Yahya Melikoğlu
Istanbul
Summary
Dynamic graduate from Marmara University with a degree in Political Science and International Relations, backed by extensive experience in international trade. Proficient in analyzing market trends, negotiating agreements, and fostering cross-border relationships. Eager to leverage skills and knowledge to drive success in global trade and diplomacy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Foreign Trade Specialist
Arslan Printing and Packaging
4 2023 - 11.2023
- Finding potential buyers for the company's products in the international market.
- Preparing and sending promotional e-mails in English and Arabic to potential buyers.
- Preparing proforma invoices, following sales, marketing, logistics and export processes.
- Maintaining communication with the company's partners in Middle Eastern countries and following up correspondence.
- Arranging B2B meetings and organizing trips abroad.
- Following the buyer's approval of the proforma invoice of the order received, following up the payments with the agreed payment method.
Administrative affairs manager
Al-Saqar Tourism, Investment and Trade Co. Ltd. | Royal Stay Palace Hotel
9 2020 - 2 2023
- Representing the owner of the company and managing his own business
- Meeting, negotiating and concluding agreements with third parties from companies and offices related to business in the hotel
- Such as law firms, telecommunications companies, consulting services, cleaning companies, etc
- Coordination of work between the employer and managers, and translation between them from Arabic to Turkish and from Turkish to Arabic
- Translating and reviewing financial reports and providing investment advice to the business owner
- Tracking the real estate belonging to the employer in Turkey.
Board member
IDSB Youth
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Organizing and supervising seminars and training programs related to the issues and international agenda of the Islamic World within the Youth Board of the Union of Civil Society Organizations of the Islamic World.
- Conducting research and interviews with experts in the field related to the theme of the organizations to be organized.
Intern
TRT World
1 2019 - 03.2019
- TRT World and TRT Arabi joint internship in Human Resources department.
- Translation of KPIs (Key Performance Indicator) and registration in system.
- English-Arabic and Arabic-English translation of announcements and documents.
Education
Political Science and International Relations -
Marmara University
Istanbul06.2020
High School -
Medina International Turkish School
Saudi Arabia 06.2014
Primary and Secondary School -
Saudi Arabia Public Schools
Saudi Arabia 06.2010
Skills
Microsoft Power Point
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Saudi Arabia
- Date of Birth: 04/09/1995
- Nationality: Turkish
- Driving License: B
- Marital Status: Married
Exams
- YDS Arabic: 98.75/100
- YDS English: 70/100
Seminars Courses
- Certificate of completion of Young UNIW (Union of NGOs of the Islamic World) Problems of the Middle East and the Islamic world
- Advanced reading of Ottoman texts.
- Certificate of participation, Foundation of Sciences and Arts (Bilim ve Sanat) training seminar - 2019.
- Certificate of Completion, Soliya Connect Program- Focusing on communication, teamwork and problem solving.
Additional Experiences
- Sehir University Politics Club
Organizing and managing many events such as conferences, interviews and reading groups as a founding member of the Sehir University Politics Club and director of the Political Thought sub-unit at Istanbul Sehir University.
- Hostingthe Moroccan Minister of Finance and his delegation
Acting as host to the Moroccan Minister of Finance Mohamed Benchaaboun and his delegation during his participation in the "Organization of Islamic Cooperation High Level Public and Private Sector Investment Conference" in Istanbul. Providing him with all necessary programs during his three-day visit.
Timeline
Board member
IDSB Youth
01.2019 - 01.2020
Foreign Trade Specialist
Arslan Printing and Packaging
4 2023 - 11.2023
Administrative affairs manager
Al-Saqar Tourism, Investment and Trade Co. Ltd. | Royal Stay Palace Hotel
9 2020 - 2 2023
Intern
TRT World
1 2019 - 03.2019
Political Science and International Relations -
Marmara University
High School -
Medina International Turkish School
Primary and Secondary School -
Saudi Arabia Public Schools