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OZNUR AYMAN

OZNUR AYMAN

Summary

Expert in Language & Culture and Training. Dedicated to self-development following changes in the industry. Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities, very good at leading high-performing teams also projects and company operations.

With extensive experience in Translation and Interpretation services across Government and International Corporate sectors, gained experience as a Translator, lectured in Translation Studies and translated a wide range of texts on business, politics, history, literature. My Interpretation roles include serving as a DPSI Interpreter for the Home Office and as an examiner/ exam setter for DPSI. I have lectured at SOAS, Uni. of London and at City University and worked as a Language professional at FCDO, MOD, SOCA, NAC, Home Office, Deutsche Bank and LSEG. I hold two MA's from University of London; one in Linguistics and the other one in Educational Management.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work history

Education and Training Consultant

LSD/ FCDO - Westminster
London, UK
10.2021 - Current
  • Working within a team of 87 teachers and communicate with the management regularly
  • Identifying current strengths and successes and implementing training programs to suit the needs of the learner(s).
  • Developing engaging, user-friendly online and in-person learning programs
  • Developing long-term training strategies for new and existing students across multiple departments of FCDO
  • Approving qualification completion and registered achievement with examination bodies
  • Mentoring learners with clarity to build subject confidence
  • Developing training programs to meet FCDO and individual learner requirements.
  • Modernised instructional plans and training approaches to maintain compliant learning programme.
  • Communicating complex concepts on language and culture with clarity to ensure comprehension
  • Preparing and delivering weekly briefs on politics and economy of the region as part of their training
  • Managing professional relations and subjects of discussions with political and cultural sensitivity.
  • Adapted teaching methods and techniques to improve learning experience.
  • Created presentations and documents to deliver training.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and developments.

Senior Executive Secretary

TIAD Business Association
Bucharest
01.2016 - 07.2018
  • Planning annual events calendar - budget with team and presenting them to board for approval
  • Organizing high-level cultural - business-related events such as conferences, workshops, B2Bs and academic seminars
  • Recruitment, Coordination - Hiring Strategy Implementation for the Organization and members, finding best price and quality service for outsourced work
  • Bringing together team of expert interpreters and translators and providing them with prep-information prior events in order to ensure effective communication among participants
  • High-level meetings with Government Offices, Trade and Commerce Associations, Consulates, and Embassies Trade Sections
  • Overseeing the organizations day to day activities and ensuring the decisions of the Board and Executive Committee are implemented
  • Preparing agenda and reports to share with board members, organized regular board meetings
  • Charitable work; bringing Business Mediums together with Charities in need
  • Supervision of Students exchange and Internship Programs. Overseeing their work and coaching them and reporting back to the universities.
  • Acting as an Ambassador between Romanian government offices and foreign entrepreneurs.


HR/LD Consultant

Garanti BBVA
Bucharest
02.2014 - 09.2014
  • (2014), Garanti BBVA Bank
  • (Project Based) designed and supervised in-house Training policy and structure, emphasizing existing Learning and Development processes, Assessment planning as well as Talent Acquisition programs which included training the trainers, designing the framework of the training material, Recruitment, Sourcing planning, also implementing effective Recruitment screening
  • Used interpersonal and relationship-building skills to engage and motivate teams throughout intensive training programs
  • Scheduled meetings with management to assess concepts requiring additional instruction
  • Directed one-on-one or group sessions with managers and trainers to resolve training problems
  • Performed Training Needs Analyses to gauge customer requests
  • Promoted culture of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
  • Developed complete training programs and led training using expert learning techniques
  • Encouraged participation, interaction, and feedback for dynamic adult learning sessions.
  • Initiated open-minded approach to new technology and innovations in banking


Lecturer and Dissertation/Research Advisor

SOAS, University - London
London
01.1992 - 06.2013
  • Lecturer at undergraduate/postgraduate levels at the NME department and advising postgraduate students
  • Worked in teams to develop Undergraduate and post-graduate programs/curriculums
  • Examiner at all levels
  • Developed tests and materials to assess and promote student learning objectives
  • Designed, planned, and taught lectures based on curriculum requirements and exams
  • Prepared and adapted teaching materials with out of classroom technology to foster and support learning progress
  • Supervised student dissertations and projects, immersion, and student exchange programs with partner institutions
  • Delivered lectures across subjects like language, translation/interpretation and literature
  • Administered examinations, assessed results and issued fair grades.
  • Monitored emerging trends and technologies in subject field to innovate teaching and learning practices.
  • Conducted screening interviews with incoming students to gauge preparedness
  • Participated in the departmental board meetings

Senior Lecturer

Translation Studies, City University - London
London
01.2003 - 01.2011
  • Lectured undergraduate students, and designed a distanced learning program with an adapted curriculum.
  • Developed and improved courses to better serve students' needs and meet standards.
  • Attended DPSI events and Institute of Linguistics conferences to build partnerships and market learning programmes.
  • Helped students secure meaningful work placements to improve practical subject understanding.
  • Monitored emerging trends and technologies in subject field to innovate teaching and learning practices.
  • Conducted screening interviews with incoming students to gauge preparedness.
  • Partnered with department faculty to elevate profile and attract more qualified students.

Senior Training Consultant

FCO Language Centre - London
London
01.2002 - 06.2007
  • Designed and implemented language programs for Diplomats to be posted to the region, which was also complemented by cultural training. Subjects such as history, culture, and politics were included in the training programme
  • Worked with senior diplomats including Ambassadors, Consulate Generals
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
  • Designed evaluation and assessment programs depending on the needs of the participant's job requirements and planned the stages of the training accordingly
  • Acted as team leader at language school meetings and contributed to policy making and implementation of changes

Education

MA in Linguistics - Philology

SOAS, University of London

MA in Educational Management in Higher Education - Management

Institute of Education, University of London

BA: Modern Languages - Language Studies

Boğaziçi University
Istanbul

High School German Baccalaureate -

German High School

Skills


  • Communication skills
  • Multilingual
  • Policy and procedure implementation
  • Effective Team Management
  • Microsoft Office and online meeting platforms
  • Progress monitoring
  • Recruitment and enrolment
  • Video Conferencing
  • Presentation
  • Regulatory compliance

Accomplishments

  • Hold a coaching certificate of OBM Ericson Psychology
  • Completed over 100 hours of interpretation services for DPSI
  • Vice President of a Charitable organisation focused on women and children
  • Volunteered in international aid projects as fund raiser
  • Volunteering as a mentor to students at the university application process

Languages

Turkish (Native)
Native
English (Near-native)
Native
German (Advanced)
Advanced
French
Elementary
Romanian
Elementary

Custom

British and Turkish passport holder

Timeline

Education and Training Consultant

LSD/ FCDO - Westminster
10.2021 - Current

Senior Executive Secretary

TIAD Business Association
01.2016 - 07.2018

HR/LD Consultant

Garanti BBVA
02.2014 - 09.2014

Senior Lecturer

Translation Studies, City University - London
01.2003 - 01.2011

Senior Training Consultant

FCO Language Centre - London
01.2002 - 06.2007

Lecturer and Dissertation/Research Advisor

SOAS, University - London
01.1992 - 06.2013

MA in Linguistics - Philology

SOAS, University of London

MA in Educational Management in Higher Education - Management

Institute of Education, University of London

BA: Modern Languages - Language Studies

Boğaziçi University

High School German Baccalaureate -

German High School

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