Didar Ozcan
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager & Event Planner
Cemiyet Tavern
Izmir, Turkey
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Lead initiatives that contributed to a 20% increase in monthly revenue through strategic event planning and enhanced customer engagement strategies
- Led a team of 15 staff members, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring high standards of service delivery during events
- Orchestrated over 15 successful events, including birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and themed nights.
Secretary
Turkish Student Association
Syracuse, NY
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed administrative tasks, including financial records and budgeting for events
- Assisted in planning and executing fundraising efforts, raising over $12,000 for earthquake relief.
Fundraising Coordinator
Turkish Student Association
Syracuse, NY
- Planned and led a fundraising campaign, leveraging financial acumen to support disaster relief
- Mobilized resources and engaged community support, demonstrating strong organizational and financial skills.
Education
Economics B.A -
Syracuse University
05.2024
Associates Degree - Liberal arts of science
College Of Southern Idaho
05.2022
Skills
- Financial Management
- Financial negotiation
- Fundraising
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- NATIVE IN Turkish
Languages
- Native in Turkish
- Fluent in English
Awards
- ACC Academic Honor Roll
- Athletic Scholarship Reinstatement: Successfully appealed a scholarship revocation and negotiated to reinstate $90,000 in financial aid while adhering to NCAA regulations.
Hobbies and Interests
- Entrepreneurship
- Personal Development
- Law
- NCAA Compliance
- Mental Health
Accomplishments
- ACC Academic Honor Roll
- Athletic Scholarship Reinstatement: Successfully appealed a scholarship revocation and negotiated to reinstate $90,000 in financial aid while adhering to NCAA regulations.
- National Championships Participant: 5th place with Karsiyaka Sports Club and TVF Sports Club.
- National High School Championships Participant: 3rd place with Private Bogazici High School.
- Fundraising Campaign Leader: Led a successful campaign raising over $12,000 for earthquake relief.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
Athletic Experience
- Syracuse University - Middle Blocker (2022-2023)
- College of Southern Idaho- Middle Blocker (2020-2022)
- Karsiyaka Sports Club - Middle Blocker, 5th place in National Championships (2018-2020)
- Private Bogazici High School- Middle Blocker, 3rd place in National High School Championships (2018-2020)
- TVF Sports Club (Turkish Volleyball Federation Sports Club)- Middle Blocker, 5th place in National Championships (2016-2018)
- Turkish National Team - Middle Blocker & Outside Hitter (2017)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Secretary
Turkish Student Association
08.2022 - 05.2024
Assistant Manager & Event Planner
Cemiyet Tavern
05.2020 - 08.2020
Fundraising Coordinator
Turkish Student Association
Economics B.A -
Syracuse University
Associates Degree - Liberal arts of science
College Of Southern Idaho