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Doğuhan DUMAN

Doğuhan DUMAN

Business Development
Izmir,Urla

Summary

International business development professional shaping market research, overseas relationships, country selection, and corporate governance structuring for growth. Connects foreign investments, distributor creation, and trade incentive choices to practical expansion plans. Aligns well with International Business Development Manager work across commercial strategy and execution.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Company Partner

ELAN KURUMSAL DANIŞMANLIK
Izmir, Türkiye
11.2024 - Current
  • Supported monthly strategic advisory reviews to align business priorities with operational execution.
  • Analyzed and improved business processes to strengthen efficiency and day-to-day execution.
  • Delivered strategic and operational advisory across planning, execution, and follow-through.
  • Developed corporate and governance structures to support clearer oversight and decision-making.
  • Applied Strategic business management and planning to translate priorities into coordinated operating plans.

Export Manager

TÜRER A.Ş.
Izmir, Türkiye
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Reviewed foreign market opportunities monthly for food industry expansion and prioritization.
  • Built distributor and partner relationships to support foreign market entry strategy and broader commercial reach.
  • Advised on trade ministry incentive utilization to strengthen export planning and improve market-entry decisions.

Business Development Manager

ÇETİN PLASTİK
Istanbul, Türkiye
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Evaluated foreign investment options and aligned them with Trade Ministry incentive programs.
  • Supported export operations by coordinating business development efforts across subsidiaries and target markets.
  • Applied strategic business management and planning to structure foreign market entry and partnership priorities.

Director of International Business Development

BAMBUM KARINCA EV GEREÇLERİ
Istanbul, Türkiye
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Developed foreign market entry priorities and aligned expansion plans with business development goals.
  • Coordinated ongoing international communication to sustain relationships with prospective distributors and trade counterparts.

Co-Founder

TAPINO
Oran, Algeria
02.2019 - 09.2021
  • Directed end-to-end factory management from investment feasibility through production execution.
  • Coordinated after-sales problem tracking to address operational issues and maintain production follow-up.
  • Managed investor communication with Dekinsan Grup to support financial alignment and ongoing project coordination.

Company Owner

O BAG TÜRKİYE
Türkiye, Italia
10.2016 - 10.2018
  • Managed export operations management tasks, coordinating cross-border order flow and documentation.
  • Developed distributorship network development opportunities through partner outreach, follow-up, and relationship building.
  • Applied corporate governance structuring practices to organize approvals, reporting, and compliance routines.

Senior Merchandiser

DESA DERİ
Istanbul, Türkiye
06.2015 - 09.2016
  • Managed customer relations processes for assigned fashion brands, maintaining clear communication and timely follow-up.
  • Tracked new collections from planning through readiness, aligning sample preparation with merchandising timelines.
  • Supported brand coordination for Miu Miu, Armani, Whistles, Liberty of London, Maison Mayle, and OH! By Kopenhagen Fur.

Career break due to a family member’s illness

No company
12.2013 - 05.2015

During this period, I needed to care for my father and subsequently support the rest of my family through the process.

Deputy General Manager

JOYCE Cristallo Vulcanico
Istanbul, Türkiye
10.2012 - 11.2013
  • Managed mine operations in Van, coordinating day-to-day activities across two company assignments.
  • Supported obsidian research and development efforts by evaluating project needs and field conditions.
  • Coordinated production management in Adana, balancing operational schedules with business priorities.

Foreign Trade Specialist

SER PLASTİK SAN. Ve TİC. LTD.ŞTİ
Istanbul, Türkiye
10.2008 - 10.2012
  • Supported business development by identifying overseas opportunities and coordinating follow-up with prospective partners.
  • Managed export operations management tasks, including documentation flow, shipment coordination, and issue resolution.
  • Applied market research to understand demand trends, competitor positioning, and entry requirements across target countries.
  • Contributed to foreign market entry strategy by adapting plans to country expectations and trade conditions.
  • Used English and Italian to communicate with overseas contacts and support international partnership development.

Foreign Trade Specialist

ÖZVER MEKATRONİK
Istanbul, Türkiye
09.2007 - 10.2008
  • Managed overseas market operations across marketing, sales, and after-sales follow-up for international business activity.
  • Conducted market research to identify overseas demand signals and guide export planning.
  • Coordinated export operations follow-up with internal teams to support timely responses for foreign customers.

Internship

ORJİN DERİ
Istanbul, Türkiye
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Assisted with inventory checks and material organization across warehouse stock and production work areas.
  • Prepared basic production materials and supported timely movement of items to the next stage of work.
  • Recorded incoming and outgoing stock details in office logs and routine tracking sheets.
  • Reviewed product samples and observed production steps to understand quality expectations across departments.

Education

Political Science and International Relations

Yeditepe Üniversitesi, Istanbul, Türkiye

High School Diploma - undefined

Liceo Italiano d'Istanbul ( IMI ), Istanbul, Türkiye

Skills

Business development

Strategic business management and planning

Market research

Foreign trade consultancy

International partnership development

Export operations management

Distributorship network development

Foreign market entry strategy

Trade ministry incentive utilization

Corporate governance structuring

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Upper intermediate (B2)
Latin
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Company Partner - ELAN KURUMSAL DANIŞMANLIK
11.2024 - Current
Export Manager - TÜRER A.Ş.
11.2023 - 05.2024
Business Development Manager - ÇETİN PLASTİK
09.2022 - 08.2023
Director of International Business Development - BAMBUM KARINCA EV GEREÇLERİ
01.2022 - 07.2022
Co-Founder - TAPINO
02.2019 - 09.2021
Company Owner - O BAG TÜRKİYE
10.2016 - 10.2018
Senior Merchandiser - DESA DERİ
06.2015 - 09.2016
Career break due to a family member’s illness - No company
12.2013 - 05.2015
Deputy General Manager - JOYCE Cristallo Vulcanico
10.2012 - 11.2013
Foreign Trade Specialist - SER PLASTİK SAN. Ve TİC. LTD.ŞTİ
10.2008 - 10.2012
Foreign Trade Specialist - ÖZVER MEKATRONİK
09.2007 - 10.2008
Internship - ORJİN DERİ
01.2004 - 01.2006
Yeditepe Üniversitesi - , Political Science and International Relations
Liceo Italiano d'Istanbul ( IMI ) - High School Diploma,
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