Ali Jiyan Parlak

International Trade and Finance Graduate | Shopify Project Manager & E-commerce Operations Specialist | Financial Services & Business Development

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I am an International Trade and Finance graduate with a strong interest in financial services, international trade, business development, operations, and project management. My academic background has given me a solid foundation in financial analysis, international markets, corporate finance, and data-driven decision-making. Alongside my education, I have gained practical experience in customer relations, sales operations, financial documentation, reporting processes, and digital business operations. I have developed strong communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and time management skills through roles in retail, financial services, and e-commerce project coordination. I am comfortable working in dynamic environments, managing multiple responsibilities, communicating with different stakeholders, and contributing to organized and result-oriented workflows. I am motivated to build my career in finance, international trade, business development, operations, or project management roles where I can combine my financial knowledge, commercial perspective, and coordination skills to create long-term value.

Experience

  • Lead Developer & Project Manager at EcomMinds
    Oct 2025 - Jul 2026 · 10 mos

    Managed Shopify-based e-commerce projects for multiple brands, acting as a bridge between clients, developers, and internal teams. Took an active role in project planning, client communication, requirement analysis, task tracking, quality control, and delivery processes. Supported Shopify operations including product and collection management, theme updates, SEO improvements, translation processes, email flows, app integrations, and technical task coordination. Contributed to monthly reporting, project follow-ups, and the improvement of e-commerce workflows. Developed strong experience in stakeholder management, digital project coordination, client communication, and e-commerce operations by combining technical Shopify knowledge with a business-oriented perspective.

  • Financial Services Intern at Şirinoğlu Faktoring A.Ş.
    Aug 2025 - Sep 2025 · 2 mos

    Completed an internship in the financial services and factoring operations department. Supported the review and tracking of financial documents such as checks, promissory notes, and related commercial papers. Observed and assisted with operational processes including document control, transaction follow-up, maturity tracking, reporting, and internal record management. Gained practical insight into factoring workflows, financial documentation, client processes, and communication with financial institutions under the guidance of the finance team.

  • Sales Consultant at H&M
    Aug 2019 - Jan 2025 · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Worked in a fast-paced international retail environment, supporting customer relations, sales operations, product presentation, and daily store processes. Developed strong communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and time management skills through direct customer interaction and operational responsibilities. Contributed to customer satisfaction by understanding customer needs, providing suitable product guidance, and supporting a positive shopping experience. Gained long-term experience in corporate work culture, team collaboration, sales discipline, and operational coordination.

  • Accounting Technician at İnci Bitkisel ve Doğal Yaşam Ltd. Şti.
    Dec 2018 - Jan 2019 · 2 mos

    Gained early professional experience in accounting and corporate finance operations. Supported basic accounting tasks, document control, invoice tracking, and daily financial record processes. Developed an initial understanding of corporate work discipline, financial documentation, and internal accounting workflows.