Oğuzalp APAYDIN

Senior Retail Project Executive - Samsung Group

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

As an architect with a strong background of 5 years of professional experience, I bring expertise in project management, 3D design and 3D visualization. My portfolio has prestigious projects including adidas event projects, Galatasaray High School Open Space Project, Acarkent AcarVerde Open Space Project and Ayvacık Ecological Village Project. Since October 2022, I have been a Project Manager at Cheil, overseeing all aspects of the installation process of mobile spaces in Samsung stores in Turkey, from budgeting, repair, visual change and to installation. My commitment to growth and proven track record make me well prepared for new challenges in delivering exceptional architectural solutions.

Experience

  • Cheil Türkiye (3 yrs 10 mos)
    • Senior Retail Project Executive - Samsung
      Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    • Retail Project Executive - Samsung
      Mar 2024 - Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Retail Project Executive at Cheil Worldwide Turkey, which is an agency of Samsung and one of the few agencies in Turkey with an architectural department. I develop designs that promote products for Samsung's new phones during launch periods. I prepare the specifications of the designs we make locally for all Samsung stores and chain areas in Turkey; Teknosa, MediaMarkt and Vatan stores and have them implemented by contractor companies. At the same time, I take part in Samsung events by designing the area according to the need, and in project execution and budget planning.

    • Jr. Retail Project Executive
      Oct 2022 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Adidas // Development of a design for a special concept for launch times. Creation of application drawings and implementation of the project. Samsung // Creating concept designs by adhering to the Guide, planning according to customer needs, preparing detailed presentations.

  • Architect at Freelance
    Aug 2020 - Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    I worked as an architectural designer and project manager. During this period, I undertook the architectural design and application project drawing of many projects, primarily; - AcarVerde | Recreational Open Area and Square Design - Galatasaray High School | Recreational Open Area Design - Nefes Assos | Sustainable Living Village Design During the design phase, I discovered the area and determined its needs, and developed the project design by considering the user's preferences as a result of the meetings and sketches I made. Then, during the design phase, I made the 3D modeling of the area in the SketchUp program and prepared the visualization and animation part in the Lumion program. I moved on to the application phase based on the approved design. During the application phase, I drew all the application plans and details in the AutoCad program and developed the project according to the needs simultaneously with the field. During the application in the project, I undertook the calculation of the quantities and preparation of the specifications for the selected materials according to the project.

  • Architect at Mekan Atölyesi
    May 2020 - Jul 2020 · 3 mos

    In my free time, due to the fact that I had only one course left in my last year of university, I worked as an intern architect at the Mekan Atölyesi. I drew the application projects and application details of the designed and approved projects in the AutoCad program. At the same time, I took on the drawing of the permit projects to be delivered to the municipality along with the application phase of the projects.

  • Architect at Kalender Mimarlık
    Jun 2019 - May 2020 · 1 yr

    I spent my university's summer office internship at Kalender Architecture office, taking part in architectural project designs and application project drawing. During this time, I actively participated in the design of the project, material selection and preparation of the project's presentation sheet for the client.

  • Intern at Kesin Yapı
    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 · 3 mos

    During the summer construction internship of the university, I took part in the implementation of the finishing works of the Çağlayan Station of the M7 Mecidiyeköy-Mahmutbey Metro Line of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.