Barış Kenaroğlu
Business Partner & General Manager
Istanbul
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Dafni Atesbasi, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Enhanced financial stability through effective budget analysis and strategic cost control, achieving significant savings. Skilled in fostering client relationships and driving project success, ensuring high-quality outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
General Manager
Dafni Atesbasi & Bridge Nakkastepe
05.2024 - 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.
Finance Manager
Remi Nisantasi
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
Cost Control Manager
Cookshop
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Monitored inventory levels, implementing controls to minimize stock discrepancies while maintaining adequate supplies for business operations.
- Collaborated with various departments to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Prepared monthly financial reports, highlighting key variances between actuals versus budgets or forecasts to assist in corrective actions where necessary.
- Analyzed cost trends, leading to timely identification of potential issues and proactive solutions.
- Optimized budget allocation for increased efficiency and reduced waste in multiple projects.
- Reduced project costs by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
Cost Control Manager
Veranda Pera & Alacati
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining a high level of attention to detail while ensuring each stayed on time and within budget.
- Optimized resource utilization within the organization by effectively allocating personnel based on their skill sets and experience levels, ultimately reducing overhead expenses.
- Prepared and updated project status reports, purchase orders and invoices, updating tracking documentation and maintaining files for due diligence and financial control support.
Kitchen Coordinator
Sterling Cruise SRL
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes in central kitchen and 17 branches
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to trends
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Education
Ph.D. - History
Institute of Turkology
Marmara University12-2027
High School Diploma -
MSA
İstanbul01-2012
Skills
Operations management
Customer relationship management
Team leadership
Project management
Quality management
Budget analysis
P&L management
Problem resolution
Additional Information
Date of Birth: 8/9/1981
Date of Place: Istanbul
Driving License: B type in Türkiye (2005) & EU (2018)
Timeline
General Manager
Dafni Atesbasi & Bridge Nakkastepe
05.2024 - Current
Finance Manager
Remi Nisantasi
02.2023 - 05.2024
Cost Control Manager
Cookshop
09.2021 - 03.2023
Cost Control Manager
Veranda Pera & Alacati
11.2018 - 08.2021
Kitchen Coordinator
Sterling Cruise SRL
05.2017 - 06.2019
Ph.D. - History
Institute of Turkology
High School Diploma -
MSA