Kaan Can Kandemir
Cargo Manager (Northern And Eastern India)
Arnavutköy
Summary
Highly organized Cargo Manager experienced in managing multiple tasks and handling issues. Possesses excellent problem-solving, communication and negotiating skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Cargo Manager
Turkish Airlines
10.2024 - Current
- Appointed as Cargo Manager Northern and Eastern India
- Planned to move to New Delhi Turkish Cargo Office as of November 1, 2024
- Responsible for the cargo sales and operations in the stated India region and Nepal
- In charge of government coordination and legal matters of all Turkish Cargo India operations
Project Manager
Turkish Airlines
01.2021 - Current
- Managing various complex, broad in scope and strategic digital transformation, standardization and process improvement projects of Turkish Cargo in line with PMI methodology which help company increase its market penetration & market size and reach new customers
- Preparing detailed project management documentation, actively involving in change & crisis management, transferring projects to operational business units,
- Fastening go-lives within scope of agile methodology with MVP approach, proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere by optimizing conflicting demands from various departments
- Managing 'Digital Sales Channels' project which brings revenue over $50m throughout 1.5 year period
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations
Cargo Claims Specialist
Turkish Airlines, İstanbul
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Working at 'Cargo Claims Division' under 'Cargo Sales Department', evaluating and finalizing cargo claims (in case of damages, losses, delays. etc.) of customers according to specific air transport laws,
- Improving communication and persuasion skills while trying to ensure customer satisfaction,
- Knowledge of air cargo operations (a must for detecting those responsible for irregularities), customs procedures, and trends of international trade
- Analyzing and visualizing business processes, and improving efficiency and effectiveness of them
- Preparing periodic reports, translating, and evaluating work performances of 6 personnel under 'Cargo Claim Division'
Assistant Auditor
Ernst & Young - Audit (Ankara)
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Assisting seniors and managers at audit processes, specializing at Microsoft Office and multi-tasking skills.
- Intense communication with our audit customers on their business processes and, exploring of accounting issues accordingly.
- Passing 'certified public accountant internship' exam
- Examining wide variety of sectors such as mining; subway, truck mixer, electric bus and, tea bags production; and, observing how they operate and manage their finances
Musician
Freelance
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Playing electric and classical guitar for 10 years, organizing band members, rehearsals and events which contributed to time and process management abilities
- Promoting band through social media, directing finances of band, making negotiations and acquiring stages
- Performed in more than 100 musical festivals, concerts, and events both with own band and as guest musician
- After 1 semester as orchestra member in METU- Musical Society, was elected as musical director and performed that job for 1 year which helped developing leadership skills through managing more than 35 people consisting of students, graduates, and professional musicians
Guitar Instructor
Çayyolu Art Center, Ankara
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Teaching more than 20 students aged between 7 and 45, from many different professions, and maintaining regular, long-lasting and disciplined working process with 90% of students
- Coaching them in any hardship through their musical adventure, giving feedback, motivating and preparing them for end-of-year show
- Working with psychologically disabled student which was unique experience
PbInternational Trade Intern
Emko Fenni Malzeme San. Ve Tic. A.Ş, Zonguldak
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Learning and tracking export and import processes of company including customs procedures and payment methods
- Translating many consolidated financial statements, project reports, and trade documents from Turkish to English
- Preparing and checking trade documents, learning how to use company's ERP system 'Netsis'
- Completed a 3-day per department rotation allowing me to become familiar with functions of purchasing, finance, accounting, and sales &marketing departments
Education
Boğaziçi University- Graduate
10.2020 - 02.2022
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Middle East Technical University- Undergraduate
09.2013 - 06.2018
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University of Ljubljana- Undergraduate (Erasmus)
09.2017 - 02.2018
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Ankara Atatürk Anatolian High School
09.2009 - 05.2013
Languages
Excellent
Interests
Certification
Project Management- Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy
Competitions
Timeline
Cargo Manager
Turkish Airlines
10.2024 - Current
Project Management- Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy
04-2022
Project Manager
Turkish Airlines
01.2021 - Current
Boğaziçi University- Graduate
10.2020 - 02.2022
Cargo Claims Specialist
Turkish Airlines, İstanbul
10.2019 - 12.2020
Assistant Auditor
Ernst & Young - Audit (Ankara)
10.2018 - 10.2019
Foreign Trade Expertise Turkey- EU and Germany - Turkish Foreign Trade Foundation and SABEL Bildungsgruppe Münich
04-2018
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University of Ljubljana- Undergraduate (Erasmus)
09.2017 - 02.2018
PbInternational Trade Intern
Emko Fenni Malzeme San. Ve Tic. A.Ş, Zonguldak
07.2017 - 08.2017
Guitar Instructor
Çayyolu Art Center, Ankara
07.2016 - 09.2019
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Middle East Technical University- Undergraduate
09.2013 - 06.2018
Musician
Freelance
01.2012 - 12.2017
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Ankara Atatürk Anatolian High School
09.2009 - 05.2013