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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
Kaan Can KandemirCargo Manager (Northern And Eastern India)