PINAR GEZGEC
DMV Area
Summary
Professional event coordinator with strong focus on logistics, vendor management, and client satisfaction. Skilled in budget planning, timeline execution, and risk management. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs while delivering high-quality results. Reliable and resourceful with keen eye for detail and passion for creating memorable experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
EVENTS PLANNER/EVENTS, MEDIA, AND GRAPHICS ONSITE LEAD
Leidos
03.2023 - Current
- Provide customer service to current contract client Federal Trade Commission.
- Leads and manages high-visibility events for the FTC, ensuring seamless execution including setting up and breaking down pre and post event.
- Coordinates with various agency offices and personnel to meet event protocols and requirements.
- Trains and mentors new event planners, fostering a collaborative and skilled team environment.
- Maintains event schedules and reserved venues, and processed necessary forms for smooth operations.
- Experience with editing and creating SOPs to enhance the event management system.
- Facilitates meetings and walkthrough, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and prepared.
- Spearheads high-profile events for FTC, elevating agency visibility and fostering cross-functional collaboration for impactful outcomes.
- Manages comprehensive event logistics, from venue selection to VIP coordination, ensuring seamless execution of diverse FTC gatherings.
- Pioneer's hybrid event strategies, adapting to evolving needs and maximizing engagement across in-person, virtual, and mixed formats.
- Streamlines event planning processes, reducing preparation time and enhancing overall efficiency in FTC's event management workflow.
- Fosters strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating smooth communication and alignment across various FTC departments.
PROGRAM MANAGER
Istanbul Atlas University
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted in Atlas Grad Institute's launch via engaging presentations
- Fostered global connections through cross-cultural virtual meetings
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Enhanced brand visibility through strategic marketing campaigns and social media engagement.
- Boosted social media presence with targeted campaigns and consistent messaging.
PARTNERSHIP MANAGER
Turkish Heritage Organization
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Sourced partnership opportunities through calls, emails, and visits, enhancing U.S.-Turkey relations.
- Coordinated high-level events, ensuring seamless execution and impactful discussions.
- Reported project outcomes with partners, driving co-branded content and lead-sharing initiatives.
- Developed and executed social media strategies, aligning with organizational goals and increasing engagement.
- Produced and shared daily content for newsletters, boosting subscriber interaction and retention.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships through targeted outreach, enhancing U.S.-Turkey relations, and organizing high-level events to foster diplomatic dialogue.
- Spearheaded social media initiatives, creating engaging content and implementing new features to boost brand awareness in the foreign affairs sector.
- Analyzed project outcomes with partners, focusing on content promotions, lead sharing, and event collaborations to drive measurable results.
Education
MASTER'S DEGREE - International Relations: Turkey, Europe, and the Middle East
Boğaziçi University
01.2020
BACHELOR OF ARTS - History with a concentration in the Middle East
University of Maryland
College Park, MD01.2018
GENERAL STUDIES -
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD01.2015
Skills
- Event Coordination
- Budget Management
- Vendor Relations
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Attention to Details
- Leadership Skills
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Audio-visual management
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
Leadershipsandactivities
- Turkish-Canadian Youth Congress, Delegate, 01/12/18 - 01/14/18, Selected as a Turkish-American representative for the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area.
- Maryland American Turkish Association (MATA), Board Member, 08/01/17 - 08/01/18, Was head of the youth involvement department. Created events to bring together Turkish Americans in the Maryland area.
- University of Maryland College Park, Founder and President of Turkish Student Organization, 09/01/16 - 05/01/18, Planned and hosted on-campus events such as: Turkish Tea Night, General Body Meetings.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
EVENTS PLANNER/EVENTS, MEDIA, AND GRAPHICS ONSITE LEAD
Leidos
03.2023 - Current
PROGRAM MANAGER
Istanbul Atlas University
09.2020 - 03.2021
PARTNERSHIP MANAGER
Turkish Heritage Organization
06.2018 - 09.2019
BACHELOR OF ARTS - History with a concentration in the Middle East
University of Maryland
GENERAL STUDIES -
Montgomery College
MASTER'S DEGREE - International Relations: Turkey, Europe, and the Middle East
Boğaziçi University
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