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As the Chief Sales and Business Development Officer at MegaPass, I am tasked with leading the company’s sales and partnership efforts, focusing on growing our presence both locally and internationally. My responsibilities include:* Driving Sales Strategy: Developing and overseeing strategies to increase sales and expand our business, ensuring alignment with MegaPass's big-picture goals.* Building Partnerships: Managing relationships with key partners and negotiating deals to… Show more As the Chief Sales and Business Development Officer at MegaPass, I am tasked with leading the company’s sales and partnership efforts, focusing on growing our presence both locally and internationally. My responsibilities include:* Driving Sales Strategy: Developing and overseeing strategies to increase sales and expand our business, ensuring alignment with MegaPass's big-picture goals.* Building Partnerships: Managing relationships with key partners and negotiating deals to enhance business growth. Actively working to bring in new partners that can add significant value to our offerings.* Expanding into New Markets: Leading the efforts to introduce our services to new regions, adapting our offerings to meet local needs and preferences.* Leading the Team: Guiding a team of sales and business development professionals in an environment that fosters success and growth.* Innovating: Propelling new ideas and technology to keep MegaPass at the forefront of the travel industry, thereby ensuring we offer the best services and experiences to our guests.Committed to establishing MegaPass as a leader in travel services, I focus on delivering exceptional value and experiences to our guests worldwide. Show less

Istanbul, Turkey

Driving Strategic Growth: As a Partner at Doktorclub, I took a leadership role in product innovation, business expansion, and growth strategies. My efforts were instrumental in creating an environment where nearly 100,000 physicians actively engage and collaborate.Enhancing User Experience: I led initiatives aimed at elevating the platform's user experience, ensuring that healthcare professionals have a seamless and meaningful interaction space. This involved refining features… Show more Driving Strategic Growth: As a Partner at Doktorclub, I took a leadership role in product innovation, business expansion, and growth strategies. My efforts were instrumental in creating an environment where nearly 100,000 physicians actively engage and collaborate.Enhancing User Experience: I led initiatives aimed at elevating the platform's user experience, ensuring that healthcare professionals have a seamless and meaningful interaction space. This involved refining features, optimizing content delivery, and enhancing community engagement.Amplifying Educational Reach: With Doktorclub Academy, I played a crucial role in providing healthcare professionals access to exclusive educational content, such as live webinars, videos, and podcasts. This empowered them to stay abreast of the latest industry advancements.Cultivating Industry Collaborations: My strategic approach fostered collaborations between Doktorclub and various sectors including banking, automotive, insurance, entertainment, hospitality, retail, and travel. These cross-industry partnerships offered unique deals and promotions for the Doktorclub community.Recognizing Excellence: During my tenure, I actively contributed to the organization of the Doktorclub Awards, honoring exceptional healthcare professionals, entities, and services. This recognition played a pivotal role in strengthening the sense of community and achievement among members.My role at Doktorclub demonstrated my capacity to drive growth, elevate user experience, and foster collaborations that contribute to the professional advancement of healthcare practitioners. Show less

Leading Turkish Expansion: Stella Stays, a rapidly growing hospitality startup offering unique holiday homes, entrusted me as its first leader in Turkey. In this role, I focused on:* Establishing the Turkish Presence: I played a pivotal role in bringing Stella Stays to Turkey, ensuring seamless integration of our offerings in the local market. * Building a Strong Team: I worked to build a dedicated team that excelled in our operations, setting the foundation for operational… Show more Leading Turkish Expansion: Stella Stays, a rapidly growing hospitality startup offering unique holiday homes, entrusted me as its first leader in Turkey. In this role, I focused on:* Establishing the Turkish Presence: I played a pivotal role in bringing Stella Stays to Turkey, ensuring seamless integration of our offerings in the local market. * Building a Strong Team: I worked to build a dedicated team that excelled in our operations, setting the foundation for operational success. * Expanding Our Property Portfolio: I spearheaded the expansion of our selection of exceptional properties in strategic Turkish markets in collaboration with the international real estate growth team. * Navigating Local Regulations: I managed local regulatory processes and addressed related concerns to maintain smooth operations within legal requirements. Driving Seven-Figure USD Deals: I played an essential part in closing significant deals exceeding seven figures in USD. From negotiations to finalizing deals, my involvement bolstered Stella Stays' industry standing.Enhancing Guest Experience: All my efforts and hard work culminated in Stella Stays seamlessly hosting over a thousand international visitors in Turkey, providing them with exceptional stays and unforgettable memories.My time at Stella Stays marked a period of growth, operational excellence, and strategic expansion within Turkey's hospitality sector. Show less

