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Filiz Doğan

Filiz Doğan

PhD Researcher
The Hague,Netherlands

Skills

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Summary

Passionate researcher with a proven academic background in Political Science and International Relations, and 6+ years’ experience in European studies. Seasoned Lecturer experienced in teaching political science material during 1 year in education. Effective communicator with excellent planning, organizational, and negotiation strengths as well as the ability to lead,reach consensus, establish goals, and attain results.

Work History

Lecturer, Political Science

Leiden University College
The Hague, Netherlands
08.2017 - 01.2018
  • Taught course on Political Research Methods for undergraduate students in class sizes averaging 15 students.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.

Project Manager, PMO

Portya Information Technologies
İstanbul, Turkey
10.2015 - 02.2016
  • Contributing stakeholder management and management process of projects.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
  • Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
  • Orchestrated 10 projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
  • Researched and acquired new hardware to maximize system functionality and meet required performance metrics.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
  • Managed internal and external website projects based on SharePoint from procurement to commission.

Assistant Project Manager

11Gate
İstanbul, Turkey
07.2014 - 09.2015
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution.
  • Developed website database and data flows.

Project Specialist

Anadolu Insurance Company
İstanbul, Turkey
09.2008 - 09.2013
  • Monitored and controlled organizational processes of different departments
  • Coordinated on-site construction shutdowns, testing and inspections, reporting details and concerns to designated team supervisors.
  • Developed and assisted “Intranet”, by using SharePoint Designer 2010 and “Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery” projects.
  • Assessed subcontractor bids on Insurance IT projects for costs, conformity to requirements and overall suitability.
  • Assisted regulation of insurance policies and clauses by making tests and giving technical support
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Assisted on Board of Change Management in project management office
  • Contributed on assisting processes of projects and supported project team members.
  • Assisted Quality Management and Control processes with regard to ISO9001 standards

Researcher

CRM Consulting
Kocaeli, Turkey
08.2008 - 10.2008
  • Worked on accessing to international funds and projects for companies and public institutions.
  • Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
  • Identified sources of funding to prepare research proposals and submit funding applications.
  • Determined areas of research to increase knowledge in particular field.
  • Wrote research papers, reports and summaries regarding capacity building, industrial research, and education.

Trainee

Turkcell
İstanbul, Turkey
07.2004 - 10.2004
  • Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
  • Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques and industry.
  • Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
  • Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.

Education

Ph.D. - European Studies

Leiden University
The Hague
11.2016 - Current

Master of Arts - European Studies

Marmara University
İstanbul, TURKEY
10.2006 - 03.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Marmara University
İstanbul, TURKEY
10.2000 - 06.2005

Software

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Microsoft Teams, and Zoom

Oracle Database 11g

Adobe Photoshop

SQL

STATA

R and R Studio

Phyton

Affiliations

  • Communications Officer and Member, University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES) Graduate Forum, The UK, 09/2021.
  • Chair, Leiden University FGGA PhD Committee from 2018 to 2022.
  • Member, European International Studies Association (EISA), 2017.
  • Member, European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR), 2016.
  • Member, LEO Leiden Doctorate Union Leiden, 2016.
  • Member, Project Management Institute (PMI), 2012.

Additional Information

Presentations

  • 07/07/2019 – 08/07/2019 – UACES Graduate Forum Conference, Manchester, The UK

“Europe As A Global Actor? Common Security and Defense Policy Question and British and German Role”.


  • 11/09/2018 – 14/09/2018 > – EISA 12th Pan-European Conference on International Relations “A New Hope: Back to the Future of International Relations", Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC

“Europe As A Global Actor? Common Security and Defense Policy Question and British and German Role”.


  • 21/08/2018 – 24/08/2018 > – ECPR General Conference, Hamburg, GERMANY

“Europe As A Global Actor? Common Security and Defense Policy Question and British and German Role”.

Discussant on the panel “Perceptions of the European Union”.


  • 12/06/2018 – 14/06/2018 > – ECPR SGEU Conference “Contradictions – Whither the Political, Economic and Social Integration of Europe?”, Paris, FRANCE

“Europe As A Global Actor? Common Security and Defense Policy Question and British and German Role”.


  • 05/06/2018 – 08/06/2018 > – 5th EISA European Workshops in International Studies (EWIS) "The Politics of International Studies in an Age of Crises”, Groningen, NETHERLANDS

“Europe As A Global Actor? Common Security and Defense Policy Question and British and German Role”.


Participations

  • 11/07/2022 – 16/07/2022 – First Euro-SWAMOS Summer Workshop on the Analysis of Military Operations and Strategy, The Hertie School/Berlin/GERMANY (Participant with scholarship).
  • 23/06/2022 – 25/06/2022 – UACES Graduate Forum Conference 2022, Maastricht/THE NETHERLANDS (Chair and Discussant of the panels "Foreign Policy", "Security and Defense Policy", and "The EU and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis").
  • 27/04/2022 - UACES Research Seminar on EU Foreign Policy (Including actors, processes, and institutions), ONLINE (Conference Chair).
  • 15/02/2017 – 18/02/2017 > – EUROPAEUM Graduate Workshop on: “Post-Truth, Populism, Prejudice: Europe's Values in Crisis?”, Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC (Participant with scholarship).
  • 08/11/2016 – 09/11/2016 > –Leiden University Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) “Who Determines the Security (Research) Agenda?”, The Hague, NETHERLANDS (Participant).
  • 19/09/2013 – 21/09/2013 > – PMI Turkey PM Summit: “Project For Urban Development”, İstanbul, TURKEY (Participant).

Courses

ECPR 2018 Summer School in Methods and Techniques, Process Tracing

Certification

PMP - Project Management Professional

Interests

Collecting Books, Indoor Sports (Running and Spinning), Vocal Training, Travelling, Knitting, Tango, Information Technologies, Writing Poems, Watching Festival Films

Publications

Book Review(s):

The European Union in a Changing World Order: Interdisciplinary European Studies 2021 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jcms.13147

Voluntary Works

  • General Secretary of Trainee Project, The Community Volunteers (TOG) İstanbul, TURKEY, from 2004 to 2006.
  • Participant and Member of Audit Committee in Mentoring Project, The Community Volunteers (TOG) İstanbul, TURKEY, from 2004 to 2006.
  • English Teacher in Summer School, The Association for the Support of Contemporary Living (ÇYDD) Kocaeli, Turkey, in 2001.

References

Prof. Dr. Madeleine HOSLI

Professor - Leiden University Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs, Wijnhaven Building, Turfmarkt 99 Room number 4.17 2511 DP, Den Haag/NETHERLANDS. e-mail: m.o.hosli@fgga.leidenuniv.nl. Tel: (+31) 708009581. Relationship: PhD Promotor


Assist. Prof. Beatrix Futak Campbell

Professor - Leiden University Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs, Anna van Buerenplein 301, Room number 4.14 2595 DG, Den Haag/NETHERLANDS. e-mail: b.campbell@luc.leidenuniv.nl. Tel: (+31) 708009310. Relationship: PhD Supervisor.


Nevgül Bilsel Safkan

General Manager - Sabancı Foundation, Sabancı Center Kat:15, 34330 4. Levent/İSTANBUL/TURKEY.

e-mail: nbsafkan@gmail.com. Tel: (+90) 5327806121. Relationship: Bachelor mentor.

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Quote

Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.
Albert Einstein
Filiz DoğanPhD Researcher