations, and follow-ups with invited speakers and participants • Ensuring all logistical aspects are managed effectively, including venue setup, equipment provision, catering, interpretation services, and coordination with event(s) participants • Supporting the preparation of briefing materials • Drafting of a post-event report with main takeaways from the event
Event Management Expert
DAIEvent Management Expert
Oct. 2024Bakü, Bakü Ekonomik Bölgesi, Azerbaycan
JNKE - Istanbul meeting event organizer
GDSI LimitedJNKE - Istanbul meeting event organizer
Apr. 2023 - May. 2023Istanbul, TurkeyJNKE - 5 Working Days EuropeAid/140598/DH/SER/RU EU Policy and Outreach Partnerships / Public Diplomacy in Russia - Istanbul Meeting Main activities and responsibilities: • Collaborating with the project team, including National Key Experts (NKEs) and Project Manager (PM), to plan event meetings and identify requirements through brainstorming sessions • Efficiently managing supplier relationships, collecting financial proposals, and implementing event plans while ensuring compliance with project budgets under the supervision of the Project Manager • Preparing essential event materials such as nametags, signature lists, and checklists for the team, ensuring the smooth flow of the events • Coordinating all logistics related to the event, including transportation, accommodations, catering, and technical requirements • Ensuring the compliance of event materials with visibility rules by collaborating with the Backstopping team
Event Manager
IPCEvent Manager
Jun. 2022 - Oct. 2024Ankara, Turkey• Effectively liaising with suppliers and collect financial proposals, ensuring cost-effective event planning and execution. • Preparing Call-Off Forms, Event Reports, Concept Notes, and Technical and Financial Proposals for tenders, contributing to successful bid submissions. • Providing valuable translation services for technical documents, facilitating clear communication and understanding within the team. • Skillfully negotiating and collaborating with vendors to secure necessary services and materials, optimizing event logistics. • Managing the preparation of event materials, including name tags, signature lists, and checklists for the event team, ensuring smooth event operations. • Proactively contacting participants to confirm their attendance at events, enhancing event planning and coordination. • After events, compiling comprehensive event reports by gathering photos, participant lists, and collected offers and tender documents, supporting post-event analysis and documentation. • Efficiently handling financial duties, including activity budget monitoring, invoice issuance, reconciliation, stakeholder follow-up, and the preparation
Project Management & Operations
GOPA Danışmanlık TurkeyProject Management & Operations
Feb. 2022 - Apr. 2022Ankara, Turkey• Successfully planning and executing a series of events, including 2 training sessions with 160 participants each and 4 workshops with 40 participants each, as part of the "Technical Assistance for Implementation of Turkish Qualifications System and Framework Operation (TUYEP)" project. • Collaborating with the project team, including National Key Experts (NKEs) and Project Manager (PM), to plan event meetings, identify requirements through brainstorming sessions, and accurately documented meeting minutes. • Efficiently managing supplier relationships, collecting financial proposals, and implementing event plans while ensuring compliance with project budgets under the supervision of the Project Manager. • Handling logistics, including transportation and venue preparations, and maintaining control over transfer lists and participant confirmations. • Preparing essential event materials such as nametags, signature lists, and checklists for the team, ensuring the smooth flow of the events. • Conducting rehearsals before event days, guaranteeing seamless event execution. • Post-event responsibilities included compiling event reports by gathering photos, participant lists, collected offers, and other tender documents. • Producing and delivering online participation certificates to event participants, enhancing their experience and recognition. • Ensuring the compliance of event materials with visibility rules by collaborating with the Backstopping team. • Organizing and managing the virtual components of the training sessions, providing participants with a seamless online learning experience.
Quality Assurance Specialist
UGTA Balloon Operation & Maintenance LLCQuality Assurance Specialist
Jun. 2021 - Sep. 2021Dubai, United Arab Emirates• Following up on the regulations and recommended practices published by GCAA (General Civil Aviation Authority/UAE) • Arranging manuals and QA forms according to the current regulations • Revising personnel documents
Sales Manager
Balloondubai Operation & Maintenance LLCSales Manager
Jun. 2021 - Sep. 2021Dubai, United Arab Emirates• Designing and producing comprehensive product catalogs, showcasing the company's offerings and enhancing marketing materials for sales initiatives. • Conducting market research to identify and reach out to potential customers, improving the company's lead generation and customer acquisition strategies. • Effectively introducing and promoted the services provided by the company, highlighting their value propositions to prospective clients. • Demonstrating strong negotiation and sales skills by constituting contracts for sales, facilitating successful business agreements with clients. • Conducting in-depth market analysis, identifying and targeting potential clients, ultimately expanding the company's client base and revenue streams.
Operations & Event Manager
Ness World Wide Aviation Services Co.Operations & Event Manager
Dec. 2020 - Oct. 2021• Successfully managing and led a team of three professionals, assigning tasks, monitoring their responsibilities, and conducting regular team meetings to ensure optimal performance and collaboration. • Effectively cultivating and maintaining strong customer relationships, resulting in improved client satisfaction and retention. • Conducting talent acquisition by sourcing and interviewing candidates for International Operations Specialist and Intern positions, contributing to the company's growth and workforce development. • Collaborating with the software development team to test software products, aligning them with customer feedback to enhance product quality and user experience. • Orchestrating in-company trainings and activities, both virtually and face-to-face, to boost employee engagement and skill development. • Maintaining vigilant daily oversight of regulatory changes published by DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation/Turkey) and other aviation sector authorities, ensuring full compliance and informing customers while creating software update documentation as needed. • Serving as a consultant in meetings with customers and government officials of DGCA Turkey, contributing to the successful acquisition of authorization certificates. • Overseeing and contributing to the development of aviation security training content, ensuring its relevance and alignment with industry standards. • Drafting and managing contracts between the company and customers, providing legal clarity and securing business agreements. • Leading meetings with potential customers, delivering compelling presentations on software products to drive sales and partnerships. • Organizing and delivering virtual training sessions to customers, enhancing their understanding and proficiency in using the software products.
International Operations Specialist
Ness World Wide Aviation Services Co.International Operations Specialist
Jun. 2020 - Dec. 2020• Developing comprehensive aviation security training content, encompassing both theoretical and practical elements, to ensure the highest standard of training for clients. • Collaborating with the software development team to test software products and provided valuable feedback from customers, contributing to product improvements and customer satisfaction. • Preparing and designing catalogs and user manuals, enhancing the user experience and facilitating product understanding for clients. • Successfully organizing and conducting virtual training sessions for clients to educate them about software products, resulting in improved customer knowledge and satisfaction.
Trainee
ATO - Ankara Ticaret OdasıTrainee
Jul. 2016 - Aug. 2016Ankara, Turkey

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