Exploring new destinations, Sustainable self improvement
Batuhan AKGÜN
Pilot
Ordu
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team and company goals.
Assertiveness,Leadership,CRM skills,Brand Quality and Safety Concept awareness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sales and Marketing Executive
Rebel Construction Company
Ordu
03.2021 - Current
- Created and implemented effective marketing and sales strategies to increase customer engagement and revenue.
- Developed value-added campaigns and executed technical solutions to streamline and improve marketing efficiencies.
- Directed sales and marketing management staff in successful use and development of business plans and strategies.
- Evaluated and monitored promotional activities to confirm adequate return on promotional funds.
- Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
Pilot(Safety,Observer) 300hours
Asya Flight School
Bursa
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Trained individual clients in art of aviation through theoretical and practical flight instruction.
- Verified safety of students while using aircrafts by performing regular inspections of aircrafts, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions.
- Organized and conducted cockpit familiarization classes and prepared reports on students' proficiency.
- Introduced students to procedures and instrument flight techniques.
- Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
- Adjusted and aligned course material to meet individual needs.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
Flying Chef
Turkish Airlines/DO&CO Gourmet Entertainment Company
İstanbul
04.2013 - 11.2016
- Served beverages and food items from refreshment carts and provided information about in-flight offerings to passengers.
- Delivered food and beverage service, reading material and other in-flight services.
- Observed federal and local kitchen safety regulations to prevent food borne illnesses.
- Crafted exciting catering options for clients.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Tour Operations Manager
Direct Traveller
London
03.2011 - 08.2012
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Guided groups of up to 150 people on scheduled tours.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
Wine Expert
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
Miami
10.2009 - 05.2010
- Implemented new promotional strategies, dramatically increasing business.
- Managed cellar and beverage storage maintenance to prevent inventory spoilage.
- Set up wine tastings to bring in business and promote special offerings.
- Promoted special wine menu for holidays to complement chef's dinner specialties.
- Handled questions and concerns skillfully and redirected customers toward higher profit items to increase per-ticket revenue.
- Organized routine and special event orders to keep adequate inventory for forecasted needs.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Amara Dolce Vita Hotels
Antalya
06.2007 - 09.2008
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Assisted in creating written, video and image content for marketing channels.
- Demonstrated products to customers, answered questions, and redirected objectives to positive features.
- Collected and analyzed data on vendor demographics, preferences and needs.
- Conducted basic market research to identify customer needs.
- Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.
Education
ATPL-Commercial Pilot License - Pilot And Flight Crew
Adriana Flight School
Torun/Poland 02.2019 - 05.2019
Private Pilot License (PPL) - Pilot And Flight Crew
Flycoop Aviation School
Budapest 04.2018 - 05.2018
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Eastern Mediterranean University
North Cyprus 02.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Tourism Management
Cyprus International University
North Cyprus 09.2004 - 06.2008
High School - Science Education
Anatolian High School
Ordu 09.2000 - 06.2003
Skills
Commercial Pilot
ATPL Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (Radio Navigation,Comms)
UAV/IHA 0/1 Drone Pilot
Tourism Expert
Sales & Marketing Expert
Interests
Nature walks,Camping,Festivals
Ski,Basketball,Swimming
Timeline
Sales and Marketing Executive
Rebel Construction Company
03.2021 - Current
Pilot(Safety,Observer) 300hours
Asya Flight School
06.2020 - 08.2020
ATPL-Commercial Pilot License - Pilot And Flight Crew
Adriana Flight School
02.2019 - 05.2019
Private Pilot License (PPL) - Pilot And Flight Crew
Flycoop Aviation School
04.2018 - 05.2018
Flying Chef
Turkish Airlines/DO&CO Gourmet Entertainment Company
04.2013 - 11.2016
Tour Operations Manager
Direct Traveller
03.2011 - 08.2012
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Eastern Mediterranean University
02.2011 - Current
Wine Expert
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
10.2009 - 05.2010
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Amara Dolce Vita Hotels
06.2007 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Tourism Management
Cyprus International University
09.2004 - 06.2008
High School - Science Education
Anatolian High School
09.2000 - 06.2003