Özge Durkaya

Özge Durkaya has a diverse work experience, beginning with their current role as an HR & Development Manager at Cognigy since January 2023. In this position, they are responsible for various HR functions, including HR Operations & Payroll, HR Tool Implementation & Management, Recruitment, and Learning & Development.

Prior to this, Özge served as an HR Manager at Cognigy from January 2021 to December 2022. During this time, they played a key role in establishing and implementing HR processes within the company.

Before joining Cognigy, Özge worked as an Assistenz der Geschäftsführung/HR/Teamassistenz at Cognigy from August 2018 to December 2020. Özge gained valuable experience in supporting the management team and performing HR-related tasks during their tenure.

In 2017, Özge worked as a Recruiter at Whoohoo® Deutschland for nearly a year, where they contributed to the recruitment process.

Özge also has experience in the retail industry. Özge worked as an Assistant Store Manager at Peek & Cloppenburg KG Düsseldorf from June 2016 to September 2017. Prior to that, they held the position of Einzelhandelskauffrau at the same company from July 2015 to May 2016.

Earlier in their career, Özge had a training period as an Auszubildende zur Kauffrau im Einzelhandel at Peek & Cloppenburg KG Düsseldorf from 2013 to 2015. Özge also worked as a Verkaufsberater for a brief period in 2012.

In 2011, Özge started their professional journey as a Sales Assistant at beeline Group (Fashion Accessories), where they gained initial experience in customer service and sales.

Overall, Özge Durkaya has accumulated valuable experience in HR management, recruitment, retail, and customer service throughout their career.

Özge Durkaya pursued their education at Hochschule Fresenius Düsseldorf from 2016 to 2021. During this period, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Medien- und Kommunikationsmanagement - Berufsbegleitend. Prior to that, Özge Durkaya attended Berufskolleg Wirtschaft und Informatik, Neuss / Peek & Cloppenburg KG Düsseldorf from 2013 to 2015, where they completed their studies as a Kauffrau im Einzelhandel (IHK). No specific field of study was mentioned for the latter educational experience.