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Gara Karimov

@garakarimov

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Ambitious branch manager with a strong background in education.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role in education management, focusing on growth and innovation.

I am a dedicated professional with a robust background in management and education. My experience as a Branch Manager at Edugrata Education Center and Summer Schools Azerbaijan has honed my skills in customer service, staff supervision, and strategic planning. I thrive in environments where I can build relationships and drive sales goals while ensuring operational excellence.

Currently pursuing a PhD in Teaching Methodology, I am passionate about education and committed to fostering a positive learning environment. My previous roles, including Assistant Director at Lead Education and Credit Adviser at Güvənli MMC, have equipped me with a diverse skill set, enabling me to manage projects effectively and provide valuable financial advice to clients.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Branch Manager

Summer Schools Azerbaijan

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)

Assisted with customer service and satisfaction, building strong relationships with clients. Managed budgets, allocated funds appropriately, and supervised staff to meet goals and metrics.

Customer Service Relationship Building Budget Management Staff Supervision Sales Business Planning Operations Management Forecasting Goal Setting

Branch Manager

Edugrata Education Center

Aug 2023 - Feb 2024 (6 months)

Oversaw daily operations and developed strategies to attain sales goals. Managed budgets, allocated funds, and supervised staff to ensure customer satisfaction.

Customer Service Relationship Building Budget Management Staff Supervision Sales Business Planning Operations Management Forecasting Goal Setting

Assistant Director

Lead Education

Feb 2023 - Jul 2023 (5 months)

Managed administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars, and coordinating meetings. Prepared and edited various communications, managed accounts, and performed bookkeeping.

Administrative Support Scheduling Calendar Management Document Management Bookkeeping Communication

Credit Adviser

Güvənli MMC

Jul 2022 - Oct 2022 (3 months)

Provided financial advice to clients on budgeting, debt relief, and retirement planning. Reviewed loan applications, negotiated with creditors, and prepared financial status reports.

Financial Advice Credit Analysis Debt Negotiation Financial Reporting Risk Assessment Financial Planning

Expert

New Azerbaijan Party

Dec 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Managed projects from research to implementation, ensuring compliance with regulations. Applied extensive knowledge to solve unique problems and demonstrated leadership qualities.

Project Management Research Design Testing Implementation Compliance Problem Solving Leadership Time Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Istanbul Dogus University (DOU)

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Philosophy

Currently enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy program, with studies conducted in Turkish. Focusing on advanced research and scholarly contributions in the field.

Baku State University

Bachelor of History, History

Completed a Bachelor of History degree with studies conducted in English. Gained a comprehensive understanding of historical events and methodologies.

Baku State University

Master in Teaching Method and Methodology of History, Teaching Method and Methodology of History

Pursued a Master's degree focusing on teaching methods and the methodology of history, with coursework entirely in English. Developed advanced pedagogical skills for history education.