Objective
Currently looking for a new and challenging position, one which will make best use of existing skills, qualifications and experience whilst enabling further personal and professional development.
Experience
2005-date-COMET SHIPPING, ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Assistant Operations Manager
Actively involved in the management of freight and hire collection with responsibility for port disbursements.
Developing strong relationships with port agents and with various contractors and sub-contractors including pilots, stevedores, terminal operators, hold and tank cleaners.
Responsible for laytime calculations and claims, voyage instructions, loading and discharging whilst ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
Planning and coordinating vessel’s bunker supply and assisting the chartering department with alternative route calculations.
2003-2005-HAMBURG-SUD SHIPPING AGENCY & TRANSPORT LTD,
ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Operations Specialist
Responsible for the operational management of the feeder service calling at ports in Turkey, Israel and Egypt.
Calculating operational results based on key figures obtained from the cost department to enable the analysis of profit and loss for each voyage.
Analysing inter-Mediterranean trade and preparing forecasts and quarterly statistical reports for the management.
Maintaining awareness of any changes to Port Authority rules and regulations and overseeing Mediterranean Agents for the installation of ISPS code.
2000-2002-SEMIH SOHTORIK SHIP MANAGEMENT & AGENCY INC, ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Assistant to Managing Director & Operations Manager
Arranging all provisions and store supplies for vessels, dealing with maritime insurance and calculating freight payments.
Liaising extensively with port agents throughout the world and developing mutually beneficial relationships.
Education
Masters Degree: International Business (2003)
Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Grenoble, France
Thesis: Oil Transportation by Sea Under European Union Environmental Law
Bachelors Degree:Political Science – Minor in Business Administration (1998)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA
High School:Graduation (1993)
Lycée Français Pierre Loti, Istanbul, Turkey
Certification
Skuld Seminar
Appointment of liability between the owners and the charterers under the NYPE C/P and termination of contract (2006).
Skuld Seminar – Bills of Lading and Performance Claims(2005)
Hamburg-Sud’s Certificate Programme in Handling of Dangerous Goods (2004).
Eversheds Maritime Law Seminar (2000).
Skils
I.T. Proficiency:
Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet and Email
Languages:
Native Turkish; Fluent English and French; Basic German and Spanish
Nationality:Turkish
Marital Status:Married
Health: Excellent; non-smoker
Willing to Travel and Relocate
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Skiing, Waterskiing, Fitness, Cycling, Fishing and Films