BARIŞ GÜÇLÜ
İZMİR
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, Turkey06.2001
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