Ara A.

Ara A.

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  • About me

    Finance Sales • Academia (BA, MA Historical Studies) • Educator • Volunteer

  • Education

    • Maktab Sains Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan

      2005 - 2011
      High School History, French, English, Malay, General Paper, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics 8 O Levels, 2 AS Levels & 3 A Levels

      Activities and Societies: Graduation Committe, Environmental Club, Karate Club Graduated with Brunei-Cambridge GCE O Levels and Brunei-Cambridge GCE AS & A Levels.

    • Columbia University in the City of New York

      2014 - 2015
      Visiting Student Program History, French, German

      Studied for 2 semesters. Part of Universiti Brunei Darussalam's Discovery Year Study Abroad Programme

    • Universiti Brunei Darussalam

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor’s Degree History GPA 4.27 (First Class Honours with a Silver Medal)

      Activities and Societies: Executive Committee of Community Service and Student Welfare, Inspire Ijau Club (Green Club) Graduated with First Class Honours in Historical Studies. Academic exercise titled "The Economic Impact of the Losses of Baram and Limbang on Brunei, 1882-1904", 2016. Head Secretary of the Green Club, 2012-2013. Studied abroad for 2 semesters at Columbia University in City of New York. University Silver Medal, 2016. University Book Prize, 2013, 2014, and 2016.

    • İstanbul Medeniyet Üniversitesi

      2017 - 2021
      Master’s Degree International Ottoman Studies (with thesis) GPA 3.88
    • İstanbul Üniversitesi

      2016 - 2017
      TÖMER C1 Turkish Language 92/100

      C1 certificate (Advanced Proficiency) for Turkish Language according to Common European Framework for Languages

  • Experience

    • Centre for Strategic & Policy Studies

      Dec 2011 - Dec 2011
      Intern

      In charge of organising reports, inputting data, and distributing surveys to office workers.

    • Self-Employed

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2022

      Giving private English lessons to individuals of different ages - from school children to adults Helping high school students with their Biology lessons and homework Helping high school students with their Chemistry lessons and homework Helping high school students with their Mathematics lessons and homework

      • English Tutor

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2022
      • Biology Tutor

        Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
      • Chemistry Tutor

        Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
      • Mathematics Tutor

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2016
    • Universiti Brunei Darussalam

      Aug 2012 - Jul 2016
      Student

      • Graduated with a 4.27 cGPA for Bachelor of Arts in Historical Studies with First Class Honours and a Silver Medal• Studied abroad at Columbia University in the City of New York• Member of the Executive Committee of Community Service & Student Welfare• Head Secretary of the Green Club.

    • Columbia University in the City of New York

      Sept 2014 - May 2015
      Visiting Student
    • Sekolah Cemerlang Abejess

      Jul 2016 - Sept 2016
      Mathematics Teacher

      • Designing and implementing various Maths teaching techniques to best meet student interest in Maths• Fostering good relationship with students and their parents which engage and motivate students in class

    • İstanbul Medeniyet Üniversitesi

      Jan 2017 - Jun 2021
      Graduate Student
    • Istanbul&I

      Mar 2019 - Dec 2021
      Volunteer

      • Former member of the Ethics Council• Formerly the Project Manager for Istanbul&I collaboration with Sokak Lambası Yardımlaşma ve Dayanışma Derneği• Moderated beginners, intermediate, as well as advanced levels of the English Speaking Club• Volunteered for Sokak Lambası, Yedikule Animal Shelter, Ahtapot Gönüllüleri Derneği, and Qnushyo• Volunteered for the Iftar&Community event

    • Doğru Cevap Okulları

      Sept 2021 - Jun 2022
      English Teacher

      • Planning and delivering English language lessons that incorporated the use of audio-visual aids and various English teaching methods• Developing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to students aged 3-12• Maintained positive student-teacher relationship and cooperated with parents on a regular basis.

    • Lavixo

      Jul 2022 - Sept 2022
      Sales Representative

      • Actively cold and warm calling international sales leads and developing professional relationship based on trust and respect, converting them into clients and achieving set sales target• Answered clients’ questions regarding company’s products and emphasised product features based on clients’ needs

    • Facto Investments

      Oct 2022 - now

      • Handling and processing payments in the form of credit card transactions as well as wire transfers from clients• Identifying and resolving problems in transactions, ensuring successful transactions• Assisting agents and clients who have payment questions or problems and explaining payment processing procedures to them • Distributing sales lead to sales agents to ensure that the sales leads are converted to clients• Calculating and analysing conversion rates of potential clients using spreadsheets and preparing report of it to ensure the company’s sales target is reached• Overseeing communication between sales agent and clients to ensure quality and consistency to meet the needs of the company • Communicating with over 300 international clients to understand their financial and investing needs and building relationships with them based on trust and respect and providing financial advice and strategies based on current financial market trends and analysis, resulting in client retention thus increasing company’s profitability• Handling client complaints and concerns, and improving overall client experience

      • Payment Specialist

        Apr 2023 - now
      • Customer Relationship Management Specialist

        Feb 2023 - Apr 2023
      • Account Manager

        Oct 2022 - Feb 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • TÖMER C1

      İstanbul Üniversity Language Center
      Nov 2016
    • Duolingo French Fluency: Advanced (Estimated)

      Duolingo
      May 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • Diplôme d'études en langue française A2 (DELF A2)

      Centre international d'études pédagogiques (CIEP)
      Jan 2014
    • Duolingo German Fluency: Elementary (Estimated)

      Duolingo
      Sept 2015
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ara A.
      Türkiye Scholarships awardee Yurtdışı Türkler ve Akraba Topluluklar Başkanlığı Oct 2016
    • Awarded to Ara A.
      University Book Prize Level 4000 & 5000 for Bachelor of Arts Major in Historical Studies Universiti Brunei Darussalam Sep 2016
    • Awarded to Ara A.
      University Silver Medal for Bachelor of Arts Universiti Brunei Darussalam Sep 2016
    • Awarded to Ara A.
      University Book Prize Level 2000 & 3000 for Bachelor of Arts Major in Historical Studies Universiti Brunei Darussalam 2014
    • Awarded to Ara A.
      University Book Prize Level 1000 for Bachelor of Arts programme Universiti Brunei Darussalam 2013
    • Awarded to Ara A.
      High Distinction for the International English Competition for Schools University of New South Wales, Australia 2011
    • Awarded to Ara A.
      Distinction for the International English Competitions for Schools University of New South Wales, Australia 2009
    • Awarded to Ara A.
      Distinction for the International English Competitions for Schools University of New South Wales, Australia 2007
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Istanbul&I on Jan 2019
      Istanbul&IAssociated with Ara A.
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Ahtapot Gönüllüleri Derneği on Jan 2019
      Ahtapot Gönüllüleri DerneğiAssociated with Ara A.
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Yedikule Hayvan Barınağı on Jan 2019
      Yedikule Hayvan BarınağıAssociated with Ara A.
    • Maths and Turkish tutor

      Issued by Qnushyo on Jan 2019
      QnushyoAssociated with Ara A.
    • Project Manager

      Issued by Istanbul&I on Jan 2019
      Istanbul&IAssociated with Ara A.
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Sokak Lambası Yardımlaşma ve Dayanışma Derneği on Jan 2019
      Sokak Lambası Yardımlaşma ve Dayanışma DerneğiAssociated with Ara A.
    • Ethics Council member

      Issued by Istanbul&I on Jan 2021
      Istanbul&IAssociated with Ara A.