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Reading fiction and psychology ,watercolouring, mosaic,leather accessories design
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BANU KOSİFOĞLU

BANU KOSİFOĞLU

HR & INTERNAL RELATIONS DIRECTOR
Istanbul ,Turkiye

Summary

Offering unique blend of strategic thinking and passion for employee development, ready to thrive in dynamic HR environment. Brings ability to quickly grasp HR practices and regulations along with proficiency in communication and problem-solving. Ready to use and develop skills in HR management and employee relations in HR Director role.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Director

SIA INSIGHT
Istanbul, Turkiye
01.2017 - Current
  • Established strong relationships with both employees and management teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Designed performance management systems that supported employee development and organizational success.
  • Optimized HR budget allocation by strategically reallocating resources based on department needs and priorities.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing streamlined HR processes and tools.
  • Developed comprehensive onboarding programs for new hires, improving retention rates and overall satisfaction.
  • Introduced innovative training programs that enhanced skillset among staff members and improved overall performance levels within the organization.

HR Team Manager

SIA INSIGHT
04.2017 - 04.2020
  • Reduced employee turnover rates by fostering a positive work environment and addressing staff concerns promptly.
  • Supported the development of a high-performance organizational culture through the implementation of effective performance management systems and coaching interventions.
  • Managed a successful recruitment strategy, resulting in a diverse and skilled team of professionals.

Brand Manager

GASTROCAST İLERİ ÇÖZÜMLER
Istanbul , Türkiye
08.2015 - 10.2016
  • Company Overview: Consulting Company for

Food and Beverage Sectors

  • 7.000 m2 installation, 120 staff
  • The Company went bankrupt
  • Developed and executed branding campaigns to educate target audiences on product features, benefits and values.
  • Enhanced brand recognition by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with complementary brands, expanding market reach and driving collaborative promotions.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and market trends to make informed decisions about product and brand messaging.
  • Managed and oversaw creative projects to drive quality, accuracy and deadline management.

Designer

TRIMAKS DENIM ACCESSORIES COMPANY
Istanbul , Türkiye
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Designing accessories, leather belts and shackles for jeans and marketing them to the European and Russian markets at the most affordable prices.
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Analyzed the market needs and user feedback to optimize design and user experience.
  • Sales of new models increased by 26% annually
  • The company went bankrupt

Co-founder and Accessories Designer

NELİA TEXTILE AND ACCESSORIE LTD STİ.
Istanbul , Türkiye
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Designing and manufacturing accessories suitable for textile collections of international chain stores.
  • Carrying out all revisions of the design, obtaining customer approvals and executing the approval processes of the final production samples before production
  • Some of the brands we export to;

Germany , Cecil, Gary Weber, New Yorker
France, Pimkie, Promod

  • In 2010, we received the 2nd prize from the Mining Metal Association as the brand with the second highest export volume with an annual production of 700K pieces.

Marketing Director

NOVAMEDYA YAYINCILIK HİZ.
10.2005 - 12.2006
  • Boosted brand awareness by developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns for the magazines Beyaz Butik, Mutfak rehberi, Voyager, Country Homes)
  • Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns.
  • Developed comprehensive marketing plans in alignment with overall business goals and objectives.
  • Implemented CRM solutions that improved customer retention rates while enabling more effective communication strategies.

Marketing Manager

ÇUKUROVA HOLDİNG AKŞAM YAYINCILIK HİZM.
03.2005 - 10.2005
  • The licensed magazines and related team is transferred to Çukurova Grup with the same responsibilities
  • Stuff and Autocar magazines are launched at September 2005

Marketing Manager

BERSAY İLETİŞİM GRUBU, KESİŞİM YAYINCILIK
01.2005 - 03.2005
  • Responsible of preparing and implementing of marketing plan, budget control of licensed magazines Stuff and Autocar which will be preparing to be launched at April 2005

Marketing Manager

EPSİLON YAYINEVİ
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Marketing and Public Relation operations of published books and Picus, Taş Devri and Tom&Jerry periodicals
  • Inside promotions planning and distribution of them to whole country by YAYSAT
  • Responsible of carrying out ads briefing, making them to create and publishing on chosen media
  • Monthly Newsletter publishing on internet, company web sites creation, management and continuity
  • Internal / External PR activities such as special day's celebrations, outdoor facilities etc
  • Also to improve internal employee communication, building internal internet called as INTRANET
  • Constitution of 'Epsilon Youth Club', creating end user brand loyalty and database management by different segments
  • Developing Process Improvement Management studies
  • Company websites: http://www.epsilonyayinevi.com, http://www.picus.com.tr/, http://www.gencepsilon.com/

