AZİME GÜRSOY
HEALTH TOURISM DIRECTOR
Istanbul,Kadıköy
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Dr. Yalçın Gürsoy Clinic & Health Tourism Company, adept in Operations Management and Team Leadership. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced client relationships and operational efficiency. Excelled in Business Development, achieving notable financial stability and growth. Skilled in Project Management, successfully expanded program offerings and streamlined policy development processes for improved stakeholder engagement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Dr. Yalçın Gürsoy Clinic & Health Tourism Company
05.2010 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
Senior Policy Advisor
Türkiye Political Party
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Implemented performance metrics that tracked progress towards specific goals allowed continuous improvement throughout organization.
- Organized conferences and workshops designed to foster collaboration among policymakers, researchers, practitioners, leading experts from diverse backgrounds.
- Provided expert advice to senior leadership, influencing key policy decisions and directions.
- Negotiated with external partners to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes relating to policy objectives.
Country Director
Solvenco Renewable Energy (Belgium)
04.2006 - 11.2009
- Ensured compliance with donor regulations through thorough documentation practices and timely reporting submissions.
- Evaluated program success using data-driven approaches leading to informed decision making around resource allocation.
- Led the expansion of program offerings into new regions or sectors resulting in broader impact on communities served.
- Monitored emerging trends within relevant sectors to inform strategic planning processes.
- Established partnerships with key stakeholders for increased collaboration and resource sharing.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in service delivery which informed future programming decisions.
- Streamlined operations by identifying areas of improvement within existing systems to increase efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Reduced operational costs through the implementation of efficient processes and procedures in daily tasks.
Policy Advisor
Anavatan Political Party
09.2005 - 01.2009
- Helped conceive and oversee grassroots support or opposition for proposed changes.
- Identified, evaluated and developed solutions to remove roadblocks to change.
- Evaluated the impact of enacted policies using data-driven methodologies, leading to informed decisionmaking.
- Streamlined policy development process for improved efficiency and stakeholder engagement.
General Manager of Marketing
Son & Son Insurance Brokerage
03.2005 - 09.2007
- Managed cross-functional teams to execute successful product launches, achieving sales targets.
- Increased brand visibility by implementing targeted marketing campaigns and strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with key industry influencers, resulting in increased brand awareness and credibility.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective lead generation strategies, resulting in increased conversion rates.
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Axa Insurance
10.1998 - 03.2007
- Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
- Boosted sales revenue by developing and implementing targeted marketing strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and negotiated contracts, achieving cost savings on promotional materials purchases.
- Streamlined internal processes by automating repetitive tasks using CRM software tools, boosting efficiency and productivity levels.
Sales and Marketing Supervisor
Universal Insurance Company
12.1997 - 10.1998
- Overcame competitive challenges by conducting thorough competitor analysis and adjusting product positioning accordingly.
- Recruited top-performing talent to build a high-functioning team focused on achieving aggressive sales targets.
Sales and Marketing Supervisor
Turk Oil Anonymous Company
02.1997 - 11.1997
- Overcame competitive challenges by conducting thorough competitor analysis and adjusting product positioning accordingly.
- Recruited top-performing talent to build a high-functioning team focused on achieving aggressive sales targets.
- Boosted sales revenue by implementing strategic marketing campaigns and conducting regular market research.
- Improved team productivity by providing ongoing training and coaching sessions for sales representatives.
Sales and Marketing Officer
General Insurance Company
02.1996 - 02.1997
- Built strong relationships with clients through exceptional customer service, leading to increased repeat business.
- Designed and executed email marketing campaigns that increased open rates, click-through rates, and lead generation.
- Negotiated contracts with key partners and suppliers, optimizing costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic marketing plans and sales initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for product launches, resulting in higher market penetration and brand awareness.
Education
Master of Science - Political Communication
Marmara University, Communication Faculty
İstanbul 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science -
Marmara University, Faculty of Management
İstanbul 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Yedikule Kız Lisesi
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Operations Management
Customer Relationship Management
Team Leadership
Project Management
Business Development
Project Planning
Timeline
General Manager
Dr. Yalçın Gürsoy Clinic & Health Tourism Company
05.2010 - Current
Senior Policy Advisor
Türkiye Political Party
01.2009 - 12.2009
Country Director
Solvenco Renewable Energy (Belgium)
04.2006 - 11.2009
Policy Advisor
Anavatan Political Party
09.2005 - 01.2009
General Manager of Marketing
Son & Son Insurance Brokerage
03.2005 - 09.2007
Master of Science - Political Communication
Marmara University, Communication Faculty
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science -
Marmara University, Faculty of Management
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Yedikule Kız Lisesi
04.2001 -
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Axa Insurance
10.1998 - 03.2007
Sales and Marketing Supervisor
Universal Insurance Company
12.1997 - 10.1998
Sales and Marketing Supervisor
Turk Oil Anonymous Company
02.1997 - 11.1997
Sales and Marketing Officer
General Insurance Company
02.1996 - 02.1997