I worked in the Financial and Services of International Companies (ABN Amro Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank Audi, Vodafone – Cushman & Wakefield) including two start-up projects over the last 20 years in functions related to Corporate Security, Facility & Property Management, Strategic Business Operations, Business Continuity Management, Procurement, Real Estate and Contract Management.
My strengths: Setting strategies and structure, driving and leading diverse teams. I have an analytical mind set and a solution oriented approach to issues and problems.
I recently completed   “Advanced Cyber Security” training at Istanbul Technical University.
I also provide “Leadership Coaching & Mentoring” to – Young professionals as volunteer work.
I was Turkish Liaison Officer to “Flag Officer Sea Training” in the Plymouth/UK at 1997.
I use Microsoft Office programs, Mind Manager, Kali Linux, Procurement systems and CRM systems.
 
Professional Experience:
2017 – On going                                                                      Consultant
Strategic Business Operations, Corporate Security, Facility Management, Real Estate and Contract Management
2015-2016 : Cushman & Wakefield.                             Country Manager
 –Led the start-up of the new DTZ Global branch in Turkey, led and implement One Real Estate (ORE) project for Vodafone Turkey.  
2012 – 2014:  Odeabank.                                                    Director – Corporate Security & Services,
-Led the set-up of all the Security & Facility & Property Management, BCM, procurement, admin and infrastructure issues of the bank during the start-up phase including support functions, administrative issues, real estate issues, construction issues etc.
2006-2012:  RBS. (Royal Bank of Scotland).                 VP/Head of Corporate Services & Security
–Coordinated, planned and executed all security issues covering Protective Security, Fraud, Information Security, Business Continuity, Property, Facility & Property Management, Procurement and Payments.
2005-2006: Proteksan- Turkuaz Shipyard.                  Assistant General Manager
Marketing and Sales of €20 million motor yachts to customers in Europe
1984-2005:  Turkish Navy.                                                Naval Officer                                                                                                                  
Retired as a Navy Captain
 
Education:
1991-1993 Naval War College–MS-International Relations and National Security Studies
1980-1984 University (Naval Academy) –BSc-Electric/Electronic Engineering
 
Courses Taken:
Advanced Cyber Security Training at the Istanbul Technical University (ITU)
Security Management (Leicester/ UK);
Prevention and detection of fraud (London/ UK);
Managing fraud investigation (London/ UK);
BCM Scenario Planning (UK)
Management of Human Resources                                                 
 
Language Abilities:
English – Fluent         Spanish-Intermediate         Hebrew-@ ulpan ongoing         Turkish- Mother Tongue