Irem Yilmaz Balaban
Industrial Engineer & Communication Expert
İstanbul,34
Summary
Industrial engineering background and automotive sector experience provide solid foundation in quality, project management, and ERP systems. Journalism degrees combined with technical expertise honed skills in content development, research, and media literacy. Currently pursuing doctoral studies in media economics, focusing on digital transformation of media and production sectors, sustainable practices, and economic structures. Expertise in strategic communication, crisis management, and corporate relations in manufacturing and media industries. Diverse skill set to contribute to your team.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Founder, General Manager & Consultant
IM Danışmanlık ve Eğitim San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
01.2016 - Current
- Corporate Communication Consultancy
- ISO 9001 : 2015 & IATF 16949 Consultancy
- ERP Implementation & Project Management
- Management of OEM Tooling Programs
- Institutionalisation Consultancy
IT Manager
CPS Pressform Sanayi Ve Tic. A. Ş.
11.2012 - 05.2015
- Management of IT Department
- ERP Implementation & Project Management (Microsoft AX 2012)
- White Collar & Blue Collar System Trainings
- TUBITAK - Development of National Electric Vehicle Technologies, Project Management (ITU - CPS Consortium)
- Management of Sales Activities (quote to agreement)
Engineering Manager
CPS Pressform A. Ş.
12.2010 - 11.2012
- Leading Project / Engineering Team & Tool Shop
- Project Planning : APQP PPAP for V348 Ford Transit, Mercedes GLK, Rolls Royce, BMW F30
- Feasibility & Make/Buy Analysis
- Sourcing of Stamping Tooling
- Tool design, Simulation
Program Manager
Pacific Project Management Ltd.
10.2007 - 09.2010
- Managed OEM Tooling Programs in Far-East
- Program implementation from quote to production
- Feasibility & Make/Buy Analysis
Project Manager
Ford Otosan A. Ş.
10.2002 - 09.2007
- Program Management - Export Business ( Land Rover 319, Jaguar X150, V347 Transit for China)
- China JMC (Nanchang) – Installation Management for Ford Tooling Factory
- Technical Consulting & Reporting for Top Management
Sales Office Manager
Mega Danışmanlık Temsilcilik Ltd.
11.1996 - 12.2002
- Management of Sales Office
- Foreign Trade Activities
- Coordination of Sales Team
Education
Ph.D. - Media Economics & Management
Marmara Üniversitesi
İstanbul 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Journalism
Istanbul Üniversitesi
İstanbul 04.2001 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Gazetecilik
Istanbul Üniversitesi
İstanbul 04.2001 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi
İstanbul 04.2001 - 01.1995
Skills
- Corporate Communication
- Institutionalisation
- Strategic Communications
- Crisis Management
- Leadership
- Quality Management ISO 9001 & IATF 16949
- Project Management
- ERP Microsoft
- ERP Canias
- APQP / PPAP
- Sales Management
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/13/74
Timeline
Founder, General Manager & Consultant
IM Danışmanlık ve Eğitim San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
01.2016 - Current
IT Manager
CPS Pressform Sanayi Ve Tic. A. Ş.
11.2012 - 05.2015
Engineering Manager
CPS Pressform A. Ş.
12.2010 - 11.2012
Program Manager
Pacific Project Management Ltd.
10.2007 - 09.2010
Project Manager
Ford Otosan A. Ş.
10.2002 - 09.2007
Ph.D. - Media Economics & Management
Marmara Üniversitesi
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Journalism
Istanbul Üniversitesi
04.2001 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Gazetecilik
Istanbul Üniversitesi
04.2001 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi
04.2001 - 01.1995
Sales Office Manager
Mega Danışmanlık Temsilcilik Ltd.
11.1996 - 12.2002