Ozge Memisoglu
Rome
Summary
Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Administrative Assistant (Procurement)
United Nations-UNHCR
02.2024 - Current
- Assist in requisition of office supplies, and equipment and arrange for distribution together with the appropriate inventory records.
- Assist in administrative formalities related to travel arrangements, and registering external guest travellers.
- Assisting companies in registration as prospective or spend authorized suppliers
- Acting as a main point of reference for commercial suppliers (meetings, calls, conferences, video)
- Evaluating offers received in response to non-formal tenders
- Exploring possibilities of piggybacking on contracts established by other UN agencies
- Exploring possibilities of joint tenders with UN agencies
- Creating requisitions under ABOD budget-based and monitoring expenditures against MCA
Supply Chain Assistant
Shafak Organization-NGO
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Following up on purchase requests raised under framework agreements and reference checks for bidders who participate in tenders, informing the GZT governor for 'foreign aid in kind', updating and tracking vendor data system, supporting tendering process, following up framework agreement on medical, health care services as well as infrastructure.
Senior Researcher
University of Bologna
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Coordinating and implementing academic activities implemented under 'Rethinking Arts for Cohesion, Trust and Inclusion' Project (Erasmus- Youth) (2022-2023)
Grants Officer
Space of Peace NGO
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Identify funding opportunities from a variety of sources, including foundations, corporations, governments, and other donors. Develop compelling grant proposals, manage grant budgets, including tracking expenses, reviewing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with donor regulations.
Grants Officer
Hope Revival Organization- NGO
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Following an internal tracking database of the agreement, reporting timelines, and coordinate with the Projects Manager under supervision of the Grants and Compliance Manager. Assisting in reviewing all procurement, HR and financial project processes and provide comments to the Grants & Compliance manager. Reporting weekly to the Grants & Compliance manager, to ensure that we are comply with the signed agreement
Project Assistant
Greek Forum of Refugees NGO
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Giving support to AMIF project 'Developing Effective Policies for migrants and refugees through Self-Advocacy Team (SAT)-based policy-making processes /DEPART.
- Business or Sector Other service activities
Researcher
National University of Public Service
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Supporting project and courses carried out by Doctoral School of Military Science
- Business or Sector Professional, scientific and technical activities
English Language Teacher
ELIX
04.2022 - 05.2022
- English language teaching under the program of UNICEF 'Education for Integration: Quality learning and non-formal education for children and unaccompanied minors living in Athens, Greece
- Business or Sector Other service activities
Senior Supply Assistant
United Nations- UNHCR
09.2019 - 09.2020
- 1. Act as the main focal point for the project 'Harmonization Initiative' (DGMM-UNHCR collaboration) targeting to strengthen the social cohesion between host and refugee communities in Turkey.
- 2. Coordination and provision of UNHCR's Interpreters Missions in Turkey.
- 3. Contract management, supporting tender process for the Provision of Medical and Pharmaceutical Services for UNHCR Persons of Concern in Ankara.
Research Intern
Bonn Hungary Electronics
05.2018 - 07.2019
- 1.Research and analyse the latest developments in the UAV countermeasures monitor the areas of the countermeasures in academic and industrial areas especially on:
- - developments in tactics, technics, and technologies in the CUAS field
- - passive and active countermeasures introduces by countries and national authorities (national level).
- 2. Prepare weekly and monthly report on the aforementioned topics.
- Business or Sector Professional, scientific and technical activities
Senior Supply Assistant
United Nations- UNHCR
10.2018 - 01.2019
- 1. Supports procurement activities within Headquarters
- 2. Assist with commercial bid tabulations from tenders and with the establishment of global framework agreements
- 3. Compile statistical information to identify trends and developments in procurement-related matters that will assist in decision-making.
- 4. Assist with the preparation of proposal review to be presented to the Committee on Contracts
- Business or Sector Other service activities
- Department Procurement Department
Visiting Researcher
Istituto Affari Internazionali
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Take part in research activities which were carried out during the preparation of the book 'I velivoli a pilotaggio remoto e la sicurezza europea. Sfide tecnologiche e operative'
- Receive support and consultation during the preparation of the doctoral thesis.
