Begum Turan
Sr. People & Culture Specialist @ Penta Teknoloji
About
As a dynamic, curious and open-minded person, I possess strong skills in research, collaboration and adaptability. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a minor in Sociology and a Master’s in Organizational Behavior, I have gained experience in planning and implementing employee training processes, conducting recruitment interviews, talent management and developing motivation activities in the field of Human Resources. By combining my academic achievements with practical experience, I focus on creating impactful and sustainable solutions in the field of Human Resources.
Türkiye
Istanbul
Higher Education
Organizational Development, E-Learning, Psychometric Tests, Employee Learning & Development, Recruitment, Learning Management Systems, Microsoft Power BI, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Wellness, HR Solutions, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), Problem Solving, Microsoft Outlook, Sustainability, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Algorithms, Psychology
Experience

Human Resources Specialist
Istanbul, Türkiye
• Conducting comprehensive training needs analysis to identify employees’ development areas and create tailored action plans that support professional growth. • Researching and arranging suitable training programs (including internal and external soft skill, technical and legal trainings) and trainers aligned with training needs analysis results to ensure targeted and effective learning experiences. • Driving the digital transformation of HR by utilizing LMS platforms and digital tools to optimize learning and development processes. • Conducting post-training evaluations to measure the success of learning outcomes and developing action plans for continuous improvement. • Planning and managing the annual training budget to ensure cost-effective use of resources and maximize the impact of learning and development initiatives. • Supporting the identification of high-potential employees and contributing to the development of plans that foster their growth and retention within the organization. • Supporting recruitment processes by assisting in candidate screening, interview scheduling, and participating in interviews. • Conducting and tracking orientation processes. • Supporting the organization of well-being events to enhance employee motivation, engagement and workplace satisfaction. • Supporting internal communication processes.

Trainee
Technology and Risk Management classes are taken within the scope of YGA & HSBC "Skills for Future" Program: Technology -Fundamentals of Data Science & SQL -What is Web 3.0? -The Advantages of RPA Risk Management Definition of Risk and Basic Concepts -Classification of Risks -Enterprise Risk Management -The Duties and Responsibilities of Risk Departments in Banks Principles of Risk Management -Risk Identification -Risk Financing -Ability to Read Legal Texts Risk Assessment and Management -Analysis of Risk -Definition of Uncertainty Levels

Psychology Intern
Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey
• Worked in adult, child, neurology units and services. • Examined personality, intelligence and neuropsychological tests. • Psychological tests such as MMPI, MMSE, WAIS, WISC-R, MOCA, NPT, Kent EGY, Porteus, Rorschach were observed in the presence of psychologists. • Attended clinical interviews, visits and seminars in the psychiatry polyclinic/service.

Trainee
Developed in partnership with Enerjisa Uretim, imeceLAB, Bogazici University Lifelong Learning Center and Sabanci University Executive Development Unit. It is a 6-week Training Program where pieces of training such as self-improvement, sustainability, introduction to energy sector, finance literacy, career process and digital skill have been organized.

Student Assistant
Istanbul, Turkey
• Worked in the Public Relations Department. • My teammates and I were in contact with prospective students and their families during the University Promotion Days. We introduced our university face to face and remotely. • I assisted prospective students in the university enrollment process.

Peer Mentor
Istanbul, Turkey
• After I had received “Peer Mentoring Training”, I was in a mentor-mentee relationship with students who have just started our university and applied to this program. I helped and mentored my mentees, who consisted of 15 people, with their questions about our university. • The Peer Mentoring Program supports first-year students to adapt in the university life. Peer mentors are role models who provide emotional support and validation, assist their mentees in navigating campus resources, and help their peers become more engaged in the Maltepe University community.

Trainee
YetGen is a 12-week 21st Century Competencies Training Program where pieces of training such as Effective Presentation Techniques, Teamwork, Career Planning, Excel, Information / Media / Finance Literacy, Social Innovation, and GirişGen process have been organized. I am completing the assignments given during the YetGen Education and Awareness Program, and learn to establish my enterprise with the focus of the UN Sustainable Development Goals within the GirişGen process.
Education

Organizational Behavior
Dissertation stage Focused on: Foundations of Organizational Behavior, HR Planning and Selection, Organization Theory and Design, Organizational Culture and Performance, Human Resources Development, Contemporary Topics in Organizational Behavior, Contemporary Approaches to Leadership, Team Work and Conflict Management, Scientific Research Methods and Publication Ethics, Psychometric Measurement and Valuation, Seminar etc.
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