Dependable employee with a strong work ethic, seeking an opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Known for being hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented, dedicated to delivering high-quality results in all tasks. Eager to take on new challenges and make a positive impact within a dynamic work environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Executive
U4 Marine& Interior Design
12.2024 - Current
Maintained protocol throughout routine work days and special events.
Planned and executed events for employees and clients and managed logistics and vendor relations.
Reviewed information, created models, and contributed to decision-making process by forecasting trends.
Scheduled appointments and meetings, organized materials and prepared rooms.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Managed daily office operations, negotiated contracts, managed vendor relations and acted as primary liaison with outside organizations.
Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
Led, directed, managed and mentor (2) administrative staff members.
Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
Managing monthly time-keeping for 90 employee.
Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
Executive Assistant to the Chairman and CEO
SPI International
01.2020 - 07.2022
Coordinated scheduling for internal and external meetings, travel plans, conference calls and day-to-day executive obligations.
Organized events, flew 150 co workers from 6 different countries for company Kick-off/Team spirit event.
Mailed letters, sent emails and memos regarding important announcements and events.
Developed presentations, reports and minutes of meetings for department.
Handled routine responses to telephone and email inquiries on behalf of executives.
Processed invoices, payroll and payments in line with bookkeeping processes.
Completed ad-hoc projects for executives to support personal events or family needs.
Collaborated with other members of admin team to provide seamless support for company.
Worked on a HR project , help build a training system that would benefit our co workers during pandemic period.
Executive Assistant to Chief Merchandising Officer
Beymen- Luxury Retail
12.2017 - 01.2020
Arranged transportation and accommodations, facilitating executive travel.
Conserved executive's time by acting as gatekeeper and reviewing information in advance.
Set up company-wide administrative policies and procedures.
Organized Fashion Week events (seat, restaurant reservations, after party LCW ) one year ahead. Such as Newyork Fashion week, Paris Fashion week.
Coordinating Board calendar for Balmain and Pal Zileri, world wide known luxury brands
Used discretion, confidentiality and good judgment to protect C-level matters.
Balanced departmental finances by processing accounts payable and receivables.
Sorted and distributed mail to recipients.
Sorted holiday calendars of Direct Report to CMO.
Executive Assistant to the Managing Director / Office Manager
TE Connectivity
08.2015 - 11.2017
Developed presentations, reports and minutes of meetings for department.
Organized events, seminars and Lectures for department.
Answered telephone calls, email requests and written correspondence to achieve internal and external communication objectives.
Handle IT facilities such as Server down, internet connection and co worker computer set up
Handle HR functions. such as holidays, pay leaves, insurance etc.
Performed tactical and strategic administrative support tasks for upper executive-level employees.
Handle all the visa and travel arrange for the whole department of 20 people plus Managing Director
Cultivated positive environment for executives by developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer
KFC /Yum Brands
12.2013 - 07.2015
Scheduled employee training for 10 Area Manage,20 Restaurant Manager and 65 Supervisor and organized training material.
Coordinated and directed personnel issues and housekeeping to support executives.
Attended meetings to record and distribute minutes.
Reviewed operating practices and procedures to improve workflow and reporting.
Prioritized and distributed incoming memos, submissions and reports.
Travel 4 region and 10 cities, organized all the visits, travel schedules and help translate English to Turkish one-to-one interviews bw Restaurant Managers and COO.
Performed tactical and strategic administrative support tasks for upper executive-level employees.
Booked executive accommodation and travel before scheduled conferences.
Education
High School - Literature
Bogazici High School
06.2005
Skills
Business Administration
Database Management
Office Management
Expense Reporting
Scheduling
Risk Management
Travel Coordination
Executive Support
Personnel assistant
Office Manager
Supply officer
Budgeting
Administrative Assistant
Human Resources
Hiring
LANGUAGE
English - Advanced (C1)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French - Elementary (A2)
Elementary (A2)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please consider my experiences International .I have been in the business world for almost 20 years and 10 year of that is working with Multinational companies
I am an American citizen born abroad . My mother tongue is both English and Turkish.
Please do not hesitate to ask for more information.
Timeline
Administrative Executive
U4 Marine& Interior Design
12.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant to the Chairman and CEO
SPI International
01.2020 - 07.2022
Executive Assistant to Chief Merchandising Officer
Beymen- Luxury Retail
12.2017 - 01.2020
Executive Assistant to the Managing Director / Office Manager
TE Connectivity
08.2015 - 11.2017
Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer
Senior Interior Design Consultant & Owner at Divas N’ Design Interior Design GroupSenior Interior Design Consultant & Owner at Divas N’ Design Interior Design Group