- Business or Sector Professional, scientific and technical activities
Project Assistant
Center for Innovation and Competition-base Development Studies, Bogazici University
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Providing support for the EU funded project about innovation and knowledge-based economy in Europe. The main tasks are the data collection and literature review. Working on the administrative tasks of the Center, helping the organization of workshops and seminars
- Business or Sector Professional, scientific and technical activities
Teaching Assistant
Marmara University
01.2013 - 09.2014
- Preparing lecture documents and curriculum for Sales Management and International Marketing courses. Assisting with the grading of homework or exams, teaching a small section of a course, holding office hours for the students
Graduate Assistant
Bogazici University
11.2010 - 06.2012
- Assisting with the grading of homework or exams, conducting, administering exams, holding office hours with students. Organizing accession to teaching materials and required readings.
Project Assistant
Bogazici University
01.2010 - 09.2010
- Assisting in sending surveys and collecting the data for the university funded project 'Cloud Computing in Turkey: A Comparative Study with EU: Players, Policies, Challenges and Opportunities
Internship
Capital Market Boards of Turkey
04.2009 - 04.2009
Internship
Central Bank of Turkey
02.2009 - 02.2009
Internship
Dogan Holding (Dogan Dis Ticaret ve Mumessillik A.S.)
06.2008 - 08.2008
Internship
Turkish Airlines
06.2007 - 08.2007
Education
PhD - Global and International Studies
University of Bologna
04.2019
Visiting PhD- Marco Polo Scholarship - Political sciences and civics , Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving social sciences, journalism and information
National University of Public Service
06.2017
Master of Arts (Erasmus) - Politics and International Relations
University of Kent
06.2014
M.A - Political Science& International Relations
Bogazici University
09.2014
M.A - International Trade Management
Bogazici University
06.2012
B.A. - Business Administration
Marmara University
07.2009
Skills
- SPSS Statistical software
- Programming languages known: JAVA, C, Python
- Very good knowledge of Matlab
- SAP (user level)
- Wordpress, SEO, Analytics
- Proficient in Microsoft office
LANGUAGE SKILLS
MOTHER TONGUE(S): Turkish
Other language(s)
English
Listening C2
Spoken production C2
Reading C2
Spoken interaction C2
Writing C2
Italian
Listening C2
Spoken production C2
Reading C2
Spoken interaction C2
Writing C2
French
Listening B1
Spoken production A2
Reading B1
Spoken interaction A2
Writing B1
Greek
Listening B1
Spoken production B1
Reading B1
Spoken interaction B1
Writing B1
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user
Timeline
Senior Administrative Assistant (Procurement)
United Nations-UNHCR
02.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Assistant
Shafak Organization-NGO
07.2023 - 02.2024
Grants Officer
Space of Peace NGO
05.2023 - 06.2023
Grants Officer
Hope Revival Organization- NGO
09.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Researcher
University of Bologna
06.2022 - 06.2023
Project Assistant
Greek Forum of Refugees NGO
05.2022 - 06.2022
English Language Teacher
ELIX
04.2022 - 05.2022
Researcher
National University of Public Service
09.2020 - 06.2022
Senior Supply Assistant
United Nations- UNHCR
09.2019 - 09.2020
Senior Supply Assistant
United Nations- UNHCR
10.2018 - 01.2019
Research Intern
Bonn Hungary Electronics
05.2018 - 07.2019
Visiting Researcher
Istituto Affari Internazionali
02.2016 - 06.2016
Project Assistant
Center for Innovation and Competition-base Development Studies, Bogazici University
09.2013 - 05.2014
Teaching Assistant
Marmara University
01.2013 - 09.2014
Graduate Assistant
Bogazici University
11.2010 - 06.2012
Project Assistant
Bogazici University
01.2010 - 09.2010
Internship
Capital Market Boards of Turkey
04.2009 - 04.2009
Internship
Central Bank of Turkey
02.2009 - 02.2009
Internship
Dogan Holding (Dogan Dis Ticaret ve Mumessillik A.S.)
06.2008 - 08.2008
Internship
Turkish Airlines
06.2007 - 08.2007
Visiting PhD- Marco Polo Scholarship - Political sciences and civics , Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving social sciences, journalism and information
National University of Public Service
Master of Arts (Erasmus) - Politics and International Relations
University of Kent
M.A - Political Science& International Relations
Bogazici University
M.A - International Trade Management
Bogazici University
B.A. - Business Administration
Marmara University
PhD - Global and International Studies
University of Bologna
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