Arzu Karacanlar
Istanbul,34
Summary
Since 2000, the feminist movement, in which I have been involved as an activist, and the feminist publishing house, which I took part in the establishment and growth of, have enabled my path to intersect with civil society and humanitarian aid. For 7 years now, I am proud to have been working in the field and to have had the opportunity to work with women and children affected by disasters and emergencies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Capacity Building & Monitoring Evaluation Manager
Mavi Kalem
2020.01 - Current
- Implementing project design and writing process
- Assessing effectiveness and quality of projects based on organization principles and humanitarian standards.
- Recommending adjustments to monitoring, measuring and analysis strategies to effectively assess progress toward program goals.
- Implementing policies to guarantee compliance with donors requirements.
- Defining clear targets and objectives for projects
- Monitoring shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize program success.
Projects Supervisor
Mavi Kalem
2018.01 - 2019.12
- Developing and initiating projects
- Monitoring performance of projects
- Achieving project deadlines by coordinating with implementers to manage performance.
- Meeting project deadlines without sacrificing quality or standards
- Maintaining high safety standards by following policies, procedures and protocols
Project Reporting Officer
Mavi Kalem
2017.06 - 2017.12
- Writing detailed narrative reports for projects.
- Preparing and submitting detailed reports regarding achievements for ongoing projects
- Developing effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Providing reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Free-lance Translator
2013.01 - 2017.10
- I translate feminist literature and politics.
Volunteer on Gender
Mor Çatı Women Shelters Foundation
2015.05 - 2017.09
- Supporting the preparations for the Women's Solidarity and Shelters Assembly
- Representing the organization at the Women's Solidarity and Shelters Assembly
- Supporting the survival of SGB through access needed resources.
- Implementing workshops and trainings on GBV
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet beneficiaries individual needs.
Editorial Board / Children Books
Güldünya Publishing House
2014.06 - 2017.06
- Güldünya Publications publishes books on feminist theory and politics, as well as books on women's movements and different feminist organizing experiences from around the world, women's biographies and testimony compilations, works by women literary figures, and books written by women for women.
E-Commerce and Corporate Sales Director
Nezih Chain Stores Joint Stock Company
2012.01 - 2013.01
- My role at Nezih involved the creation, realization and execution of two different sales channels, e-commerce and corporate, from scratch
- I reported directly to the CEO in one of the sales channels and to a member of the Board of Directors in the other
- Sixteen people worked under my responsibility.
Overseas Purchasing and Product Group Manager
D&R Music and Bookstores
2011.01 - 2012.01
- My job description included the execution of the sales processes of imported publications, both in overseas purchasing and in 110 stores in Turkey
- I reported to the Sales and Purchasing Director
- Under my responsibility, 6 people worked in the head office.
Bookstores and Copyrights Overseas Sales Manager
Building-Industry Center (YEM) A.Ş.
2005.01 - 2011.01
- In organization, sales activities of publications are carried out through four different channels: retail, wholesale, corporate and online
- I was responsible for the management of all sales channels, as well as sales of royalties of architectural and art publications we produce into other languages
- 14 people worked under my responsibility
- I worked under the Deputy General Manager.
Education
Disaster and Emergency Management -
Aanadolu University
2020.01 - 2022.01
High School Diploma -
Istanbul University
1991.01 - 1995.01
Undergraduate Education - Faculty of Economics
Istanbul University
1987.01 - 1991.01
Skills
Managementundefined
Published Books
- 2xIntro Patti Smith - Women's Circle Publications
- This is Not One of the Fairy Tales You Know - Güldünya Yayınları
- Companeras Stories of Zapatista Women - Guldünya Publishing
Skills And Certificates
- Excel, Advanced
- Microsoft Office Programs, Professional
- Logo, Inventory Management, Reporting, Sales Modules
- SAP, Entry level
Certificates And Trainings
- Child Protection Training, 07/01/17, 5 days, Save the Children-UNHCR
- Foundations of Business Strategy, 06/01/15, 12 Weeks
- E-Commerce Micro MBA, 10/01/13, 4 weeks
- Innovation for Organizations, 06/01/11, 1 day
- Advanced Excel for Managers, 11/01/10, 12 days
- Strategic Budget Techniques, 08/01/07, 14 days
- Strategic Management Systems, 01/01/07, 5 weeks
- Quality Management Systems Auditing, 05/01/06, 15 days
- Import-Export Practices for Managers, 04/01/04, 2 months
Linkedin Profile
http://tr.linkedin.com/pub/arzu-karacanlar/22/240/899
Characteristics
- Self-motivation
- Leadership
- Result-oriented
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/22/72
Timeline
Capacity Building & Monitoring Evaluation Manager
Mavi Kalem
2020.01 - Current
Disaster and Emergency Management -
Aanadolu University
2020.01 - 2022.01
Projects Supervisor
Mavi Kalem
2018.01 - 2019.12
Project Reporting Officer
Mavi Kalem
2017.06 - 2017.12
Volunteer on Gender
Mor Çatı Women Shelters Foundation
2015.05 - 2017.09
Editorial Board / Children Books
Güldünya Publishing House
2014.06 - 2017.06
Free-lance Translator
2013.01 - 2017.10
E-Commerce and Corporate Sales Director
Nezih Chain Stores Joint Stock Company
2012.01 - 2013.01
Overseas Purchasing and Product Group Manager
D&R Music and Bookstores
2011.01 - 2012.01
Bookstores and Copyrights Overseas Sales Manager
Building-Industry Center (YEM) A.Ş.
2005.01 - 2011.01
High School Diploma -
Istanbul University
1991.01 - 1995.01
Undergraduate Education - Faculty of Economics
Istanbul University
1987.01 - 1991.01
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