MEHMET YİĞİT
Kağıthane,34
Summary
Experienced Event and Project Manager with a proven track record in the higher education and organizational sectors. Expertise in Conflict Resolution, Event Management, and Team Collaboration, with strong proficiency in English and Microsoft Word.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FOUNDER & PARTNER
YS EVENT & ORGANIZATION İŞLETME A.Ş.
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Oversee brand management, marketing strategies, research initiatives, as well as exhibition and event management, ensuring seamless execution and budget adherence
- Successfully led the organization and management of over 10 concerts, meetings, and events, both nationally and internationally, with an average attendance of 1,000 participants.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT OF CHAIRPERSON
ADALI TEKSTIL A.Ş.
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Successfully managed schedules and communications of key company executives
- Delivered comprehensive administrative support by drafting and editing emails, translating announcements, and preparing communications on behalf of the executive
- Effectively managed the executive’s calendar, scheduling appointments, and prioritizing critical tasks to ensure seamless workflow.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT OF DEAN
BAHÇEŞEHIR UNIVERSITY, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
11.2017 - 02.2020
- Scheduling travel and arranging meetings, of the Dean of the Bahçeşehir University’s Graduate School of Social Sciences
- Assisting information requests, preparing reports and correspondence and liaising with board members
- Preparing and presenting the requested researches and presentations
- Organizing and following the dean's protocol visits and meetings, including high government visits in Turkey and abroad
- Informing students during the registration process for the master and PhD programs
- Assisting in students’ registration processes
- Following the rules of the legislation determined by Council of Higher Education(YÖK).
DEPUTY GENERAL COORDINATOR
BAHÇEŞEHIR UNIVERSITY, INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP RESEARCH AND IMPLEMENTATION CENTER
10.2012 - 11.2017
- Led a dynamic team to successfully execute a range of academic projects, including international publications, field study trips, and conference series
- Coordinating the team, adjusting the planning and budgets of the new academic year
- Collaborated closely with government officials to facilitate dialogue among policymakers, experts, civil society leaders, and academics on key regional and global issues
- Planning and preparing Bahçeşehir University International Leadership Research and Implementation Center, and American Studies Center’s international field study programs in United States and Europe, which are one/two-week programs for Master & Ph.D
- Students to visit with political and business institutions, think-tanks, media and finance groups
- Editing and preparing academic publications for print throughout the academic year
- Organizing Round Table Meetings held at Bahçeşehir University, welcoming guests of RTMs, and assisting with the execution of RTMs
- Preparing daily research reports on political issues and news of the day in preparation of the Dean's public speeches
- Editing and preparing academic publications for print throughout the academic year (on average 3 books published per year)
- Preparing the proposals, interview comments and other relevant documents
- Actively involved in the organization of local and international certificate programs.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - International Relations and Political Science
Bahcesehir University
Istanbul, Turkey01.2020
Skills
- Government Relations
- Marketing & Research
- Project Management
- Crisis Management
- Event & Organization Management
- Team Work
- Effective Communication
- Risk, Budget, and Strategic Planning
Affiliations
- Bahçeşehir University’s Political Science and International Relations Student Club – Founder Member
- Bahçeşehir University’s Motobike Club(BAURIDERS) – Founding President
Certification
- School of Politics, Bahçeşehir University, 2013
- School of Diplomat, Bahçeşehir University, 2014
- Local Governance Academy, Bahçeşehir University, 2014
- School of Politics: Rome, Bahçeşehir University, 2017
- First Aid Training, Bahçeşehir University, 2017
Military Service
04/03/2019
Languages
- Turkish, Native
- English, Fluent
References
- Prof. BURAK K
- NTAY, Advisor to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Doğan Holding, Former Rector Advisor and Dean of Graduate School of Bahçeşehir University, burakkuntay@gmail.com, +90 532 321 37 28
- BAKİ KOSELİOREN, Chairperson of Adalı Tekstil, +90 533 447 36 36
- HALİL İBRAHİM BİLDİRİCİ, First Councilor of ISKI General Directorate, +90 532 295 95 90
- İREM BİLENSOY, Chief of Global Training of IGA Istanbul Airport, irem.bilensoy@igairport.aero, +90 534 360 15 47
Timeline
FOUNDER & PARTNER
YS EVENT & ORGANIZATION İŞLETME A.Ş.
03.2021 - 01.2023
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT OF CHAIRPERSON
ADALI TEKSTIL A.Ş.
12.2020 - 03.2021
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT OF DEAN
BAHÇEŞEHIR UNIVERSITY, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
11.2017 - 02.2020
DEPUTY GENERAL COORDINATOR
BAHÇEŞEHIR UNIVERSITY, INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP RESEARCH AND IMPLEMENTATION CENTER
10.2012 - 11.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - International Relations and Political Science
Bahcesehir University
- School of Politics, Bahçeşehir University, 2013
- School of Diplomat, Bahçeşehir University, 2014
- Local Governance Academy, Bahçeşehir University, 2014
- School of Politics: Rome, Bahçeşehir University, 2017
- First Aid Training, Bahçeşehir University, 2017
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