Bella Vahidoglu

Experience

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  Galatasaray Spots Club

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Swimming Coach and Swimmer

  • Motivated and managed swimming team• Managed staff in terms of meeting targets that include new membership goals and sales goals.• Created strategies that focused on maximizing the health and safety conditions of the pool facilities.• Presented feedback from members to the executive directors.• Taught basic and advanced swimming techniques in private session settings and classroom settings.Notable Accomplishments:• Developed new techniques for water phobia and hosted on Turkish National television and radio channel about • Gold Medals for Swimming Competition Show less

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  STV

  May 2006 - Jan 2008

  Producer, Anchorwoman and Radio Host

  • Drafted and communicated news and success stories for the morning news program five days a week.• Collaborated with the production team to compile and synthesize large amounts of images and videos for news segments. • Produced and communicated daily radio programs with a focus on public reports and corporate news. Notable Accomplishments:• Employee of the Year

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  Vogue

  Mar 2009 - Sept 2010

  Photograph Editor

  Crafted pages featured in Vogue Magazine.

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  Milten Holding

  Feb 2010 - Sept 2010

  Executive Director

  • Produced and presented business, marketing, and media proposals to prospective clients. • Produced and designed weekly marketing materials for hotel guests and event programs.• Ensured that fundraising plans were aligned with organizational priorities and maximized opportunities for revenue growth. • Managed 100K budget for all departments; increased annual revenue by 50% and surpassed monthly profit maximization goals. • Supervised staff of 100+ employees. Notable Accomplishments:• Established and surpassed monthly profit maximization goals for the company by advertising and networking, as well as ensuring customer satisfaction.• Adeptly managed guest and event programs from concept to conclusion, resulting in the increase of overall revenue by 50%, significant reduction of turnover significantly, and improvement of customer satisfaction.• Developed effective strategies to guarantee continuous customer satisfaction.• Established and surpassed monthly profit maximization goals for the company by advertising and networking, as well as ensuring customer satisfaction. Show less

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  Consulate General of Turkey, New York

  Dec 2010 - Mar 2021

  Executive Officer

  • Published, designed, and created the news website on a daily basis using proprietary government software.• Enhanced relationships and negotiated future contracts with the private sector, non–profit, and international government organizations. • Produced and directed all events, receptions, and seminars hosted by the consulate for world leaders, senior ranking officials, and diplomats to prospect and develop new and existing relationships. • Provided effectual supervision to junior staff and facilitated training for new employees on government laws and regulations, daily processes, selecting partners and collaborations, as well as developing new ideas for events and collaborations.• Served as a representative of the Turkish Consulate General Office in diplomatic receptions, United Nations General Assembly, meetings, and events, as well as the speaker for foreign and American press on Turkish news.• Conducted comprehensive research on new partnership institutions, budget constraints, new contracts, and logistics. • Proactively guided and motivated office staff to maximize productivity and meet strict deadlines.Notable Accomplishments:• Collaborated with former United Kingdom Prime Minister Mr. Gordon Brown to fundraise for schooling for Syrian refugee children in Turkey.• Managed a $52 million annual budget; analyzed financial data in Microsoft Excel to effectively allocate funds in line with internal policies and external regulations.• Assumed the role of representative for the Turkish government in the meetings, which were attended by and prime ministers, high-level diplomats, and C-level executives.• Passed all five sections of the Turkish Consulate General Examination in 2010; only hired one in 40 finalized candidates. • Awarded ‘Honorable Letter’ for Hardwork and Successful Performance in 2011. Show less

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  United Nations

  May 2021 - now

  Communication and Advocacy