Professional Background
Experience
2026 - Present
Strategic Advisor
Government Relations & Defense Cooperation
Independent Senior Advisor
Tampa, FL, United States
Provides independent strategic advisory support in government relations, defense cooperation, and international security coordination. Focuses on intergovernmental engagement, policy alignment, and cross-border stakeholder initiatives within complex international environments.
2009- 2026
Country Specialist on Agreements and Operations
U.S. Air Force in Europe, Military Group- Turkey
Ankara, Turkey
Senior liaison and advisor within a defense and governmental framework, supporting international agreements and operations. Primary coordination point between military and government stakeholders, ensuring communication, compliance, and operational continuity across complex initiatives.
2000 - 2009
Account Control Business Unit Manager
U.S. Air Force Europe - Defense Commissary Agency
Between 2000 and 2009, managed account control and business unit operations within a U.S. defense commissary system, overseeing procurement, contracting, financial reporting, compliance, and operational coordination
Ankara, Turkey
Education
1999-2002
GPA: 3.5
Master of Science
International Relations
Ankara University, Social Sciences Institute
Focused on international relations, security dynamics, and strategic analysis.
1995-1999
GPA: 3.7
Bachelor of Science
International Relations
Ankara University, Faculty of Social Sciences
Focused on Middle East studies, the United Nations system, and international law.
2021-2023
GPA: 3.7
Associate Degree
Laboratory Assistant Training And Veterinary Laboratory Services Pr.
Anadolu University, Distance Learning
Completed foundational training in veterinary laboratory and technician practices to support animal welfare and stray animal care, with a focus on basic clinical, birth assistance, and laboratory procedures.
Professional skillset
🟦 International Relations
🟦 Strategic Planning
🟦 Government Relations
🟦 Compliance
🟦 Crisis Management
🟦 Stakeholder Engagement
🟦 Strategic Communication
🟦 Bilateral Agreements
🟦 Joint Military Operations
🟦 Defense Industry Engagement
🟦 Military Logistics
🟦 Negotiations
🟦 Diplomacy
🟦 Policy Analysis
🟦 Foreign Policy
🟦 Procurement & Contracting
🟦 International Security
🟦 Information Security
Languages
🟦 Turkish (Native)
🟦 Italian (Good)
🟦 English (Professional)
🟦 French (Poor)