Fation Ceka

Fation ceka

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location of Fation CekaIerápetra, Crete, Greece
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder/CEO at Cekagro

  • Education

    • Suny empire state college

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of science (bsc) finance
    • University of new york tirana

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of science (bsc) finance
  • Experience

    • Ministry of tourism, culture, youth and sports

      May 2011 - Jul 2011
      Intern, finance department
    • Α.σ.π.ι. (agricultural cooperative of ierapetra)

      Aug 2011 - Sept 2011
      Assistant of administrative affairs
    • Drips media

      Mar 2012 - Dec 2017
      Co-founder

      Responsibilities• Create strategic goals/objectives for organization’s growth and success• Develop action plans to achieve stated objectives• Monitor progress against timeline by closely tracking project details• Provide employee guidance while enforcing compliance standards• Utilize data analytics to review trends, adjust approach accordingly and generate actionable insights• Spearhead marketing efforts through creative campaigns that demonstrate unique value proposition opportunities across multiple channels• Liaise with board members providing regular updates on financial budgets/reports & performance metrics• Proactively seek out new industry partners/opportunities in order to drive growth of brand recognition/awareness• Serve as face of organization representing agency at corporate events & conferences• Prepare presentations outlining current initiatives & goals for potential partners Show less

    • Vodafone

      Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
      Research intern

      Responsibilities• Support teams in the planning and execution of project activities • Gather data for research and evaluation purposes • Help develop processes for staff training on technology use • Assist with troubleshooting technical problems experienced by Vodafone Foundation initiatives or partners • Undertake administrative tasks including scheduling meetings and keeping records • Contribute to reporting writing activities as needed • Researching the latest trends in technology and social impact initiatives • Participate in weekly team meetings to provide updates on progress made Show less

    • National bank of greece

      Feb 2014 - Jan 2017
      Corporate credit underwriter

      Analysis and decision making regarding the extension of credit to corporate clients. Demonstrated track record of success in gathering, analysing and interpreting financial data, utilizing established underwriting principles to support informed recommendations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a deep understanding of corporate finance best practices.Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive analysis of corporate loan requests including analysing market conditions, borrower financials and collateral characteristics. • Interpret market data for reviewing current trends and forecasting future scenarios concerning lending opportunities. • Formulate recommendations based upon gathered evidence and industry benchmarks for presentation to the leadership team or other stakeholders as needed. • Ensure compliance with all internal guidelines, best practices and governmental regulations governing credit operations related to lending activities. • Develop spreading models. • Prepare various documents such as presentations, loan memoranda, summary reports and other materials requested by senior management. • Effectively communicate credit decisions to sales staff & discuss credit options with external customers when appropriate. Show less

    • National bank of greece

      May 2018 - May 2019
      Head of corporate credit risk

      Responsible for developing and implementing policies related to the credit risk management and capital adequacy processes in coordination with the company’s overall corporate risk strategy.Responsibilities: • Develop comprehensive proactive strategies and plans for assessing, controlling, analysing, and managing credit risks related to enterprise-level businesses. • Establish limits and thresholds based on historical performance, current market conditions, operating trends, quantitative models/scenario analysis etc. • Regularly monitor activities related to lending products such as loan origination, collateral valuation assessment (CVA) management, quality assurance reviews etc. • Ensure proper analytic process control systems are designed and implemented to ensure consistent compliance with applicable regulations, requirements and best practices globally. • Analyse financial statements of individual borrowers such as ratios ( debt/equity; coverage; liquidity; repayment capacity etc.) – ‐ basic comparative analysis from industry perspective or company specific research analysis also conducted when necessary, • Develop reports/presentations and shared with internal/external stakeholders about credit risk findings/observations relative to loans on portfolio or potential new customers;• Actively coordinate process involving other departments within the organization including Loan Servicing department, Collateral Management department on creditworthiness assessments for clients including medium sized corporations seeking large loans or companies engaged in acquisitions and mergers. Show less

    • American bank of investments

      May 2019 - Sept 2021
      Head of corporate credit risk
    • Sigal uniqa

      Aug 2021 - now
      Investment manager

      Excellent analytical skills and experience in portfolio management, investment advisory services, securities analysis, research, and trading.• Oversee the investment portfolio by determining asset allocations using established methodology• Proactively manage asset allocation and rebalance portfolios in line with client and fund objectives • Monitor current investments for potential opportunities or threats to performance • Recommend suitable investments and fund solutions for clients considering their risk tolerance levels and financial objectives• Analyse markets to uncover new areas of opportunity• Keep abreast of industry trends in order to ensure clients receive the best possible returns on their investments• Perform periodic performance reporting to clients reviewing performance against benchmarks Show less

    • Cekagro

      Mar 2023 - now
      Founder / ceo

      As a producer and wholesaler of agricultural products we have been creating partnerships to maximise efficiency in supply chains and minimize time from farm to fork. We are leveraging cutting-edge technologies for both production and distribution of our products. Through our consulting services, we extend our expertise to our clients in production, product requirements, market development in order for them to reach EU markets.• Offering consulting services to agricultural production and distribution companies.• Executing comprehensive strategic plans to foster sustainable growth and market expansion.• Integrating cutting-edge technology into agriculture, from advanced seed selection to optimizing supply chain operations.• Championing eco-friendly farming practices, resource optimization, and environmentally conscious decision-making. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by Rotary International on May 2014
      Rotary InternationalAssociated with Fation Ceka
    • Strategy Team, Finance Team

      Issued by KaramelaDAO on Nov 2021
      KaramelaDAOAssociated with Fation Ceka
    • Member

      Issued by Blockchain Western Balkans on Apr 2018
      Blockchain Western BalkansAssociated with Fation Ceka
    • Member

      Issued by Albanian Association of Ierapetra on Dec 2013
      Albanian Association of IerapetraAssociated with Fation Ceka
    • Military Service

      Issued by Greek Army on May 2017
      Greek ArmyAssociated with Fation Ceka