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Malika Dzhafri

Sales Specialist
Istanbul
Malika Dzhafri

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in real estate sales, achieving $2.5 million in closed deals in 8 months. Skilled in customer service and negotiation, fostering strong client relationships. Adept at multitasking and organization, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction and repeat business through effective communication and tailored solutions. Multilingual communicator.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
4
Languages

Work History

Freelance

Bank Investments
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

• Managing personal and client investment portfolios.
• Conducting financial analysis and supporting decision-making for long-term investments.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Shops and Stores Project Marketing

Commercial Real Estate Broker
04.2022 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Closed deals for 2.500.000 $ in 8 months.
  • Increased client satisfaction by effectively negotiating favorable lease terms for commercial properties.
  • Successfully closed deals by skillfully navigating negotiations between buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in repeat business from satisfied clients.
  • Specialized in citizenship-by-investment property sales.
  • Built client relations through agencies and conducted property showings.
  • Guided clients through taxation and legal procedures.

Keban Food (Et Yiyelim Steak Restaurant)

Restaurant Hostess
09.2018 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
  • Checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
  • Managed guest reception, seating, and queue organization in a high-traffic restaurant serving up to 1,000 guests per day.
  • Coordinated table turnover and assisted with reservations, while providing direct service to international clients as the only English-speaking staff member.
  • Oversaw support staff, ensured timely order delivery, and maintained high service standards for both new and regular guests.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
  • Resolved guest complaints professionally, taking appropriate action to address issues and improve future experiences.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by supporting coworkers during peak hours or when understaffed.
  • Trained new hostess staff members on company policies, procedures, and best practices ensuring consistency across all shifts.

Marmara Lokum Factory

Executive Assistant to General Director
11.2017 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
  • Assisted the Director in daily operations, including quality control and hygiene compliance at the factory, warehouse temperature monitoring, monthly inventory, invoice management, and oversight of supplier and client payments.
  • Prepared full documentation and presentations for annual ISO quality audits, ensuring compliance with international standards.
  • Developed detailed product descriptions with composition and shelf life.
  • Launched and managed the company’s social media accounts to promote products in Turkey and abroad.
  • Developed detailed product descriptions with composition and shelf life.

Marmara Lokum Shop (Spice Market)

Sales Consultant
02.2017 - 09.2017

Job overview

  • Provided customer service and sales in a high-traffic shop at the Grand Bazaar.
  • Sell a wide variety of traditional Turkish products, including baklava, Turkish delight, spices, teas, saffron, essential oils, and souvenirs.
  • Assisted and advised international tourists from diverse backgrounds, ensuring excellent service and promoting authentic local goods.

Efezade Shop

Sales Consultant
09.2016 - 02.2017

Job overview

  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing personalized consultations and tailored product recommendations.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Assisted and advised tourists on a wide range of products: Turkish delights (lokum, baklava), ceramics, souvenirs, scarves, and other gift items.
  • Presented and offered tastings of traditional sweets to customers.
  • Worked in the café area: took orders, served drinks and sweets, and provided table service.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations of both the shop and café.

Panorama De Luxe Hotel

Receptionist Administrator
06.2015 - 02.2016

Job overview

  • Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
  • Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.
  • Welcomed and assisted guests during check-in and check-out, ensuring a high-quality customer experience.
  • Managed reservations and introduced a booking system to optimize front desk operations.
  • Monitored guest birthdays and sent personalized greetings via email, enhancing customer loyalty.
  • Handled upselling initiatives: sold pool tickets to external visitors, offered room upgrades, and promoted city tours in cooperation with partner travel agencies.
  • Coordinated with restaurant staff by providing daily breakfast headcounts for accurate meal preparation.
  • Oversaw guest payments, tracked outstanding balances, and ensured timely collections.
  • Collaborated with internal hotel departments (restaurant, security, housekeeping, maintenance) to address guest needs and resolve issues.
  • Managed social media presence to promote hotel services and guest engagement.
  • Identified and reported room damages, ensuring timely repairs to maintain guest satisfaction.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.


Education

Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University
Odesa, Ukraine

BBA from Management
04.2001

Skills

Friendly, positive attitude

Timeline

Bank Investments

Freelance
05.2023 - Current

Commercial Real Estate Broker

Shops and Stores Project Marketing
04.2022 - 12.2022

Restaurant Hostess

Keban Food (Et Yiyelim Steak Restaurant)
09.2018 - 04.2022

Executive Assistant to General Director

Marmara Lokum Factory
11.2017 - 05.2018

Sales Consultant

Marmara Lokum Shop (Spice Market)
02.2017 - 09.2017

Sales Consultant

Efezade Shop
09.2016 - 02.2017

Receptionist Administrator

Panorama De Luxe Hotel
06.2015 - 02.2016

Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University

BBA from Management
04.2001
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