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ÜLGEN GÖKKAYA ÖZEL

ÜLGEN GÖKKAYA ÖZEL

ANKARA

Summary

Accomplished Assistant with a proven track record at the Embassy of Ecuador in Türkiye, adept in Microsoft Office Suite and office administration. Expertise in streamlining operations, enhancing workflow efficiency , and excelling in document preparation and scheduling. Demonstrates strong organization and effective communication, significantly improving project coordination and international relations.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

ASSISTANT / SECRETARY

EMBASSY OF ECUADOR IN TÜRKİYE
10.2012 - Current

EMBASSY
- All transactions related to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and management of the Diplomatic Portal
- Translation of Note Verbales received from the Ministry into English
- Monitoring and reporting of local media in line with the directives of the Chief of Mission
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.

- Arranging flights and accommodation for embassy staff
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Prepared mail and packages for shipment, pickup, and courier services to expedite delivery.


CONSULAR SECTION
- Follow-up of the procedures of its citizens who are arrested or convicted in Türkiye
- Follow-up of the deportation process of citizens in Migration Centres

- Translating the Note Verbales into Turkish to be sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the Consulate Affairs
- Follow-up of secretarial work for visa appointments


ADMINISTRATIVE - ACCOUNTING SECTION
- Assisted in budget preparation and expense tracking for improved financial management within the department.
- Managing local purchases for chancery
- Contact with contractors in relation to the chancery
- Contact with the bank
- Translation of all accounting documents on a monthly basis
- Follow-up of periodical maintenance and repair of embassy fixtures
- Followed up the social insurance payment and salary calculation of the employee working in the official residence

ASSISTANT

TRADE OFFICE OF ECUADOR IN ANKARA
10.2009 - 10.2012

- Follow-up process of the administrative work required for the official opening of the Embassy and Trade Office
- Assisted director in all aspects of business operations.

- Translation Turkish - English

-Organization of all kinds of events for the development of trade relations
- Follow-up of bills, payments and other administrative procedures



PROJECT COORDINATOR

MINT EXHIBITON ORGANIZER
07.2003 - 06.2008
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Contact with customers
  • Preparation exhibitor area
  • Assisted customers


Education

Bachelor - Business Administration

Çankaya University
Ankara
06.2002

Skills

  • Strong Organization
  • Document Preparation
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Office Administration

Additional Information

Birth Date: March 16, 1981

Married with 1 child

Languages

Turkish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

ASSISTANT / SECRETARY

EMBASSY OF ECUADOR IN TÜRKİYE
10.2012 - Current

ASSISTANT

TRADE OFFICE OF ECUADOR IN ANKARA
10.2009 - 10.2012

PROJECT COORDINATOR

MINT EXHIBITON ORGANIZER
07.2003 - 06.2008

Bachelor - Business Administration

Çankaya University
ÜLGEN GÖKKAYA ÖZEL