Alara Balaman

1. JAMAICAN CONSULATE — ISTANBUL JAN 2023 Assistant — Full time JUL 2023

• » Coordinated embassy events and meetings, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication.
• » Managed and maintained embassy records and databases, ensuring data accuracy and security.
• » Drafted product documentation and communicated updates to clients and government officials.
• » Oversaw the visa application process, ensuring efficient and timely processing.
• » Conducted research and gathered information for consular officers.
• ZORLU ENERGY SOLUTIONS — ISTANBUL SEPT 2022 Business Analysis — Intern DEC 2022
• » Developed user stories and process flows to support the design and development of ZES Management Platform, Salesforce and SAP solutions.
• » Conducted business process modeling and identified areas for improvement regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations project.
• » Assessed existing and proposed solutions, analyzing their benefits, risks, and business impacts.
• » Collaborated closely with developers to validate and test solutions against business requirements.
• » Participated in Agile ceremonies and ensured alignment between business needs and technical implementation.
• ECZACIBASI HOLDING — ISTANBUL AUG 2021 Audit and Data Analysis — Intern DEC 2021
• » Conducted inquiry and analytical studies using MicroStrategy for data analysis.
• » Provided support in the digital transformation project of audit activities and
• operational processes.
• » Generatedmonthlyexpenseanalysisandperformancereportsformanagementreview.
• » Examined audit scenarios, identified improvement opportunities, and tracked follow-up actions.
• » Utilized ACL scripting for data analysis and auditing purposes.
• FURTHER NETWORK — REMOTE NOV 2020

Business Analysis — Intern

JUNE 2021

• » Presented improvement suggestions on tools and project methodologies in the application development process.
• » Performed thorough business analysis on airlines industry in accordance with country travel restrictions updates.