Alper Genc
Army Officer (Armour)
Ankara/Cankaya
Summary
I am an experienced senior professional with highly developed technical skills and academic knowledge in organizational and administrative management.
In the pursuit of self-improvement, I started my MBA education in January 2012. I have researched the effect of psychological resilience on organizational commitment and its impact on the intention to quit. I graduated MBA studies with an honorary degree of 3.96/4. Currently, I continue my Management PhD and working on my thesis with a focus on organizational culture and institutionalism/isomorphism relationships in organizations.
I have hands-on experience in organizational and administrative management with a strong focus on staff management. I also possess strong interpersonal skills and have experience with operational planning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
NATO Strategist
Turkish Land Forces
Ankara/Cankaya
07.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Requirements Analyst
Turkish Land Forces
Ankara/Cankaya
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Investigated new and emerging software applications to select and implement administrative information systems.
- Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.
- Tested troubleshooting methods and documented resolutions for inclusion in knowledge base for support team use.
- Developed next generation integration platform for internal applications.
- Designed and developed analytical data structures.
- Developed conversion and system implementation plans.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
- Translated technical concepts and information into terms parties could easily comprehend.
Project Officer
Turkish Land Forces
Ankara/Cankaya
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Allocated project resources to drive productivity and maximize efficiency.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes, and operational specifications.
- Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
Afghan Nat.Army Officer Ac. Turkish Liasion Off.
NATO
Kaboul/Kaboul
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked under command of UK Force at Qargha Base within a multicultural environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamicand dangerous work environment.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Head of Operations and Traning
Turkish Land Forces
Kirklareli/Luleburgaz
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Planned and implemented annual battle training and education schedule.
- Monitored battle training and education of the battalions due to schedule.
Head of the Joint Operations Center
Turkish Land Forces
Bingöl/Bingöl
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Armour Company Commander
Turkish Land Forces
Sanliurfa/Suruc
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Coordinated field base activities of an armour company from training, individual rights to battle support.
- Took part in the Operation Shah-Euphrates with my company as vanguarding company.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Training Company Commander
Turkish Land Forces
Ankara/Etimesgut
07.2011 - 07.2014
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Cadet Platoon Commander
Turkish Land Forces
Ankara/Cankaya
05.2009 - 07.2011
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Became a role model for officer candidates.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Drill Platoon Commander
Turkish Land Forces
Ankara/Etimesgut
07.2007 - 05.2009
- Provided training about basic military skills and armour branch.
- Followed conscripts' overall wellbeing physiologically and psychologically.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple tasks.
Armor Platoon Commander
Turkish Land Forces
Agri/Dogubayazit
07.2004 - 07.2007
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced military environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Combat Systems Engineering
War Academy
Ankara/Cankaya 06.1999 - 08.2003
Basic Officer Training - Basic Armour Officer's Training Course
Armour School
Ankara/Etimesgut 08.2003 - 07.2004
MBA - Organizational Behavior
Baskent University
Ankara/Cayyolu 01.2012 - 06.2014
Ph.D. - Management Science
Baskent University
Ankara/Cayyolu 09.2019 - Current
Skills
Decision-Making
Timeline
NATO Strategist
Turkish Land Forces
07.2022 - Current
Requirements Analyst
Turkish Land Forces
01.2022 - 07.2023
Ph.D. - Management Science
Baskent University
09.2019 - Current
Project Officer
Turkish Land Forces
05.2019 - 01.2022
Afghan Nat.Army Officer Ac. Turkish Liasion Off.
NATO
11.2018 - 05.2019
Head of Operations and Traning
Turkish Land Forces
07.2018 - 11.2018
Head of the Joint Operations Center
Turkish Land Forces
07.2016 - 07.2018
Armour Company Commander
Turkish Land Forces
07.2014 - 07.2016
MBA - Organizational Behavior
Baskent University
01.2012 - 06.2014
Training Company Commander
Turkish Land Forces
07.2011 - 07.2014
Cadet Platoon Commander
Turkish Land Forces
05.2009 - 07.2011
Drill Platoon Commander
Turkish Land Forces
07.2007 - 05.2009
Armor Platoon Commander
Turkish Land Forces
07.2004 - 07.2007
Basic Officer Training - Basic Armour Officer's Training Course
Armour School
08.2003 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Combat Systems Engineering
War Academy
06.1999 - 08.2003