Cigdem Ozkaya
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Skilled Program Coordinator with experience in designing and implementing diverse recreational programs. Possess strong leadership abilities, adept at team collaboration and fostering community engagement. Demonstrated success in promoting physical health, community involvement, and positive social interaction through tailored activities. Made significant impact on participant satisfaction in previous roles by creating inclusive and stimulating environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
11.2023 - Current
- Created inviting fitness spaces that welcomed and included people with diverse backgrounds, abilities and orientations.
- Sold personal training packages totalling $50,000 in sales in 8 months.
- Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
- Adhered to safety standards and utilized first aid during emergencies to treat injuries.
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions, as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
Program Coordinator/Senior Lecturer
Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University
Istanbul, Turkey
04.2015 - 09.2023
- Take active roles in the Strategic Plan Commission at Acibadem University and reviewed internal systems.
- Unit Strategic Plan Commission Member between 2021 and 2023.
- Unit Quality Commission Member between 2021 and 2023.
- Conduct document review, organization, and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
- Conduct sports and health-related classes and programs for approximately 200 students per year.
- Write research papers, reports, and summaries regarding health sciences.
- Gather and organize information for research purposes.
Sports Program Coordinator
Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University
Istanbul, Turkey
05.2009 - 04.2015
- Took responsibility for planning and organizing every detail that was required for the preparation of sporting teams (volleyball, basketball, rowing, swimming) and university sports facilities for particular games or events.
- Undertook responsibility for establishing a team of 25 people under the coordination of sports schools reserved for children, to accept 150 trainees every 4 weeks, and to achieve a turnover of $350,000.
- Created budget plans for each sports program based on projected needs and goals.
- Managed the program's budget, including coach salaries and pay rates.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive sports program strategies to meet organizational objectives.
- Provided guidance and supervision to coaches, trainers, volunteers, and student players.
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for athletic department positions, hiring talented professionals and offering seasoned skills to the organization.
Education
Ph.D - Exercise and Training Sciences
Marmara University
Istanbul07.2015
Master's Degree - Sports and Health Sciences
Marmara University
Istanbul11.2009
Bachelor's Degree - Physical Education and Sports Science
Ankara University
04.2004
Skills
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Development
- Report Creation
- Facility Management
- Office Administration
Non-Profit Managerial Experience
- Turkish Rowing Federation Health Board Member, 01/01/10, 12/31/16
- Turkish Rowing Federation Board of Directors Coordinator, 01/01/10, 12/31/16, Organization coordinator for all national competitions, Organizing committee membership in international races hosted by the Turkish Rowing Federation, Chief of delegation in international races which is the national team participated
- Organizing Committee Member, 7th Laodicea-Aphrodisias International Youth Sports Culture and Art Festival, 2013
- National Olympic Committee of Turkey Culture and Olympic Education Commission Member, 01/01/12, 12/31/14, Participated in the ENGSO Youth 2012 meeting and representing the Turkish National Olympic Committee., Attended the German Olympic Academy Conference, which was held under the title of 'Olympic Education in Europe' between 10/19/12 and 10/21/12, as a member of the Culture and Olympic Education Commission and made a presentation on NOC of Turkey activities.
- Commission Member, Turkish National Olympic Committee Bosporus Intercontinental Races, 01/01/10, 12/31/11
Certification
CPR-C, 09/01/23
Accomplishments
- Invited Speaker, PESAD XVI. Paramedic Education Coordination Board Meeting and Paramedic Education Symposium, 2019, Halic University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Oral Presentation First Prize, 5th International Paramedic Congress, 11/02/17 - 11/05/17, Antalya, Turkey
- Turkish Rowing Federation Delegate, 2012 FISA Ordinary Congress, 2012, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Turkish Rowing Federation Chief of Delegation, FISA Junior World Championship, 2012
- Istanbul Provincial Coordination Board Member, Turkish University Sports Federation, 2012
- 2007 - 2009, Get medals as a coach in National Championships
- 2004 - 2006, Get medals as a rower in National Championships
Timeline
Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness Hamilton
11.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator/Senior Lecturer
Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University
04.2015 - 09.2023
Sports Program Coordinator
Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University
05.2009 - 04.2015
Ph.D - Exercise and Training Sciences
Marmara University
Master's Degree - Sports and Health Sciences
Marmara University
Bachelor's Degree - Physical Education and Sports Science
Ankara University
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