Adnan Tuzcu
Senior Development Specialist | Project Management Trainer at Karacadag Development Agency- Claim this Profile
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Turkish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Professional working proficiency
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Kurdish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Sevin DEMIRBAS YAY
I’ve worked with many Consultant but Adnan Tuzcu was one of the best. He consistently gave 100% of himself to our team and was critical in ensuring the completion of our projects by the deadline. Adnan Tuzcu was always reliable and professional, and at stressful times he was a positive influence on all of us. Overall, Adnan was a pleasure to work with and I strongly recommend him to anybody looking for an excellent Consultant.
Sevin DEMIRBAS YAY
I’ve worked with many Consultant but Adnan Tuzcu was one of the best. He consistently gave 100% of himself to our team and was critical in ensuring the completion of our projects by the deadline. Adnan Tuzcu was always reliable and professional, and at stressful times he was a positive influence on all of us. Overall, Adnan was a pleasure to work with and I strongly recommend him to anybody looking for an excellent Consultant.
Sevin DEMIRBAS YAY
I’ve worked with many Consultant but Adnan Tuzcu was one of the best. He consistently gave 100% of himself to our team and was critical in ensuring the completion of our projects by the deadline. Adnan Tuzcu was always reliable and professional, and at stressful times he was a positive influence on all of us. Overall, Adnan was a pleasure to work with and I strongly recommend him to anybody looking for an excellent Consultant.
Sevin DEMIRBAS YAY
I’ve worked with many Consultant but Adnan Tuzcu was one of the best. He consistently gave 100% of himself to our team and was critical in ensuring the completion of our projects by the deadline. Adnan Tuzcu was always reliable and professional, and at stressful times he was a positive influence on all of us. Overall, Adnan was a pleasure to work with and I strongly recommend him to anybody looking for an excellent Consultant.
Credentials
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A Career Strategist's Guide to Getting a Job
LinkedInJan, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
English for Career Development Self-Paced MOOC 2022
U.S. Department of StateDec, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
English for Business and Law - Contract Law
UdemyJan, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Building a Flexible Career
LinkedInDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Fundamentals of Business Crisis Management
UdemyOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Successful Negotiation: Master Your Negotiating Skills
UdemyAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Leadership: Practical Leadership Skills
UdemyAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Stratejik Düşünme
UdemyAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Etkili Sunum Teknikleri Eğitimi
İstanbul İşletme EnstitüsüMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Diksiyon Eğitimi
İstanbul İşletme EnstitüsüApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Etkili İletişim Stratejileri ve Beden Dili
İstanbul İşletme EnstitüsüApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Görgü Kuralları Eğitimi
İstanbul İşletme EnstitüsüApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Protokol ve Sosyal Davranış Kuralları Eğitimi
İstanbul İşletme EnstitüsüApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Çatışma Yönetimi Eğitimi
İstanbul İşletme EnstitüsüApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
İkna Teknikleri Eğitimi
İstanbul İşletme EnstitüsüMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Local and Rural Development Certificate Program
Özyeğin UniversitySep, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
TS EN ISO 9001 Quality Management System
Türk Standardları EnstitüsüMar, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Risk Based Process Management System - Turkish Standard Institution
Türk Standardları EnstitüsüFeb, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
International Academy for Leadership
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for FreedomJan, 2008- Oct, 2024 -
Legal English Certificate
İstanbul Bar AssociationAug, 2007- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Karacadag Development Agency
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Türkiye
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Development Specialist | Project Management Trainer
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Apr 2017 - Present
Karacadağ Development Agency is Diyarbakır-based research and strategic organization focusing on social-economic regional development, consulting, and investment management. The DA garners a solid foundation and understanding of the local capital markets, investors, and vital players.➖ Drafted project proposals for vulnerable groups➖ Maintained active contact with the local authorities to promote initiatives and events➖ Scheduled meetings for both internal and external stakeholders ➖ Initiated and delivered Project Cycle Management (PCM) training for various NGOs➖ Assisted with NGOs and organizations and prepared economic-social reports➖ Formulated strategies and developed programs to make a change➖ Interfaced with various agency departments to move strategies through on behalf of the agency➖ Collaborated with marketing and other departments to develop prestige projects for the region➖ Foresaw risks and allowed for contingencies when planning➖ Facilitated the creation of content on ESG issues and development policiesSome recently edited reports; Need Assessment Reports of Syrian Refugees. NEET Women and Youth in Region (EU), SECCO Social Entrepreneurship Incubation and Acceleration Services Project (World Bank and EU). Situation Analysis of Roma People -Mesopotamian Doms, Youth Unemployment in TRC2 Region Analysis Report. Seasonal Agricultural Workers, Local Market Analysis Report, Shopping Mall Analysis in Historical Diyarbakır, World's Exemplary Municipal Practices Research Report on Melbourne, New York, Barcelona, and London Municipalities, Drafted Agency Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2025; This strategic plan is our vision for how we will evolve as an organization to exceed the service delivery expectations of our customers in the next five years through managing our programs and projects, assessing, and mitigating risks, and changing course when necessary.✩ This position requires dual fluency in Turkish and English. Show less
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Senior Investment Consultant | Communications Specialist
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Sep 2015 - Apr 2017
