Erem Melis Türkan

Situation: The Vatican Embassy in Ankara organized an event to commemorate the anniversary of the election of His Holiness Pope Francis.

Task: I was tasked with moderating the event, coordinating speaker participation, and ensuring smooth discussions on the diplomatic relations between the Vatican and Türkiye.

Action:

• Coordinated speaker participation, ensuring each speaker was prepared and had the necessary materials.
• Facilitated discussions and panels, prompting insightful dialogue on diplomatic relations between the Vatican and Türkiye.
• Engaged with the audience to maintain interest and interaction throughout the event.

Result: The event proceeded smoothly, receiving positive feedback from both attendees and organizers for its organization and the quality of discussions.

Situation: The Sri Lanka Embassy required support in conducting market industry analysis, organizing events, and managing communications.

• Maintained office supply inventory and ordered new supplies when needed.

Task: I was responsible for various tasks including market analysis, presentations, communication crafting, event organization, and translations.

Action:

• Conducted in-depth analysis of a specific market industry, gathering relevant data and insights.
• Developed and delivered engaging presentations based on the market analysis.
• Crafted clear and professional communications for procurement notices and bidding invitations.
• Facilitated administrative and logistical operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day activities.
• Collaborated with four colleagues to organize the Independence Day Reception, managing details and ensuring its success.
• Executed translations and interpretations between English and Turkish, aiding in effective communication.

Result: Successfully completed market analysis and presentations, enhanced the embassy’s communications, and organized a well-received Independence Day Reception.

• Researched, analyzed, and projected market data for potential markets.
• Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters.
• Handled light accounting duties, enhancing financial accuracy and compliance with diligent attention to every need.
• Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
• Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.

Situation: The IOM-UN Migration’s MPM Program required support for project activities and operational aspects.

Task: I was tasked with facilitating project activities, supporting operations, editing reports, and providing logistical and administrative support.

Action:

• Facilitated various project activities including meetings, trainings, and workshops, contributing to their successful implementation.
• Supported operational aspects in collaboration with local staff, ensuring program efficiency.
• Edited reports and translations to ensure accuracy and professionalism.
• Assisted in preparing situational and statistical reports on project activities.
• Provided logistical and administrative support for project activities, including mobilization of experts, goods, and services.

Result: Contributed to the smooth execution of project activities, enhancing the quality of program deliverables and overall efficiency.

Situation: Workshops organized to enhance media literacy and cultural ties within the Turkish diaspora in Brussels and Budapest.

Task: I was tasked with coordinating and facilitating these workshops to ensure their success and relevance to the target audience.

Action:

• Coordinated and facilitated workshops, tailoring the content to the needs of the Turkish diaspora.
• Organized and led the workshops, ensuring that they were engaging and informative.
• Managed a team of seven members, developing the agenda, coordinating logistics, and facilitating sessions.

Result: Successfully executed the workshops, which received positive feedback from participants. This strengthened community ties and enhanced cultural exchange.

• Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.

Situation: The Development Workshop needed support in mapping supply chain certificate programs and conducting research to aid project decision-making.

Task: I was responsible for creating a comprehensive mapping of supply chain certificate programs in Türkiye, conducting desk research, and supporting project activities.

• Created and distributed departmental reports.
• Maintained and updated departmental files, various project files and other individual filing systems monthly.
• Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
• Developed and implemented performance monitoring systems to track team progress.
• Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
• Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.

Action:

• Created a detailed mapping of supply chain certificate programs available in Türkiye.
• Conducted extensive desk research, collecting and analyzing information relevant to the project.
• Participated in project events and meetings, contributing to discussions and decision-making processes.
• Prepared documents based on research findings to support project decision-making.

Result: Provided valuable insights and data that supported project decision-making and contributed to the successful implementation of project activities.

Situation: The Development Workshop needed a comprehensive mapping of supply chain certificate programs and in-depth research to support project decision-making.

Task: I was tasked with creating the mapping, conducting desk research, and participating in project events to support the organization’s objectives.

Action:

• Created a detailed mapping of supply chain certificate programs available in Türkiye.
• Conducted extensive desk research, gathering and analyzing relevant information to prepare thorough documentation.
• Participated actively in project events and meetings, contributing insights and supporting discussions.
• Collected and analyzed data to support the decision-making process for ongoing and future projects.

Result: Delivered valuable documentation and insights that informed project decision-making, enhancing the organization’s ability to implement effective project strategies.

• Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
• Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
• Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.