Istanbul, Türkiye
Economics graduate from Bilkent University with four years of full-time professional experience, an honor roll distinction, and two A+ level published books. Proven ability to balance rigorous academic and professional commitments while excelling in strategy, operations, and data-driven decision-making. A tech-native, fast learner, and strategic thinker with hands-on expertise in market expansion, M&A, financial modeling, automation, and operational efficiency. Adept at driving business growth through data analytics, forecasting models, and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about solving complex problems and working in high-impact environments that require deep strategic thinking and offer exceptional learning opportunities.
• Consumer electronics • Brand management with over 5M$ value. • Project development focuses on AI implementation. • P&L analysis and ownership • Retail operations management • Business development • Strategic category planning • Strategic vendor services
• Prepared weekly callouts for the Home Improvement category and presented to the category leader. • Created and tracked a profit dashboard using SQL and QuickSight. • Developed a stock depletion strategy for the PC category and presented it to the General Manager. • Led the implementation of a Joint Business Plan tracking tool for 1,000+ vendors in collaboration with principal technical managers from Seattle. Helped the implementation of 3 profitability technologies. • Managed daily deal strategies for laptops and conducted P&L analysis for both categories, leading to the depletion of all targeted stock. • Created a category automation tool using VBA • Audited the invoices for a vendor, identified issues and fixed it at the accounting table with the finance team. • Created a return optimization algorithm with VBA. • Gave internal training on the global PC sector trends and strategies with the basics to all Amazon PC category.
• Provided operations consultancy and led localization projects for the sales team. • Deliveres data analytics and economic modelling for M&A deals and operations optimization strategy. • Served as Head of Strategic Research and AI Technologies. • Created an automated competitor mapping system and developed price forecasting models, boosting sales by 9%. • Oversaw the publication of the monthly Harrington research report on market trends and opportunities. • Identified new strategic growth areas in the real estate market and presented the findings to CEO monthly.
• Developed a marketing framework and content strategies focused on branding, sales, and community-based marketing, driving a 7 times increase in social media activity. • Led the establishment of an in-house marketing agency and created cost-effective marketing strategies, reducing costs by 80%. • Analysed customer data and created an inquiry prediction model, boosted customer satisfaction by 67%. • Secured partnership deals and managed accounts, increased B2B sales by 30%. • Conducted competitor and pricing analysis and presented insights to the board of directors. • Led 3 press PR activities that were published by Fox, Forbes, and The New York Times.
• Analysed and planned new locations and business opportunities, managed operations and assessed financial feasibility for expansions, achieved 63% YoY growth while the market average was 20%. • Oversaw assets worth $75M and led the expansion of 6 locations while participating in one M&A deal. • Created a procurement optimization system using linear and integer programming methods, reduced costs by 8% and decreased operational errors by 32%, which was crucial for maintaining the expansion's pace and preventing lost opportunities. • Conducted valuation of Harrington using the discounted cash flow method. • Collaborated with major funds such as Medallion and Blue Vista and worked closely with the executive team.
• As the fourth largest coordinator at Harrington for 250 units, I drove sales and managed customer support together. • Developed forecasting models to predict sales and implement strategies, significantly contributing to Toronto's 96.5% (650bps above target) occupancy. • Weekly business outlook presentation for executive team. • Responsible for franchises and premium lineup of Harrington.
• Due Diligence, report preparation for applicants. Helping startups grow. Evaluated 5 applicants.
• Trained as venture builder with FasterCapital curriculum • Evaluating the candidate StartUps and make them better.
• Human resources consultancy • International trade consultancy