Golf
Botagoz Tepe
Business Owner
Bodrum
Summary
Dynamic business leader with extensive experience in yacht services and tourism, co-founding Bodrum Marin Su Spr Yat Tic A S, the largest watersports provider in Turkey and marine products distributor in Aegean Region of Turkey. Proven expertise in business management and marketing, leveraging multilingual communication skills to drive client satisfaction and achieve strategic growth. Successfully streamlined operations, enhancing efficiency and profitability.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Owner
Artemis Yat Tic A S
10.2024 - Current
- Founded the initial company Artemis Yachting LLC in 2010 as part of Bodrum Yacht Builders Coop.
- Bodrum Yacht Coop became Keramos Yacht Builders Coop in 2024 and is the owner of biggest shipyard in Mediterranean Coast of Turkey managed by Tersan AS. with a capacity and ability to take in yachts of length up to 70-80 m
Co-Owner
Bodrum Marin Su Spr Yat Tic A S
05.2009 - Current
- Co-founded Bodrum Marin Su Spr Yat Tic A S n 2009. The company currently is the biggest provider of watersports services in Turkey to many local and international hotel chains, such as Mandarin Oriental Bodrum, Kempinski Barbaros Bay, Edition Bodrum, MaxxRoyal etc.
- Bodrum Marin Su Spr Yat Tic A S is leading dealer of Mercury, Honda, Suzuki, SeaDoo, Tohatsu marine motors and products in Turkey and Europe.
- Bodrum Marine is the Authorized Turkey Distributor of boat builders from Italy, Greece, Spain, Poland and Finland. Among them are such brands as Technohull, Rıbco Yachts, Trygon, De Antonio Yachts, Rio Yachts, Quarken and many others.
- Since the foundation of company I have monitored partner performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with co-owner and top employees to support staff to maximize team efficiency.
- Streamlined internal processes, fostering improved efficiency and productivity within the firm.
- Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals.
- Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
- Leveraged market research to inform strategic decision-making, positioning firm to capitalize on emerging trends.
- Crafted comprehensive risk management strategies, protecting firm from potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Directed firm's marketing and branding efforts, crafting compelling image that attracted top-tier clients.
Owner
Meibo Travel A S
06.2010 - 11.2015
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Organized and attended trade shows in France, China, Russia, Turkey and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Expanded business into new markets in China and Russia.
Sales Manager
Kempinski Barbaros Bay Bodrum
10.2008 - 05.2011
- Began working as PA to GM and Guest Relation manager and transitioned to Sales & Marketing Department.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Maintained relationships with hotel guests and clients and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.
- Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
- Attended industry events and conventions to expand sales opportunities.
Co-Owner
Yasemin Yat Tic A S
10.2000 - 01.2009
- Co-founded Yasemin Yat Tic A S with 3 other partners.
- The company grew from 2 day cruise yacht company to 12 day -cruise yachts and 2 luxury charter yachts, 4 of which were built by the company.
- The company became the largest provider of day cruise trips to travel agencies around Bodrum Peninsula
- As co-owner I managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
- Collaborated with co-owners on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
- Enhanced business operations by implementing efficient management strategies and streamlining processes.
- Implemented innovative marketing campaigns to expand customer base and increase brand awareness.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements through diligent oversight of business practices.
- Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
Administration Clerk
Crescent Systems LLC
06.1998 - 02.1999
- Handled incoming phone calls and answered questions from callers.
- Reduced errors in data entry tasks through diligent attention to detail and thorough verification procedures.
- Documented contract paperwork, expenses, and resource utilization for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Supported administrators by efficiently managing daily scheduling, appointment setting, and calendar organization.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
Education
Master of Science - Economics
Dokuz Eylul University
Izmir 09.1997 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Dokuz Eylul University
Izmir 10.1994 - 05.1997
Skills
Business management
Budget administration
Business marketing due to deep knowledge of target markets and expansive experience in international fairs, sales calls etc
Verbal and written communication in 5 languages ( English, Turkish, Russian, Spanish, Kazakh)
Websites
Interests
Swimming
Reading
Golf, swimming, reading
Raised 3 daughters as golfers: one is a member of Turkish National Team and golf team member of Choate Rosemary Hall, CT, USA, another is the captain of Lake Forest Academy, IL, USA varsity team, the third is a team member of the University of Sydney Golf Team.
Swim daily in the sea for the last 5 years.
Travel for active holidays: museum visiting and sightseeing, hiking, safari etc.
Read in 5 languages books in fiction, history, si-fi, start the day with reading of Wall Street Journal, Financial Times & New York Times
Timeline
Owner
Artemis Yat Tic A S
10.2024 - Current
Owner
Meibo Travel A S
06.2010 - 11.2015
Co-Owner
Bodrum Marin Su Spr Yat Tic A S
05.2009 - Current
Sales Manager
Kempinski Barbaros Bay Bodrum
10.2008 - 05.2011
Co-Owner
Yasemin Yat Tic A S
10.2000 - 01.2009
Administration Clerk
Crescent Systems LLC
06.1998 - 02.1999
Master of Science - Economics
Dokuz Eylul University
09.1997 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Dokuz Eylul University
10.1994 - 05.1997
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