Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
References
Hobbies and Interests
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Kaan Yilmaz

Kaan Yilmaz

Bodrum

Summary

Reliable, passionate and determined. Solution oriented and positive attitude. Always coming up with new ideas to improve the business. Might behave impetuous at times (working on it).

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

SPA Supervisor

The Bodrum Edition
05.2025 - Current
  • Thinking ahead to act on future needs/opportunities of the guest.
  • Differentiating in creating sales opportunities
  • Trained and mentored spa staff on service protocols and customer engagement techniques.
  • Developed and implemented enhanced treatment menus based on guest feedback and industry trends.
  • Collaborated with management to create promotional packages that increased revenue during off-peak periods.
  • Managed staff scheduling effectively, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours for optimal guest experience.

SPA Concierge / SPA Supervisor

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Greeting guests & presenting facilities in a professional
    manner.
  • Operating and coordinating SPA team (30
    colleagues).
  • Giving orientation and standards trainings as
    Department Trainer.
  • Tracking and pushing sales goals & forecast by giving
    trainings and gamified competitions.
  • Building strong relationships with guests to create and
    sustain their loyalties.
  • Addressing guest inquiries and concerns, and ensuring
    a positive experience.


*Date of Promotion: July 2023

SPA Receptionist / MP SPA Sales Coordinator

Le Meridien Etiler / Sheraton Istanbul Levent
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Analyzed market data to identify potential leads, and arranged F2F sales meetings.
  • Establish sales goals by forecasting annual sales quotas and projecting expected sales volume for existing and new products.
  • Identified and maximized sales opportunities, increased customer retention rates as focusing on personalized service.


Date of Promotion: February 2022


Receptionist & Guest Experience Leader

Mercure Sirkeci Istanbul
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Brought forth a positive attitude and unwavering work ethic.
  • Handled any customer problem with grace and compassion.
  • Opening Team

Host / Supervisor

Several HR Agencies & Event Firms
05.2015 - 05.2019
  • Worked at MICE industry over 500 events
  • Meet & Greet Operation supervising
  • Firms worked with: Mystaff, Butik HR / CEO Event, VISTA Tourism, Boogy the Event Company
  • 10 Cities

Education

Tourism Administration

Bogazici University
06.2022

Skills

  • Excel, Word, Powerpoint
  • Opera PMS
  • Reservation Assistant

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Multi-tasking strength

Accomplishments

    Chosen as a Star Employee on a LQA audit with 100% score (2025)

Timeline

SPA Supervisor

The Bodrum Edition
05.2025 - Current

SPA Concierge / SPA Supervisor

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
08.2022 - 05.2025

SPA Receptionist / MP SPA Sales Coordinator

Le Meridien Etiler / Sheraton Istanbul Levent
09.2021 - 04.2022

Receptionist & Guest Experience Leader

Mercure Sirkeci Istanbul
05.2020 - 08.2020

Host / Supervisor

Several HR Agencies & Event Firms
05.2015 - 05.2019

Tourism Administration

Bogazici University

References

References available on request.

Hobbies and Interests

Chess, Professional Backgammon, Roadtrip
Kaan Yilmaz