A Breakfast Tea with Senanur
She’s an engineer, an innovator, a communicator and she believes that everyone can contribute great ideas: Meet Senanur Akkılıç, Innovation and Project Manager, CSR and Communication Coordinator in Mirandola, Italy.
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We asked her a few questions:
What is your favorite part about working for Fresenius Kabi?
I feel valued and considered because Fresenius Kabi allows me to use all my potential to contribute to different areas. I am very satisfied with my roles as Innovation & Project Manager and recently, CSR & Communication Coordinator. I manage automation projects but I also gather and deploy innovative ideas within the company.
What is your proudest moment at Fresenius Kabi?
In June 2023, I had my proudest moment when I represented Fresenius Kabi with my colleague Alessandro Ciaravino at the Biomedical Valley, the workshop of TEDxMirandola, by delivering a motivational speech about Blood Donation. I still get goosebumps when I remember myself on that stage. My first visit to a blood bank was a milestone in my professional life. It really showed me how purposeful my job was because the blood filters we produce in our plant are saving lives. This is a motivation to be proud of myself and my job every day.
How do you define success?
Living and working in a foreign country, in a foreign language. I have been working for six years in my third language, Italian. Life has challenged me to learn different languages. Yes, it is difficult! Yes, it is a constant effort that is sometimes taken for granted. On the other hand, the value, cultural mindset and the powerful flexibility that it built both for me and our company is beyond words. And that’s the success to me.
What did you learn at Fresenius Kabi?
I have learned about the importance of wellbeing at the workplace. How important it is to feel a part of a community. I am the founder of #WeCare initiative in Italy which puts Employer Branding and Employee Engagement at the center. Some of our activities were mindfulness seminars, planting trees together, a Medical League playing different sports locally, our music band, collaborating with non-profit organizations and so on. The positive feedback from colleagues is priceless.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love nature and animals. I enjoy long walks and horseback riding. Last but not least, I am a traveler. I am always chasing new experiences and I love discovering new cultures, places and foods.
What are three career lessons you’ve learned thus far?
First, a talent can develop a skill through experience and learning. You don’t have to know everything when you start. Also, that commitment and determination are vital to becoming successful.
What are three words that best describe you?
Collaboration, innovation and curiosity.
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