Özge Türkan
Istanbul
Summary
Education Manager & Business Founder with hands-on experience in sales, client acquisition, operations, and financial management. Proven ability to establish and grow an independent education business, manage client relationships, design tailored service packages, and oversee end-to-end operations. Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills with experience in both education and corporate environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher & Founder
Özge Türkan Akademi
08.2024 - Current
- Founded and managed an independent education business, overseeing operations, pricing, client acquisition, and service delivery.
- Conducted needs analysis with students and parents, converting inquiries into long-term enrollments through tailored education plans.
- Designed and marketed personalized education packages aligned with customer goals and budget expectations.
- Managed scheduling, billing, and financial tracking, ensuring sustainable cash flow and client retention.
- Built and maintained long-term client relationships through consistent communication and performance monitoring.Established and managed all aspects of Özge Türkan Akademi, an independent educational enterprise.
- Designed comprehensive curricula and lesson plans tailored to the needs and goals of each student.
- Oversaw administrative duties, including scheduling, communication with parents, and financial management.
English Teacher
British Culture Language Courses
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Delivered English education to diverse age groups while supporting institutional assessment and placement processes.
- Conducted student evaluations and reported performance outcomes in line with institutional standards.
- Contributed to the development of new interactive learning activities to improve student engagement and retention.
- Supported internal teacher development initiatives and academic coordination processes.
Manager Assistant
Sebara Construction and Trade Company
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated communication between international partners, ensuring accurate documentation and timely information flow.
- Supported sales and business operations by managing listings, product documentation, and localization processes.
- Provided professional translation during meetings, facilitating negotiations and cross-border collaboration.
- Assisted in the localization and market adaptation of new products.
Education Consultant
Maslak American Culture Language Courses
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Consulted prospective students and clients to identify needs and recommend suitable education programs.
- Converted inquiries into enrollments through structured guidance and follow-up.
- Coordinated schedules and facilitated communication between students and instructors.
- Advised foreign students and corporate clients on tailored English education solutions.Providing the best education plan for students and following their progress.
- Creating necessary schedules and managing teacher-student interaction.
- Giving information to foreign students and companies related to their needed English programs.
Intern
Ziraat Bankası
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Helping the customers with their routine work around the bank.
- Being responsible for foreign customers and providing translations where necessary.
- Controlling the bill stock in the ATM machine.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Munzur University
Tunceli01.2021
Skills
- Business & Operations Management
- Client Acquisition & Retention
- Sales Communication & Needs Analysis
- Scheduling & Administrative Coordination
- Financial Tracking & Basic Accounting
- Stakeholder Communication
- Curriculum & Service Design
- Cross-Cultural & Corporate Communication
Certification
- TESOL Certificate, TESOL OXFORD, 11/01/24
- Computer Accounting and Tax Management Course, Civil Education Centre
- Computer Literacy, Civil Education Centre
References
- Hakan Kaya, Kurucu, CEO, Sebara Construction and Trade Limited Co., +905461002345, hakankaya@sebara.com.tr
- Assoc. Prof. Zülkif Yalçın, Deputy Dean of Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Munzur University, +905359294675, zulkifyalcin@munzur.edu.tr
- Furkan Kurtaran, Founder, English Elite Language Schools, +905389340651
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Korean
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
English Teacher & Founder
Özge Türkan Akademi
08.2024 - Current
English Teacher
British Culture Language Courses
09.2022 - 06.2024
Manager Assistant
Sebara Construction and Trade Company
07.2021 - 08.2022
Education Consultant
Maslak American Culture Language Courses
04.2021 - 06.2021
Intern
Ziraat Bankası
09.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Munzur University