Objective
Multi-lingual business studies post-graduate with varied sales/marketing and organisation work experience and strong interpersonal skills seeks a career in a global shipping company.
Experience
Business Development Manager January 2009– Present
“Port Finance International Ltd.”, an online news portal for the international port finance and investment markets which also runs high-level networking & informative conferences in key global ports
• Developed a new business (conference) for the company in the Black Sea, Caspian Sea & Eastern Mediterranean regions.
• Conducted an extensive market and new leads research for a new project.
• Sold sponsorship and conference delegates packages.
• Visited and contacted potential sponsors, delegates, & conference speakers.
• Contributed in creating various marketing tools.
London - United Kingdom
Business Development Manager March 2008– Present
“StocExpo Ltd.”, an International Event organiser for oil, gas and petrochemical tank storage companies & Terminal operating industries
• Conducted an extensive market and new leads research for a new project.
• Sold exhibition stands, sponsorship and conference delegates packages.
• Visited and contacted potential exhibitors, delegates, conference speakers & visitors.
• Attended relevant events and represented the company.
• Contributed in creating various marketing tools.
London - United Kingdom
Sales and Marketing Assistant June 2005-August 2006
“Gemiyap A.S. Marine Centre”, an import, export, trading and representation company supplying various Ship & Boat equipments
• Database management: found new leads, developed and maintained close relationships with the existing customers and suppliers.
• Prepared various sales campaigns, newsletters, quotations, and direct e-mails.
• Represented the company at the trade fairs.
• Developed and conducted marketing campaigns for marine products.
Istanbul - Turkey
Foreign Relations Assistant September 2003-April 2004
“Yedi Deniz A.S.”, an import, trading and representation company supplying various Ship equipments
• Worked as a foreign relations assistant responsible for preparing successful package offers and quotations for major shipbuilders in Turkish shipyards.
Istanbul – Turkey
Education
MA in International Business Administration 10/2006-01/2008
“Bournemouth University”, Business School
• Academic knowledge on accounting and finance, global markets; strategy and implementation, organisational effectiveness, managing people and organisations, and e-business management.
• Dissertation topic: “An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Foreign Marketing Communication Tools in the Launch of a Foreign CD ‘Non-Premium’ Segment (Upper-Middle Class) Four-Door Saloon Car: A Case Study of the New Ford Mondeo in Turkey”.
Bournemouth - United Kingdom
BA in American Culture and Literature 09/2001-07/2005
“Halic University”, Faculty of Arts and Science
• Minor Degree in Translations (Turkish-English / English-Turkish)
• Academic knowledge on American and English culture and literature, advanced translation skills, and essay writing techniques.
• Graduation Project: Translation of two Turkish novels into English.
Istanbul - Turkey
Certification
• Won a 4 year full scholarship provided by the Turkish Government for studying BA American Culture and Literature at Halic University.
• Won a scholarship worth of £1,000 at Bournemouth University.
• Graduated with a first class degree among the Faculty of Arts and Science graduates during 2004/2005 academic years at Halic University.
Skils
Languages: Turkish - Native speaker
English - Fluent
German - Basic knowledge
I.T skills: MS Windows, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Power Point, Internet Explorer
Interpersonal skills:
• Communication – ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and at all levels.
• Organisation – organised events and boat trips, and prioritised tasks in the workplace.
• Management – project management and the management of two specific products.
• Team work – worked harmoniously with fellow colleagues on projects with tight deadlines.
• Founder of Halic University Besiktas FC Fans Club at Halic University during 2003/2004.
• Possess an International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft.
• Takes part in activities such as snowboarding, basketball, and sailing.
*Reference available on request