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BARIŞ GÜÇLÜ

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Summary

All my life I was always a part of a sport organization . As a basketball player and after that as a Players' Agent as a Sports Director as a Director of Football and finally as a CEO .

I have won 3 championships in my professional life with Göztepe SK and Kartalspor SK and I have won 2 times local championships and one time 2nd League championship as a basketball player .

I know what it takes to be a team member and i know how to create a team .

As my professional life as Director and CEO , i always work for the clubs who has owners and i am very used to work compatible along with the boards and the bosses .

I and my family are ready to a new challenge and ı am really very eager to move abroad and use my skills in a new challenge .

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Licenced Players' Agent

Self-employeed
01.2017 - 05.2024
  • Handled and promptly resolved customer complaints to maintain professional relationships.
  • Representing especially international players fot Turkish Market .
  • To create new scouting destinations for Turkish clubs
  • Giving concultancy to Super League clubs about certain foreign markets .

CEO

Göztepe SK
06.2014 - 06.2016
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance. Created new scouting department and new HR department .
  • Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Built productive relationships with Turkish Football Federation and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Coached and guided team staff and the team coaches to improve job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels with the players and the staff .

Sports Director

Bursaspor SK
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Promoted a culture of respect, integrity, and sportsmanship among athletes, coaching staff, and administration.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members, businesses and vendors to build trust and rapport.
  • Assisted athletes in pursuing higher education opportunities by connecting them with college recruiters and providing guidance throughout the application process.
  • Improved team cohesion and morale with regular team-building exercises and open communication channels.
  • Conducted needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events or services.
  • Negotiated for the signing of the new players and selling of the existing players with domestic and international clubs .

Licenced Football Players' Agent

Self-employeed
01.2009 - 06.2013
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, securing competitive rates and coverage options.
  • Promoting new young talents and supporting them to reach professional football level
  • Creating new partnerships with international agencies to create network in Turkey

Director of Football Operations

Göztepe SK
06.2007 - 06.2009
  • Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, including coaches, players, sponsors, and media partners.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
  • Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
  • Created new scouting department compatible with the new growing strategy of the club .

Sports Director

Kartalspor SK
06.2004 - 06.2007
  • Improved team cohesion and morale with regular team-building exercises and open communication channels.
  • Conducted needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events or services.
  • Rebuild the team roaster to achieve the promotion target of the club .
  • Signed with new coaching team to meet with the objectives of the club

Director of Football Operations

SARAN International Holding
06.2002 - 06.2004
  • Improved team''s public relations efforts by coordinating interviews with local media outlets covering games or specific stories related to the football program.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Responsible for buying and selling of the players with specific values , coordinated with the third parties .

Professional Basketball Player

Pamukspor SK
06.1992 - 06.2000

Education

Bachelor of Economics - Economics

Istanbul University
Istanbul, Turkey
06.2001

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Polite communication skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Professionalism
  • Adaptability
  • Decision-Making
  • Positive Attitude
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Team building

Languages

Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Licenced Players' Agent

Self-employeed
01.2017 - 05.2024

CEO

Göztepe SK
06.2014 - 06.2016

Sports Director

Bursaspor SK
06.2013 - 06.2014

Licenced Football Players' Agent

Self-employeed
01.2009 - 06.2013

Director of Football Operations

Göztepe SK
06.2007 - 06.2009

Sports Director

Kartalspor SK
06.2004 - 06.2007

Director of Football Operations

SARAN International Holding
06.2002 - 06.2004

Professional Basketball Player

Pamukspor SK
06.1992 - 06.2000

Bachelor of Economics - Economics

Istanbul University
BARIŞ GÜÇLÜ