www.linkedin.com/in/serapkayali

Serap Kayali Gholami Dizgah
+1 672-399-3972 | Rochester Avenue, Coquitlam, V3K 2V4, BC, Canada
LinkedIn: /in/serapkayali | serapkayali.sk@gmail.com
Results-driven Project Management professional with a strong background in project governance and process optimization, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making. Adept at managing complex projects, optimizing workflows, and delivering impactful solutions that align with organizational objectives. Skilled in risk assessment, resource allocation, and cross-functional team coordination to ensure successful project execution. Recognized for enhancing efficiency, driving continuous improvement, and contributing to strategic initiatives in dynamic environments. Core strengths include:
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Data Analysis (Stata, Tableau, MAXQDA)
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Reporting & Documentation
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Survey Design & Program Evaluation
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Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
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Quality Control
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Team Coordination
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Analytical/Quantitative Skills
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Office Operations Management
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Strategic Planning
Software Skills
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Microsoft Project
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SAP
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JIRA
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Primavera
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SPSS
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STATA
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Salesforce
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Tableau
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Power BI
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MAXQDA
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MS Office
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Apache Superset
Certifications
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Power BI Essential Training – LinkedIn Learning (Jan 2025)
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Primavera P6 Essential Training – LinkedIn Learning (Dec 2024)
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SAP ERP Essential Training – LinkedIn Learning (Nov 2024)
Education
Douglas College, New Westminster, BC, Canada
Project Management (Post-Degree Diploma)
May,2025
Universitat Kassel, Kassel, Hessen, Germany
Architecture-Urban Planning- Landscape Planning,
Master’s Exchange Student
October,2021
Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
Sociology, Master’s Degree (GPA: 3.86/4- High Honor Degree)
October,2021
Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
Sociology, Bachelor Degree (GPA: 3.56/4- High Honor Degree)
June,2018
Career Highlights
UDA Consulting, Ankara, Turkey October 2023
Project Specialist/Coordinator – Bolaman Basin Rehabilitation Project
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As a Project Specialist/Coordinator for the Bolaman Basin Rehabilitation Project under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, I contributed to restoring the basin’s natural resources and promoting sustainable practices among the local community. I was tasked with gathering crucial data through fieldwork, which involved conducting direct interviews with residents and collecting both qualitative and quantitative data. To achieve this, I helped design and implement data collection tools and methodologies that aligned with the project’s goals. The data I gathered played a significant role in developing customized strategies for sustainable agriculture and forest rehabilitation, ultimately enhancing the project's effectiveness.
UDA Consulting, Ankara, Turkey August 2023
Project Manager & Sociologist- JICA Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Project
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Enhanced living standards by leading a project for JICA in Tajikistan, assessing water, sanitation, and hygiene in Vakhsh town (Jan-Sep 2023), through designing surveys, training enumerators, and ensuring data quality. Achieved actionable insights by analyzing data using Stata and visualizing them with Tableau.
UDA Consulting, Ankara, Turkey June 2022
Project Coordinator- World Bank Social Assistance Program
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Successfully completed the survey, providing crucial data for determining income measurement and eligibility criteria for social assistance programs, through leading project coordination efforts, designing questionnaires, programming surveys, and training enumerators as Project Coordinator at UDA Consulting for the World Bank in Azerbaijan (June 2022 – January 2023). This involved conducting literature reviews, monitoring data collection, and preparing reports on mission findings.
UDA Consulting, Ankara, Turkey June 2022
Monitoring and Evaluation Expert- Refugee & Migrant Data Collection Project
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Tasked with overseeing the "4Mi Data Collection on Refugees and Migrants’ Movements to and through Turkey" project in multiple locations across Turkey. Appointed focal points for data collection and select enumerators to ensure comprehensive data gathering. Ensured the accuracy and reliability of data collected, providing valuable insights into refugee and migrant movements in Turkey. Additionally, supported the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) in preparing inputs for snapshots, contributing to informed decision-making and policy development in the field of migration.
Statistic World Company, Ankara, Turkey November 2021-June 2022
Project Research Analyst- ENHANCER Entrepreneurship Program
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Tasked with supporting the ENHANCER project funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the ICMPD aimed at enhancing entrepreneurship capacities. Conducted literature reviews, designed tailored questionnaires, and facilitated qualitative surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Analyzed data using MAXQDA to derive valuable insights. Produced feasibility reports based on research findings to guide project stakeholders.