Corporate Communication Unit Manager

GLOBAL Bilgi
11.2000 - 05.2001
  • Direct reportee to General Manager
  • Responsible of both advertising and Public Relation activities
  • Corporate working with HR department to make employees more satisfied and loyal
  • Creating synergy in Corporate Communication Issues in Turkcell Group of Companies such as Turkcell, Superonline, Digiturk, Corbuss etc

Business Development & Product Planning Supervisor

Business Development & Product Planning Department
11.1999 - 10.2000
  • Having relations with customers either who wants to outsource their Call Center activities or constitution with Global Bilgi from the beginning
  • Working on some new revenue creating services such as Telemarketing, Telesales and Directory Assistance services
  • Representing the Business Development part of CRM studies in Global Bilgi

Direct Marketing Supervisor

TURKCELL İLETİŞİM HİZMETLERİ A.Ş.
02.1999 - 12.1999
  • Direct Debit Promotion Campaign; Involving 350 distributors, 4 banks, 4 million subscribers will be continuing 6 month, January year 2000
  • Field Force Project; Giving information and customer services at the different highly visited public areas (eg; shopping malls, universities, plazas etc) with the help of latest technology
  • Signal Tour 99; Preparing for the forthcoming project, introducing a mobile information center; specially designed track, visiting various national & international organization throughout the whole country
  • Direct Mailing; Special mailing for the special customer segments

Market Research Supervisor

Marketing & Sales Department
01.1996 - 11.1999
  • Being fully responsible of different research projects; briefing, conducting, reporting, giving presentations directly to the General Manager and the directors of the company
  • Some researches: Segmentation, Customer Loyalty, Employee Satisfaction, Brand Awareness etc
  • Facilitated data-driven decision making within the organization using actionable market intelligence derived from various sources.
  • Azercell / GSM operator; the aim of this project was establishing the marketing activities / marketing business plan of one of Turkcell's company in Azerbaijan

Marketing Assistant

Turkcell
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Conduction of all market research and advertising business with agencies

Catalogue Sales Representative

SPECTRUM SUPERSTORE A.Ş.
03.1994 - 06.1994
  • Keep in contact with the key accounts
  • And carry out their ordering process

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration / English

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY
01.1991 - 1994.01

Bachelor's Degree - Economics

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY
Cyprus
01.1988 - 1990.01

High School Diploma -

ÖZEL KADIKÖY KIZ KOLEJİ
01.1980 - 1986.01

Skills

HR policies development

Recruitment strategies

Employee relations

HR policies development

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 17/08/69
  • Marital Status: Married

Reading fiction and psychology ,watercolouring, mosaic,leather accessories design

I love reading. Especially fiction novels and psychological movements related to man's search for meaning.

My painting adventure, which started with oil painting, has continued with watercolor in recent years

Mosaic paintings using porcelain materials

I make lapel pins from real leather.

Timeline

HR Team Manager

SIA INSIGHT
04.2017 - 04.2020

HR Director

SIA INSIGHT
01.2017 - Current

Brand Manager

GASTROCAST İLERİ ÇÖZÜMLER
08.2015 - 10.2016

Designer

TRIMAKS DENIM ACCESSORIES COMPANY
01.2012 - 01.2015

Co-founder and Accessories Designer

NELİA TEXTILE AND ACCESSORIE LTD STİ.
01.2006 - 01.2012

Marketing Director

NOVAMEDYA YAYINCILIK HİZ.
10.2005 - 12.2006

Marketing Manager

ÇUKUROVA HOLDİNG AKŞAM YAYINCILIK HİZM.
03.2005 - 10.2005

Marketing Manager

BERSAY İLETİŞİM GRUBU, KESİŞİM YAYINCILIK
01.2005 - 03.2005

Marketing Manager

EPSİLON YAYINEVİ
01.2003 - 01.2005

Corporate Communication Unit Manager

GLOBAL Bilgi
11.2000 - 05.2001

Business Development & Product Planning Supervisor

Business Development & Product Planning Department
11.1999 - 10.2000

Direct Marketing Supervisor

TURKCELL İLETİŞİM HİZMETLERİ A.Ş.
02.1999 - 12.1999

Market Research Supervisor

Marketing & Sales Department
01.1996 - 11.1999

Marketing Assistant

Turkcell
01.1995 - 01.1996

Catalogue Sales Representative

SPECTRUM SUPERSTORE A.Ş.
03.1994 - 06.1994

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration / English

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY
01.1991 - 1994.01

Bachelor's Degree - Economics

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY
01.1988 - 1990.01

High School Diploma -

ÖZEL KADIKÖY KIZ KOLEJİ
01.1980 - 1986.01
BANU KOSİFOĞLUHR & INTERNAL RELATIONS DIRECTOR