Zehra Ozturk

Turning Sustainability Data into Strategy, Funding & Measurable Impact | MBA Sustainable Innovation ’27

Squamish, British Columbia, Canada

About

Experience

  • Manager, Grant Fulfillment and Program Reporting at ALUS
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    Lead analytical and operational compliance reporting across a $10M+ national program supporting 1,700+ participants and 60,000+ acres of nature-based restoration and conservation projects. I design and manage consolidated financial, performance, and impact datasets with 60+ collaborators, ensuring audit-ready accuracy and funder compliance. I produce investor- and executive-level reports, integrate data into sales and partnership materials, and project manage the Annual Impact Report to increase transparency and stakeholder engagement.

  • Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Zehra Ozturk Consulting Services
    Jul 2021 - Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Supported revenue growth and client acquisition for small businesses by executing data-informed digital marketing initiatives and evaluating funnel performance. Managed multi-channel campaign performance, optimized conversion pathways, and improved user engagement through landing page and UX adjustments. Past client examples: Modus Athletica modusathletica.com First Light Yoga firstlightyoga.ca

  • Grant Application Lead and Project Manager at RideFlag Technologies Inc.
    Oct 2021 - Apr 2022 · 7 mos

    Led the submission and award of a $1.5M SDTC grant for a clean transportation technology by building $9.1M budgets and 15-year financial models, quantifying emissions reductions, and supporting capital decision-making. Coordinated a six-person interdisciplinary team to deliver an integrated technical and financial application under tight deadlines and responded to due diligence inquiries from technical reviewers. Supported follow-on RFPs and secured additional $75,000 in funding.

  • Start-Up Launch Project Manager at Sous La
    Mar 2020 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr

    Managed the end-to-end launch of the company's flagship location, developing business plans and financial models to assess profitability and scale-up timelines. Produced 200+ pages of internal and compliance documentation and led procurement analysis, supplier evaluation, and cost modeling for product development.