A. Istar Guven
Freelance Writer at Self-employed
Freelance Writer
Self-employed
Bodrum, Muğla, Turkey
Freelance Writer
James Cook Languages s.r.o.
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-planned and taught corporate, technical and general English language courses, from complete beginner to advanced at professional settings in various sectors.
Prague, Czechia
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Teaching Professional
Medser Yacthing
-handled customer relations, client complaints/comments, pre-trip communication, post-trip reviews 
-worked as a liaison between the crew and clients, crew and agents 
-taught all-levels, all-ages daily yoga and fitness classes on board 
-arranged, facilitated, and led land excursions 

Medser Yachting is a travel and charter company that specializes in all-inclusive, live-aboard luxury yacht charters in Greece and Turkey
Bodrum, Muğla, Turkey
Travel Coordinator
Teaching House
https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-house
-Completed 120 hours of training and 6 hours of observed teaching practice as a part of the CELTA Certification (Cambridge University Certificate for English Language Teaching to Adults)
-Created authentic teaching materials targeting receptive, productive skills and language systems
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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ESL Instructor
Flow Yoga Center
https://www.linkedin.com/company/flow-yoga-center
-Held regular classes at many yoga studios in the wider Washington, DC metro area, including Flow Yoga Center www.flowyogacenter.com, Pure Prana www.pureprana.com, Past Tense Yoga Studio www.pasttensestudio.com, as well as different area gyms including Mint www.mintdc.com and Vida www.vidafitness.com; 
-Taught corporate yoga classes at the American Psychological Association and Democratic National Council, and large weekly community classes at the Southwest Waterfront and at Lululemon Athletica.  -Taught private yoga and fitness classes on charter boats to small groups (1-8) to students with various age and experiences. 
-Experience teaching private sessions, small groups (3 – 12 people) and large community classes (30 – 70 people).   
-Attended numerous workshops including but not limited to the following:  Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training, 20 hours with David Kyle, Thai Acupressure Training, 30hr with Noam Tyroler; Anatomy and Physiology of Asanas with Lori Zucker, Sanskrit through www.sanskritstudies.org.

Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Instructor-200hr through www.flowyogacenter.com
Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher 300hr www.jivamuktiyoga.com
Certified Power Pilates Instructor	www.powerpilates..com
Certified Thai Massage Therapist-Thai Institute of Healing Arts www.thai-institute.com
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Studio Manager and Yoga Instructor
American University, School of Professional and Extended Studies
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-Designed and implemented the curriculum for the following seminar courses: Peace and Conflict Resolution Seminar, Research Project Seminar and Internship Seminar. (up to 30 students)
-Prepared syllabi, lectures, study and discussion materials. Lectured and led class discussions on topics on International Mediation, Third-Party Intervention and Negotiation techniques.
-Taught research methods and original research design, mentored and monitored undergraduate and graduate student research.
-Mentored and evaluated student internships in close collaboration with the partnering institutions within the Federal Government, non-profit and private sector.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Assistant Professor
American University, School of Professional and Extended Studies
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-Co-managed the Peace and Conflict Resolution program and budget of approximately $400,000.00 a year for undergraduate and graduate students. 
-Organized three week study abroad program for students and negotiated all contract terms. 
Invited and hosted high profile speakers, organized briefings, and travelled abroad with students to visit various international organizations such as NATO, EU, and UN.

The Washington Semester Program is an education program that partners with over 250 institutions around the U.S. and the world to bring college students to American University. It is housed on American University's main campus. The Washington Semester Program operates as part of the School of Professional & Extended Studies at American University. Each week, students spend three days in seminar courses and two days participating in an internship that gives students a unique look at Washington, DC. Rather than just lecture courses, the Washington Semester also invites speakers from various sectors of a particular field to address the class, often from different perspectives. The Washington Semester Program involves course work, research, seminars, speakers, site visits and internships in government, private and non-profit offices. Five of the program areas offered also include a short study-abroad travel component as part of the semester.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Academic Director and Full-time Faculty for the Washington Semester Program
American University, School of Professional and Extended Studies
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-Designed and implemented the curriculum for the Cross Cultural Communications Program including preparation of the syllabi, lectures, discussion and study materials for the following courses: Mentored Field Practicum (an internship), Intercultural Understanding, and College Writing, 
-Taught research methods and original research design, mentored and monitored undergraduate  student research.
-Mentored and evaluated student internships in close collaboration with the partnering institutions within the Federal Government, non-profit and private sector. 
-Invited and hosted high profile speakers, organized briefings, and travelled abroad with students to visit various international organizations such as NATO, EU, and UN.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Academic Director and Full-time Faculty for the Washington Mentorship Program
National Geographic Channel International
https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-geographic-society
-Independently reviewed and researched programs that would be translated into 45 local languages and reach over 400 million people in 171 countries 
-Wrote narration changes and audio/video edits as needed to produce entertaining, fact-based programs in keeping with the National Geographic standards 
-Ensured content was respectful of diverse, international audiences
-Quickly grasped multi-disciplinary subject matter—science, politics, and culture
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Independent Contractor-Researcher
American University School of International Service
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-Taught undergraduate courses: International Relations, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Research Methods, Human Rights (30 students)
-Taught university prep course on Globalization at the Fordham University in New York, NY, during the summer of 2006
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Adjunct Faculty
United States Institute of Peace
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Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention and The Professional Training Program:

-Facilitated workshops for representatives of foreign governments, international organizations, youth and civil society leaders on topics of international negotiations. 
-Worked with diverse, multi-cultural, multi-lingual groups, facilitating dialogue and cross-cultural communications.
-Co-authored and facilitated several rounds of the S.E.N.S.E. (Synthetic Environments for National Security Estimates) program in coordination with the USAID (United States Agency of International Development) for  government representatives and civil society leaders.

