Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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References
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Timeline
Oğuz Balım

Oğuz Balım

Rio Rancho,NM

Summary

Respectful self-motivator gifted at finding reliable solutions for software issues. Experienced in Network Management, Communications, Office Management, Translation. Fluent in English and Turkish and accustomed to working with cross-cultural, global teams.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Developer Support Manager

Proxify AB
Sweden
11.2022 - Current
  • Creating and managing a network of developer profiles
  • Onboarding the developers to the network
  • Assisting the developers in the administrative issues regarding their profiles, the use of the network, job application processes
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for content management in the network
  • Creating onboarding and innovative material to help developers better accustomed to the network
  • Constantly supporting and communicating with the developers to ensure a seamless and pleasant experience of the whole cycle of the network
  • Managing the network support channel to address the questions, concerns and suggestions of the developers
  • Creating various initiative to increase the active participation of the members, leading to an improved and up-to-date supply/demand ratio.

Office Manager

Recordati Rare Diseases Turkey
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel
  • Using SAP, provide accounting functions such as international & local purchase order/journal /keeping track/budget analysis of operating expenses, marketing/promotional projects, and other costs as required
  • Prepares, reviews, and follows up on different types of Letters of Credit and Guarantees as required
  • Organizing and supporting of meetings, congresses, symposiums and other events for physicians, employees and other stakeholders as required
  • Participate in marketing planning and co-operate sales and marketing activities
  • Take overall responsibility for further developing and improving all administrative and marketing routines
  • Managing employee's compensation and benefits information, keep updates of employee leave and absence, checking monthly travel/administrative expenses and other employment related issues
  • Manage office supplies, inventories and all practical aspects of running an office
  • Organise and manage travel organisations and budgets.

Office Coordinator

Novo Nordisk - SEEMEA Istanbul Hub Office
11.2021 - 03.2022

Executive Assistant

Powerchina Eurasia
03.2016 - 11.2021
  • Acted as first point contact with partners, companies and external parties on behalf of company, set central liaison for headquarter and management teams, developed and maintained communication with relevant government bodies, regional and local authorities, local agencies at all levels of project implementation
  • Prepared impactful development strategies to seek favorable project partners and provided coordination between related stakeholders such as Project Owners, Financial Institutions, Engineers, Project Managers and Project Coordinators to ensure the targeted outcomes
  • Interpreted from Turkish to English or vice versa during ministerial/high level executive meetings and translating all kinds of correspondence sent to company into English
  • Assisted the Marketing Department in project development stage and carrying out specific project and research
  • Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity
  • Participated in preparation, development, financing, negotiation stages of energy & construction projects such as 140 MW Wind Power Plant in İzmir and Aydin-Denizli Highway Project.

Freelance Translator

Freelance
Turkey
08.2010 - 07.2018
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering accurate and timely translations for various industries.
  • Streamlined translation processes for improved efficiency and faster turnaround times.
  • Collaborated with fellow translators to ensure consistency in language usage and style across all documents.
  • Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.
  • Translated over ten published novels including the works of Sherlock Holmes, Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, Anna Katharine Greene from English to Turkish

Assistant to Marketing Director

Hannover Fairs Turkey
09.2015 - 10.2015
  • Organizational SkillsAssisting the Marketing Manager in organizing the fairs & exhibitions
  • Making international & local phone calls to potential guests and participants for the exhibition
  • Recording and archiving of participant and guests' attendance information on MS Excel
  • Reaching out to the potential customers to inform them regarding our upcoming exhibitions
  • Initiating market research and preparing reports regarding the sector.

Education

Masters - Business Management (MBA)

Okan University
02.2018

Bachelor's - English Language and Literature

Istanbul University
06.2014

Skills

  • Multi Tasking
  • Communication
  • Business Development
  • Microsoft Office
  • SAP
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Problem-Solving
  • HR collaboration
  • Decisive Decision-Making
  • Communications support
  • Document Translation
  • Proofreading skills

References

  • Director, Commercial Capabilities, dmoz@novonordisk.com, +90 530 774 42 90
  • Didem Özkan

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Turkish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Developer Support Manager - Proxify AB
11.2022 - Current
Office Manager - Recordati Rare Diseases Turkey
04.2022 - 09.2022
Office Coordinator - Novo Nordisk - SEEMEA Istanbul Hub Office
11.2021 - 03.2022
Executive Assistant - Powerchina Eurasia
03.2016 - 11.2021
Assistant to Marketing Director - Hannover Fairs Turkey
09.2015 - 10.2015
Freelance Translator - Freelance
08.2010 - 07.2018
Okan University - Masters, Business Management (MBA)
Istanbul University - Bachelor's, English Language and Literature
Oğuz Balım