➖ Assisted the growth of companies and business development initiatives➖ Collaborated with clients to ascertain financial goals and provided recommendations and solutions➖ Hosted investment and trade-based delegations➖ Established key findings for clients and prepared booklets and models➖ Provided consultancy services to investors and investment opportunities➖ Analyzed key findings for clients and prepared documentation, models, and presentations➖ Focused on cost-efficiency while maintaining an elevated level of effectiveness➖ Assisted clients in making beneficial and strategic investment decisions➖ Audited investment incentive documents and closure reports➖ Developed and implemented a social content strategy across platforms ➖ Drafted terms of references, market research, tendering, and evaluation➖ Created benchmarking projects for local companies analyzing product suites, trends, and analysis ✩ This position required dual fluency in Turkish and English. Show less
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Head of Program Management Unit | Team Leader
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Nov 2009 - Sep 2015
➖ Coached team members and trained and mentored new hires on best Agency practices➖ Developed operating grant programs for Firms, Tourism, Industry, Renewable Energy, and Education ➖ Scheduled meetings for internal and drafted correspondence for local media ➖ Established Annual Working Plan, Budget Plan, and Interim & Annual Activity Reports of the Unit➖ Coordinated the launch of the DA’s integrated resource utilization system (KAYS) and software➖ Acted as agency spokesperson to promote media coverage, training, info-days, workshops, meetings➖ Piloted communication plans, press material, reports, evaluations, and justifications on related tasks➖ Guided projects from planning to deployment, focusing on quality, on-time delivery, and satisfaction➖ Conducted market research and client interviews to design support mechanisms for startupsDeveloped Grant Schemes- Economic Development Program for SMEs (10 million TL)- Tourism infrastructure Program (6 million TL)- Turkey– Syrian Arab Republic Interregional Cooperation Program (2,5 Million TL)- Direct Support for Activities.- Economic Development Program for SMEs (13 million TL)- Tourism infrastructure Program (3 million TL budget)- Developing Industrial Zones’ Infrastructure (3 million TL)- Technical Support Program for Non-Profit Org.- Economic Development Program for SMEs (14 million TL)- Tourism infrastructure Program (6 million TL)- Developing Industrial Zones’ Infrastructure- SME Support Program (10 million TL)- Renewable Energy Program (4 million TL)- Developing Industrial Zones’ Infrastructure (6 million TL)- SME Support Program (10 million TL)- Renewable Energy Program (4 million TL)- Tourism and Urban Infrastructure Support Program (4 million TL) ✩ This position required dual fluency in Turkish and English. Show less
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Central Finance And Contracts Unit
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Ankara, Türkiye
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Legal Advisor I Contract and Finance Manager
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Sep 2008 - Nov 2009
Central Finance and Contracts Unit is Ankara-based research and essential organization focusing on EU’s Funds management in Turkey. As a Legal Advisor. ➖ Orchestrated legal analysis of legal matters ➖ Been a self-starter in building up successfully legal and compliance functions ➖ Provided advice on legal matters (Breach of grant contracts, embezzlement) ➖ Drafted legal opinions, memoranda, and briefing documents ➖ Reviewed legal material (Prepared freelancer contract for project Assessors) ➖ Assumed formalities regarding settlements of disputes (Legal check on Protocols) ➖ Monitored the implementation of the legal clauses ➖ Involved in compiling 20+ cases both in Turkish and English Contract and Finance Manager ➖ Conducted budgeting, tendering, contracting, payments, accounting, and financial reporting ➖ Performed aspects of all procurement of services, supplies, works, and grants of EU-funded programs ➖ Took part together with the beneficiary institution in the implementation of the projects ➖ Managed contractual operations in the project implementation period ➖ Ensured actual use of EU funds by conducting tendering and contracting projects within time frames ✩ This position required dual fluency in Turkish and English and Legal English knowledge. Show less
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T.C. Maliye Bakanlığı
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Türkiye
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Government Property Specialist
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Oct 2004 - Sep 2008
➖ Enhanced strong relationships with citizens through an attentive response ➖ Mentored citizens to foster proper completion of assigned duties ➖ Performed duties by applicable policies and regulatory guidelines ➖ Completed paperwork, recognized discrepancies, and promptly addressed them for resolution ➖ Increased citizen satisfaction by resolving “Mile” issues ➖ Formed a variety of written formal communications, reports, and documents operations ➖ Managed Both private and Public Real estate and Other Duties Given by Decree Laws ➖ Coordinated interviews and appearances to promote community service initiatives ➖ Checked, approved, and translated documents and materials Show less
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Istanbul Bar Association
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İstanbul
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Trainee Lawyer
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May 2003 - Jul 2004
The Istanbul Bar Association (Turkish: İstanbul Barosu) is a voluntary bar association based in Istanbul, Turkey. With 29,000 members, it is one of the broadest bar associations in the world. It is a member of the Union of Turkish Bar Associations. ➖ Six-month court internship (Apprenticeship program supervised by the Chief Judge) 14 May 2003- 17 November 2003 ➖ Six-month internship with a lawyer (Apprenticeship supervised by the Istanbul Bar Association) 20 November 2003 - 23 May 2004 ➖ Studied Legal English Course at the "Internship Training Center" of the İstanbul Bar Association ✩ This internship required dual fluency in Turkish and English. Show less
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Education
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1997 - 2001
Istanbul University
Law, Law -
Bahcesehir University
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Selçuk Üniversitesi
Yüksek Lisans, Özel Hukuk -
The University of Kansas
International Law and Legal Studies
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