Taner Buyukgoz

About the Candidate

Highly educated and experienced former army and law enforcement staff officer.  Proficient in planning, organizing, executing, and controlling tasks and resources with the ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, English, and intermediate French. Successfully completed education in business administration, strategic personal and operational planning, and resource allocation. Looking to utilize my skills in security related job environment.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Professionality
Responsibility
Strategic Planning
Decision Making
Manage Performance
Conflict and Risk Management
Attention to Detail
Effective Communication
Leadership
Fostering Teamwork
Self-Driven
MS Office and Touch Typing

WORK HISTORY

Military and Law Enforcement Officer (various titles & ranks)                                                                                                                    1993 – 2017
Turkish Army and Gendarmerie General Command

·       Demonstrated a thorough understanding of the conceptual dimensions of architectural military and law enforcement sciences, resulting in the development of innovative strategies that enhanced operational effectiveness with a broad perspective and vision.
·       Possess 25 years of experience in managing personnel and facilities, leading to significant improvements in operational efficiency and team performance.
·       Executed anti-terror and anti-smuggling operations, which reduced smuggling activities and neutralized multiple terrorist threats, significantly bolstering regional security.
·       Led and conducted border services under threats of terror and smuggling, enhancing border security by reducing illegal crossings and intercepting significant contraband shipments.
·       Engaged in skirmishes during anti-terror operations, leading successful missions that neutralized high-value targets and ensured minimal casualties.
·       Enhanced public safety within law enforcement duties by improving safety metrics, reducing crime rates, and increasing community trust in law enforcement.
·       Commanded a provincial Gendarmerie Regiment with 2,200 law enforcement personnel across 60 different areas, achieving improved coordination and response times, which led to increased operational efficiency.
·       Inspected and audited subordinate units to ensure compliance, identifying and rectifying issues which resulted in improved audit scores and operational standards.
·       Managed thousands of personnel at various locations both domestically and internationally (Senegal, Afghanistan, USA), ensuring seamless execution of duties and successful mission outcomes in all locations.
·       Oversaw the security and protection of military, law enforcement, and strategic facilities, ensuring the safeguarding of key assets with zero security breaches, thereby enhancing overall security posture.
·       Presented lectures on personnel, logistics, intelligence, and operations to master’s degree students at the Turkish Army War College, enhancing student understanding and skills, leading to high student satisfaction and improved academic performance.
·       As a military attaché, facilitated military cooperation between Turkiye and six West African countries, strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing regional security.