Estonia

Corld is a modern social network where you easily build meaningful connections, share memories, and create together.Embodying a fresh approach to social media, Corld addressed prevalent challenges with two core features: Cedium and Journey.Cedium's framework empowered a Sharing Economy within the platform, fostering the equitable distribution of Ad Revenues across the community. This mechanism also enabled content boosting, gift exchange, premium Journey access, and content… Show more Corld is a modern social network where you easily build meaningful connections, share memories, and create together.Embodying a fresh approach to social media, Corld addressed prevalent challenges with two core features: Cedium and Journey.Cedium's framework empowered a Sharing Economy within the platform, fostering the equitable distribution of Ad Revenues across the community. This mechanism also enabled content boosting, gift exchange, premium Journey access, and content earnings.The Journey system embodied the essence of Corld. Offering absolute control over shared content, it served as a visual compilation of memories, interests, events, and people. This unique feature focused on fostering user privacy and choice.As a co-founder, I led Corld's operational spectrum from its inception. This included:* Overseeing company formation and legal aspects* Managing accounting processes* Guiding design and development operations* Nurturing partnerships and collaborations* Crafting effective marketing strategiesAdditionally, Corld achieved international collaborations that:* Expanded its scope and impact* Involved interactions with diverse teams, freelancers, and partners across various countriesMy participation in YC Startup School Winter 2020 has equipped Corld with:* Valuable insights and lessons gained from the 8-week Y Combinator course* Enhanced network connections* Optimism for leveraging newfound knowledge to elevate Corld's trajectoryMoreover, my year spent in the USA facilitated:* Networking opportunities with industry professionals* Comprehensive user research and market analysis* Forging valuable partnerships* Successfully securing international angel investments totaling six digits in USD Show less

As Airbnb's Global Experiences Ambassador, I played a pivotal role in launching Airbnb Experiences in Turkey. Collaborating with global and regional teams, my efforts quickly established Airbnb Experiences as a vital aspect of Turkey's tourism landscape.Key Achievements:* Swift Growth: Through my efforts, we swiftly introduced 100 unique Airbnb Experiences created by Turkish locals in a remarkably short time. This rapid growth from scratch highlighted the appeal of authentic… Show more As Airbnb's Global Experiences Ambassador, I played a pivotal role in launching Airbnb Experiences in Turkey. Collaborating with global and regional teams, my efforts quickly established Airbnb Experiences as a vital aspect of Turkey's tourism landscape.Key Achievements:* Swift Growth: Through my efforts, we swiftly introduced 100 unique Airbnb Experiences created by Turkish locals in a remarkably short time. This rapid growth from scratch highlighted the appeal of authentic experiences in the Turkish market. * Engaging International Guests: These experiences gained significant interest from international guests, attracting participation from thousands. This positive response demonstrated the success of the launch and the appeal of the offerings. Responsibilities:* Solving Challenges: I swiftly addressed launch hurdles, ensuring a seamless introduction of Airbnb Experiences in Turkey. * Strategic Launch: I executed a strategic plan for rapid adoption of Airbnb Experiences by hosts and guests. * Local Partnerships: I formed vital partnerships with local entities, curating authentic experiences aligned with guests' preferences. * Legal Compliance: I collaborated with Airbnb's legal team to navigate local regulations, ensuring platform integrity. * Host Community: I nurtured an engaged community of Airbnb Experience hosts, fostering interaction and support. * Effective Marketing: I devised and executed impactful marketing plans, elevating awareness and engagement. * Data-Driven Growth: I analyzed performance data to optimize strategies and user experiences, driving ongoing expansion. * Global Synergy: I seamlessly collaborated with regional and global teams, sharing insights for Airbnb Experiences' growth. My tenure as a Global Experiences Ambassador at Airbnb yielded tangible success, establishing Airbnb Experiences as a flourishing offering for hosts and international guests in Turkey. Show less

