Elif Ecem Arica Çakmak

Elif Ecem ARICA ÇAKMAK has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Elif Ecem started their career in 2011 as a receptionist at F&M Apart Otel and worked there until 2014. In 2014, they briefly worked as an accountant at Cuneyt Cabi SMMM, handling official documents and invoices. Elif then joined TEB in 2015 as an operations employee for a short period.

In 2017, Elif joined Şekerbank T.A.Ş. and held several roles. Elif Ecem started as an Assistant Operations Officer and worked their way up to become a Foreign Transactions and Treasury Operations Service Specialist. Elif Ecem mainly focused on foreign operations and treasury functions.

After their time at Şekerbank, Elif worked as a Senior Specialist at Nurol Yatırım Bankası A.Ş. from 2021 to 2023, highlighting their expertise in the banking sector.

Currently, Elif is a Trade Finance Sales and Product Management Assistant Manager at Aktif Bank, a role they began in August 2023. Elif Ecem'sexperience in various financial positions has equipped their with a strong foundation in banking operations, accounting, and customer service skills.

Elif Ecem ARICA ÇAKMAK pursued a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance from Giresun Üniversitesi from 2012 to 2016. Currently, they are pursuing another Bachelor's degree in International Trade and Logistics from Anadolu University, with no specified end date. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications, including İhracatı Geliştirme from İstanbul İşletme Enstitüsü in August 2020, Segem from Sigortacılık Eğitim Merkezi in June 2019, and various certifications in topics such as Financial Management, Strategic Management, and Leadership and Management from İstanbul İşletme Enstitüsü in March 2017. Elif Ecem has also received certifications in topics like General Accounting, Labor Management, Education Management, Competency-Based Interview Techniques, and Body Language in Banking from İstanbul İşletme Enstitüsü. Moreover, they have attended courses in subjects like Banking Body Language, Customer Acquisition in Banking, and Portfolio Management in Banking from FTL AKADEMİ and courses in areas such as Entrepreneurship and Business Life from GİŞHAD (KASIF) and BAYBARS ALTUNTAS Entrepreneurship Academy respectively.