USIP is a federally funded non-profit organization created to promote peaceful resolution of international disputes.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Researcher and Training Coordinator
United States Institute of Peace
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http://www.usip.org/fellows/index.html
Randolph Jennings Senior Fellowship Program
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Research Assistant
Library of Congress
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Contracted to work on a project for the Department of Defense: "A New Generation of Turkish Armed Forces."
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Independent Contractor for the Federal Research Division
ABD (All but dissertation)-Phd
Doctoral field research: “The Political Economy of Porous Borders:  An Ethnography of A Smuggling Community in Turkey”
International Relations and Affairs
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American University School of International Service
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Master’s Degree
International Relations and Affairs
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Bilkent University
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Bachelor’s Degree
International Relations and Affairs
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Bilkent University
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Bachelor’s Degree
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Eckerd College
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Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Afghanistan may eventually be seen as a turning point for U.S. government involvement in complex humanitarian-assistance operations. From the perspectives of both military and civilian assistance providers, the first year in Afghanistan was generally successful: A major humanitarian disaster was averted, refugee flows were handled effectively, and assistance helped stabilize the country. At the same time, there were serious problems of coordination among the various military and civilian personnel providing humanitarian and humanitarian-type assistance. Some aspects of OEF, such as the continuation of major combat operations while simultaneously conducting reconstruction and state-building activities, were unique, and even potentially precedent-setting. Other aspects, such as tension between military and civilian assistance providers over proper roles, were familiar from past operations. This report assesses relief, reconstruction, humanitarian, and humanitarian-type aid efforts in Afghanistan from October 2001 to June 2002. Since this was the most intense phase of military operations, the study emphasizes the military aspect of civil-military operations. It identifies critical issues, both positive and negative, and evaluates coordination among various civilian and military aid providers. The report concludes with a list of recommendations for government policymakers, implementers, and civilian aid providers, based on the lessons learned from the Afghanistan experience
“Aid During Conflict: Interaction Between Military and  				Civilian Assistance Providers in Afghanistan, September 2001-June 2002,”  				Rand Corporation
Rand Corporation
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Co-written to accompany the S.E.N.S.E. Training seminars for the USAID
“S.E.N.S.E. (Synthetic Environments for National Security Estimates) Playbook.”
United States Institute of Peace
Researched and produced for the U.S. Department of Defense
“New Generation of Turkish Armed Forces”
Library of Congress
Civil Rights and Social Action
One Common Unity
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Volunteer
Civil Rights and Social Action
Anahata International
Project Development Coordinator
Cambridge English Language Assessment
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Cambridge English: CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
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United States
Sarah MOKADEM
looking for opportunities in International Development, with a particular interest in M&E
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Afghanistan
Julio Arellano
Chief of Party at Chemonics International
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Iraq
Stephen Harris
Chief of Party at AECOM
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Iraq
Salah Mahdi
Logistics and Procurement Coordinator at Chemonics International
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McLean, VA
Stephen Farkas
Chief of Party at Chemonics International
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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Chynara Arapova
Chief of the Party – Chemonics International
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Chicago, IL
Gavrielle Rosenthal
USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance
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Copenhagen Metropolitan Area
Claus Calmar
Sales Manager & Customer Service manager | Focus on - Leadership | Development | Sustainability | Digital Marketing | TECH | Corporate environment
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Cairo, Egypt
mohamed abou iiana, Ph.D
Senior advisor at Asian Development Bank-Uzbekistan
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Chicago, IL
Shelby Jamerson
Program Coordinator at The Pearson Institute at the University of Chicago
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Manyara, Tanzania
Elizabeth Naro
Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Adaptation at African People & Wildlife
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Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
David Dilo
Ingénieur Étude et Développement C# .net Python freelance
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Congo (DRC)
Andrew S. Clark
Regional Program Manager, Central and Southern Africa at Search for Common Ground
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Greater Asheville
Elizabeth Moore
Freelance Writer specializing in HR, Business, Finance, Employee Retention, Productivity, and Work-Life Balance.
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Los Angeles County, CA
Karen Gregor
Turning strategies into actions that align with business goals
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Baton Rouge, LA
Staci Boudreaux
Freelance Writer
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Greater Syracuse-Auburn Area
Christopher Marchitelli (He/Him)
Community Education | Virtual Classroom Producer | Adult Learning & Development
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New Orleans, LA
Samiul Haque
Experienced copywriter, operations manager, and music industry professional based in Louisiana
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Windthorst, TX
Kristi Veitenheimer
Productivity Specialist for Beginner Solopreneurs | Clickup | Builderall | Simplifying Online Businesses | Productivity Strategies