Summary

Work experience

• Business Development Specialist

  Istanbul Chamber of Commerce

  2017.10-2019.06

  (2 years)

  Part of the International Cooperation Department, I work closely with all departments to create and implement sales processes in order to increase membership, membership satisfaction, and offer a range of ICOC services to members. Key responsibilities include: -Identify opportunities for campaigns and channels that lead to an increase in sales -Manage sales funnel for memberships, sponsorships, and other services -Raise awareness for ICOC initiatives and memberships (Policy Plus, Technology, and Innovation Initiative, Chairman’s Circle, Corporate Partner Program) -Cultivate trusted relationships with executives for new/current member companies -Create revenue strategies and plans in coordination with ICOC leadership -Attend industry events to prospect and identify market trends
• Research Intern

  Isbank

  2017.05-2017.07

  (3 months)

  -Published articles on business and finance in China, translating technicalities to a non-technical audience -Liaised with banks and financial outfits to build partnerships with Isbank
• Financial Institutions Intern

  ING Bank

  2015.06-2015.08

  (3 months)

  -Researched syndication through lenses of Forex, currency, interest period -Examined funding and rate fixing processes, SWIFT payments systems, and loan documentation
• Intern - Department of European Union and International Cooperation

  Istanbul Chamber of Commerce

  2014.06-2014.09

  (4 months)

  -Written reports. Especially the one titled “The Improvement of Chinese Economy and Its Effect to Turkish Trade.” - Written reports on African & Southeast Asian Countries were concise, lucid and analytical -Collected industry information and research on potential emerging markets. Assisted in producing country profiles for the ICOC. -Consulted and advised to the Chamber’s “EU and International Cooperation Department” on economic and political issues regarding the Asian market.

Educational experience

• SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERISTY

  Master of Political Economy

  2017.09-2019.12

  (2 years)

  -Specialized in China’s Politics and Economy -Honors: Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS), Shanghai Municipal Education Commission / June 2017 -Relevant Coursework: Economic Policy, Political Economy, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Developmen
• SHANGHAI FINANCE UNIVERISTY

  Economics

  2013.09-2017.06

  (4 years)

  -Honors: High Honor Roll -Relevant Coursework: Accounting, Econometrics, International Business Law, International Business and Invesment, Financial Management, Marketing, Risk Management.