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Zehra Canfesci Özpagda
Istanbul, Turkey
Age: 40-49
Nominated for: Membership Committee
As: Member
Nominated by: Turkish Association of University Women

 

Professional Field and/or Present Occupation

I am a specialist in 'Finance'.  I worked for one of the biggest Banks in Turkey as a 'Credit Marketing Expert'(1984-88). Then, I preferred raising my two daughters.  Meanwhile, I worked for our family business(wholesaling Michelin and Continental tyres).   I was not a regular worker because I gave the priorty to my daughters.  Now, they are almost 20 and 17 ,and both of them are students at University.

Skills and experience from the last 10 years which qualify her for this position

I have been a member of Turkish Association of University Woman since 1984.
When I was a University student (not yet a member), my aunt Prof.Dr.Belkis CANFESCI was the President of the Turkish Association. I participate with her to several activities not only in Turkey but also all around the world.
Those days, I got the opportunity to meet many distinguished and talented members of IFUW.
Unfortunately, I was a passive member of my Association for many years.
But I was active in other fields.
I am one of the members of Board of Trustees of the'Galatasaray Egitim Vakfi'( Foundation of Education of my High school).
I worked for the Commitees of Parents Union at my daughter's schools during twelve years first as a Member, later as President.
I also work for some associations, especially educational, as a volunteer.

In April 2006, I was elected for the Board of Directors of TAUW.
I am the CIR of TAUW.

Goals for the position and the contribution the candidate believes she can personally make if elected or appointed

As the new CIR, I am working hard to compensate for the years I was not able to be active.
I specially wanted to apply for the 'Membership Commitee' , because we all need
'FRESH BLOOD' for each Association or Federation,and also for IFUW .
If we can attract young graduate's attention once, I am sure we would obtain much more in few time.
I would like to do my best for the Membership Commitee and IFUW.

Education: After I graduated from one of the oldest French High school 'Galatasaray Lisesi' in Istanbul (1979),I obtained my licence degree in "Business Administration" at the University of Istanbul(1983). I attended an Intensive English Program in London(1983-84).Afterwards,I also attended many seminars,workshops,etc, about Banking.
Mother Language: Turkish
Ability to speak English: Excellent
Ability to understand spoken English: Good
Ability to read English: Excellent
Ability to write English: Good
Other languages:

French - excellent

Computer skills: Considerable experience sending e-mails and using the Internet
Internet Access: Regular access to e-mail at home or the office

 

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