I played a central role in establishing and managing Selfision, a social media application aimed at reshaping personal perceptions and connections. Working closely with a skilled team of partners, I guided the project from its start, overseeing all operational aspects across various areas.* Project OverviewLaunched in 2015, Selfision introduced an innovative platform for individuals to gain insights into how they were viewed by others, fostering self-discovery and enabling new… Show more I played a central role in establishing and managing Selfision, a social media application aimed at reshaping personal perceptions and connections. Working closely with a skilled team of partners, I guided the project from its start, overseeing all operational aspects across various areas.* Project OverviewLaunched in 2015, Selfision introduced an innovative platform for individuals to gain insights into how they were viewed by others, fostering self-discovery and enabling new connections. Users could upload photos with tags, revealing others' perspectives through votes. This enabled users to analyze tags, identify voters, grow networks, and initiate conversations.* Global Reach and ImpactIn a short span, Selfision rapidly attracted tens of thousands of users from over 80 countries, underscoring its resonance across diverse cultures.* Comprehensive Operations ManagementI took on diverse responsibilities, from setting up the company and managing legal aspects to handling finances, coordinating design and development, forming partnerships, conducting marketing campaigns, and overseeing recruitment. This comprehensive approach ensured smooth operations.* International Business CollaborationsI formed valuable partnerships with international entities, enhancing Selfision's global reach and potential.* Investment SuccessHighlighting Selfision's potential, we secured a significant six-digit USD investment from a diverse group of angel investors. This funding bolstered our vision and positioned us for growth.* Paving Pathways for GrowthThe knowledge gained through Selfision had far-reaching impacts. Insights into business setup, user experiences, social media usage, and digital technologies laid the foundation for subsequent projects, including the development of the Corld project. Show less

Istanbul, Turkey

As a co-founder and managing partner at Istaleo, I initiated the conceptualization and planning of several innovative projects across various industries. While these initiatives were aimed at creating impactful solutions, they were planned to address specific market needs and were projected to revolutionize their respective domains.* Fashion-Tech: Personal Style ManagementProposed the design of a mobile application intended to transform personal style management. The concept was to… Show more As a co-founder and managing partner at Istaleo, I initiated the conceptualization and planning of several innovative projects across various industries. While these initiatives were aimed at creating impactful solutions, they were planned to address specific market needs and were projected to revolutionize their respective domains.* Fashion-Tech: Personal Style ManagementProposed the design of a mobile application intended to transform personal style management. The concept was to offer users a platform for digitally managing their wardrobes, experimenting with outfit combinations, and seeking fashion insights.* Sports Tech: Fan EngagementCollaborated on the ideation of a tailored social media platform for a prominent sports club's extensive fan base. The project aimed to enhance fan interactions, provide real-time news updates, enable player engagement, facilitate merchandise shopping, and offer online ticket purchases.* Airport Innovation: Transit ComfortConceived an innovative solution to elevate the transit experience for airport passengers. The project involved the conceptualization of hourly rentable sleeping and resting pods, addressing the comfort needs of travelers during layovers.* EdTech: Creative LearningExplored the educational toy market with a focus on remote-controlled spinning toys. Conceived an educational robotic series with the intention of encouraging children to construct robots, fostering STEM learning through interactive play.* Venturing into SelfisionThe insights, learnings, and networks garnered from these ambitious projects laid the foundation for a significant step — the establishment of Selfision. As a co-founder of Selfision, I contributed these collective experiences to create a social media application that enabled users to discover themselves, connect with others, and share perspectives. Selfision drew upon the wisdom accumulated from these earlier undertakings to establish itself as a thriving venture. Show less

Istanbul, Turkey

- Responsible for managing Samsung Printer and Consumables' quarterly & yearly strategy, positioning, marketing activities and budget- Developing launching and promotion strategy for new product- Price positioning- Stock & channel monitoring to achieve sales targets- PSI (Production, Sales and Inventory) forecasting- Developing marketing promotion program, monitoring the implementation, evaluating the result of the program- Analyzing market & taking short- to long-term… Show more - Responsible for managing Samsung Printer and Consumables' quarterly & yearly strategy, positioning, marketing activities and budget- Developing launching and promotion strategy for new product- Price positioning- Stock & channel monitoring to achieve sales targets- PSI (Production, Sales and Inventory) forecasting- Developing marketing promotion program, monitoring the implementation, evaluating the result of the program- Analyzing market & taking short- to long-term action Show less

Closely worked with executive management to identify issues, quickly determine the proper course of action and implement succesful solutions.

Setting short- to mid-term sales targets taking the macroeconomic environment, company strategies and competitors' actions into account.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Computer Engineering

Exchange Program, Japanese Language And Culture