About Us

About İrel Consultancy

İrel Consultancy was founded under the leadership of Mesut YALÇIN by a team of professionals with extensive experience in the social services sector. We provide strategic consultancy, project management, and training services to organizations dedicated to improving social well-being, with the aim of developing sustainable solutions in the field of social services.

Drawing on extensive experience across the public sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector, our team provides professional support in social policy, services for disadvantaged groups, institutional capacity building, and the effective management of social projects. Through our evidence-based, innovative, and results-oriented approach, we guide projects designed to improve the quality of life of individuals and communities.

At İrel Consultancy, we are committed to developing sustainable and effective social service models while adhering to the highest ethical standards. We welcome opportunities to collaborate with organizations that seek to make a meaningful difference in social services and create lasting positive impact in society.

                

Mesut YALÇIN – Founder & Consultant

 

    EDUCATION

            Hacettepe University – Social Work – 1999
            Anadolu University – Real Estate Management – 2025

 

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

           

            Founder – İrel Consultancy, Kocaeli – April 2025 / Present

            Deputy Provincial Director – Kocaeli Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services – November 2020 / April 2025

            Acting Provincial Director – Kocaeli Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services – April 2020 / November 2020

            Deputy Provincial Director – Kocaeli Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services – November 2016 / April 2020

            Institution Director – Kocaeli Nursing Home Directorate – October 2012 / January 2017

            Institution Director – Kocaeli Suadiye Cemal Doğan Care and Rehabilitation Center Directorate – January 2009 / October 2012

            Deputy Institution Director / Social Worker – Kocaeli Care, Rehabilitation and Family Counseling Center – June 2008 / January 2009

            Social Worker / Quality Management Representative – Bolu İzzet Baysal Mental Health and Diseases Hospital – 2007 / 2008

            Social Worker / Coordinator for Nursery and Youth Centers – Bolu Provincial Directorate of Social Services – 2001

            Social Worker / Head of Patient Rights Unit – Bolu İzzet Baysal State Hospital – 2001 / 2008

            Social Worker / Coordinator for Nursery and Youth Centers – Sakarya Provincial Directorate of Social Services – 2000

            Managing Director – Ankara Altınçatı Nursing Home – 1999

 

 

 

    PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL COUNCILS

 

  • 1st Council on Ageing – Member of the Elderly Economy Commission

    Held under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
    Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services – February 20–22, 2019, Ankara

 

 

    TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAMS

 

 

  • Family Counseling – Arel University – May 2025

  • Training of Trainers – Brussels Capital University – April 2025

  • Training of Trainers for the SHÇEK General Directorate Total Quality Management Implementation Project – SHÇEK General Directorate – 2009–2010

  • ISO 9001:2001 Quality Lead Auditor – Sistem Belgelendirme – 2007

  • Marmara Earthquake Training of Trainers Project for Social Workers and Civil Society Volunteers – Human Health and Education Foundation – 2000

  • Early Childhood Development and Care – Parent Education Trainer Seminar – UNICEF / SHÇEK – 2000

  • Child Trauma Training of Trainers – UNICEF / SHÇEK – 2000

  • Patient Rights Training of Trainers Seminar – Ministry of Health – 2004

 

 

    OTHER COURSES, SEMINARS & TRAINING

 

 

  • Total Quality Management – SHÇEK General Directorate – 2009

  • Change Management & Management by Objectives – SHÇEK General Directorate – 2009

  • Process Management – SHÇEK General Directorate – 2009

  • Effective Communication Skills – SHÇEK General Directorate – 2009

  • High-Performance Teamwork – SHÇEK General Directorate – 2009

  • Continuous Improvement & Problem-Solving Techniques – SHÇEK General Directorate – 2009

  • Fundamentals of Service Management – SHÇEK General Directorate – 2009

  • Time Management – SHÇEK General Directorate – 2009

  • Human Resources Management – SHÇEK General Directorate – 2009

  • Leadership & Motivation – SHÇEK General Directorate – 2009

  • Kaizen – SHÇEK General Directorate – 2009

  • ISO 9001 Quality Management System – SHÇEK General Directorate – 2009

  • Stress Management in the Service Sector – SHÇEK General Directorate – 2009

  • TS EN ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System – Elginkan Foundation – 2000

  • ISO 9001:2000 Internal Quality Auditor – Elginkan Foundation – 2000

  • Interview Techniques for Managers – Elginkan Foundation – 2000

  • Total Quality Management Philosophy – Elginkan Foundation – 2000

  • Sports Animation Training – Enfants du Monde / SHÇEK – 2000