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PINAR DEMİRBOLAT

PINAR DEMİRBOLAT

Regional Development Specialist, Food Engineer
Mersin

Summary

Experienced professional with over 8 years of experience in regional development, project management, government aids& incentives. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving stakeholder relations. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Always motivated to learn and grow.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates

Work History

Regional Development Specialist

Çukurova Development Agency
Mersin
02.2016 - Current
  • Developing and promoting business and investment climate in Mersin
  • Following up emerging trends related to industry, technology, innovation or any other subject considered within scope of regional development. Informing board by preparing fact sheets about subject and developing application adaptations for Çukurova region.
  • Working as agent between public institutions, private sector and NGO's in order to develop new projects. Bringing national and international organizations and local ones together for emerging opportunities.
  • Conducting or having conducted feasibility studies for potential or prospective investments
  • Analyzing data about prominent and potential sectors in Mersin regularly by value chain approach, conducting field research and reporting these in order to develop new support mechanisms or strategy documents
  • Conducting export market research for strategic products or target markets and preparing reports
  • Preparing strategy documents when necessary by SWOT or PEST analysis, organizing focus group meetings with stakeholders, etc
  • Following up legislations related to investments and incentives
  • Providing consultancy to investors about their investment procedures, incentives and state aids peculiar to their business
  • Carrying out investment completion procedures of firms benefited from incentives and preparing survey report for Ministry of Industry and Technology
  • Organizing and attending national and international exhibitions, B2B events, conferences, summits and panel discussions on behalf of Çukurova Development Agency with stakeholders of prominent and potential sectors and coordinating 3rd party agencies
  • Creating content for Invest in Mersin web site and social media accounts
  • Preparing annual work plan, budget and activity report for Mersin Investment Support Office with team.

Project Specialist

SEECO Project
Mersin
06.2021 - Current
  • Project Expert in Social Entrepreneurship, Empowerment and Cohesion (SEECO) Project financed by EU with facilitation of World Bank. Project is conducted in 11 major cities hosting Syrians Under Temporary Protection and aims to increase cohesion amongst SuTPs and host communities, focusing on women and youth, by promoting social entrepreneurship. This is 4 year project with considerable budget and includes many activities and cycles. Project is executed by Ministry of Industry and Technology and Development Agencies. Responsible for but not limited to;
  • Carrying out and designing all activities within scope of project for Mersin
  • Collecting data in order to make needs and market analysis
  • Contacting and informing all stakeholders
  • Contributing project development processes
  • Preparing field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders
  • Being part of assessment and evaluation procedures, etc.

Assistant Specialist

Mediterranean Exporters Association
Mersin
04.2015 - 02.2016
  • Responsible for the preparation of export statistics & reports of fresh fruits and vegetables sector in Turkey on monthly and yearly basis
  • Following up emerging and possible developments about citrus products and citrus market all around world
  • Researched and evaluated market trends to make accurate plans.
  • Following up campaigns in target markets conducted with partners
  • Organizing and participating in surveying commission trips to target markets and competitor markets
  • Organizing and participating in national and international exhibitions (World Food Moscow, EXPO Milano 2015, Berlin Fruit Logistica, etc.) on behalf of Turkish Citrus Promotion Group
  • Following up Turkish Citrus website and feed with information& news& statistics
  • Following up successful development of Turkish Citrus brand
  • Planned and coordinated board meetings and responsible for performing decisions made by board

Project Officer

"Drink Milk For Health" Project
Antalya, Türkiye
11.2014 - 01.2015
  • Project base job for “Drink Milk for Health” project financed by Tetra Pak.
  • Responsible for organizing meetings in every district of Antalya in order to raise awareness especially among women and children to consume milk. Also:
  • Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
  • Made presentations and managing discussion sessions
  • Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders
  • Worked closely with organizations, individual businesses and government agencies to foster welcoming climate for business
  • Evaluated and solved technical problems affecting project deliverables
  • Reached over 300 people

Food Engineer

Golden Fruit Juice Factory
Antalya
07.2014 - 10.2014
  • Responsible for fruit juice concentrate line and filling line
  • Responsible for compatibility of production to formulations of product
  • Analyzing and ensuring quality of final product

Official

Turkish Automobile Sports Federation
Ankara
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Served in many different positions such as Official in Formula 1 Turkey GP and World Rally Championship, Press and Public relations Responsible or secretariat responsible in Off-road Championships
  • Navigated difficult situations using effective communication and explanation of race rules.
  • Inspected racing equipment for compliance with safety and event regulations.
  • Monitored race times and elapsed time during particular events.
  • Played an active part in organizations of local or national championships.
  • It was mostly voluntarily and flexible job performed with great effort and joy.

Volunteer

Voluntary Movement
01.2014 - 01.2014

Translated some parts of Voluntary Movement web site

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Anadolu University
Eskişehir
09.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering

Middle East Technical University
Ankara
09.2008 - 06.2013

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Interests

Regional Development

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Food Systems

European Green Deal

Innovation and Technology

Entrepreneurship

Certification

EIT Food Government Executive Academy

Work Availability

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Quote

Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford

Timeline

Project Specialist

SEECO Project
06.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Anadolu University
09.2020 - Current

Regional Development Specialist

Çukurova Development Agency
02.2016 - Current

Assistant Specialist

Mediterranean Exporters Association
04.2015 - 02.2016

Project Officer

"Drink Milk For Health" Project
11.2014 - 01.2015

Food Engineer

Golden Fruit Juice Factory
07.2014 - 10.2014

Volunteer

Voluntary Movement
01.2014 - 01.2014

Official

Turkish Automobile Sports Federation
01.2010 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering

Middle East Technical University
09.2008 - 06.2013
PINAR DEMİRBOLATRegional Development Specialist, Food Engineer