Maral KUTLAR
Team Leader
Istanbul
Summary
Organized Team Leader with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker, and consensus builder.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Team Leader- Cherryfield (7yr)
Cherryfield Limited
10.2015 - 08.2023
- After a short career break, returned to Cherryfield.
- Managed all kids departments in River Island starting from newborn to teen and increased buys significantly.
- Managed CP closely together with my team, factory and customer for both development and production sides.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Effectively managed open-to-buy budgets to maintain optimal stock levels while avoiding overstocks or shortages in key categories.
- Started the first Men's shirt line successfully and added another line to the business.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
Senior Merchandiser - Cherryfield (2yr)
Cherryfield Limited
02.2013 - 02.2015
- Started in River Island Men’s to follow up all business developments - sample stages- costing stages and also planned the budget in yearly basis.
- Visited UK many times and worked together with the customer when developing the designs
- Collaborated with marketing team and the design team based in London on promotional strategies, boosting brand visibility and increasing orders on a regular basis.
- Identified new product opportunities by conducting market research and trend analysis, expanding the brand''s offerings.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to negotiate better pricing, improving profitability for the company.
- Strong in both jersey and woven.
- Planned capacity closely with the factories and arranged samples and orders accordingly
- Followed production together with the production team and supported where needed.
Senior Merchandiser George TR (GAAT) (5 yrs 3 mos)
George TR (GAAT)
11.2007 - 01.2013
- Played a pivotal role as a Senior Merchandiser in all Ladies Jersey Departments.
- Mentored junior merchandisers to develop their skills and enhance team performance overall.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to negotiate better pricing, improving profitability for the company.
- Been in Sri Lanka for 6 months (January 2011- July 2011) trained Sri Lankan colleagues about the WOW and helped them to built a strong team.
- Closely worked with the design team and investigated current trends and innovative techniques to create unique displays.
Merchandiser NEXT (2 yrs 6mos)
NEXT
05.2005 - 11.2007
- Specialized in tailoring and managed all production line in Romania.
- Planned trims / fabrics etc together with the factories and
- Worked on capacities and managed all production process.
Merchandiser VENUS GIYIM (5 yrs)
VENUS GIYIM
01.2000 - 12.2004
- Worked as a merchandiser in Zara / Bershka (Inditex) George (Asda stores - UK)
- Built my strong production knowledge here.
- Learned about planning and also costing at supplier’s side.
- Specialized in fabric qualities / trims and cost effective details.
Education
Junior College - Public Relations
Academy Istanbul
Istanbul 05.1999 - 05.2001
High School Diploma -
Private Sahakyan Nunyan Armenian School
Istanbul / Turkey 05.1990 - 05.1999
Skills
English – Advanced in Writing / Speaking
Product and Project Management
Leadership
Client Service
Problem-Solving
Analytical Thinking
Account Management
Goal Setting
Team motivation
MS Office
Macro
Birth
03/30/81
References
Will be given if needed.
Timeline
Team Leader- Cherryfield (7yr)
Cherryfield Limited
10.2015 - 08.2023
Senior Merchandiser - Cherryfield (2yr)
Cherryfield Limited
02.2013 - 02.2015
Senior Merchandiser George TR (GAAT) (5 yrs 3 mos)
George TR (GAAT)
11.2007 - 01.2013
Merchandiser NEXT (2 yrs 6mos)
NEXT
05.2005 - 11.2007
Merchandiser VENUS GIYIM (5 yrs)
VENUS GIYIM
01.2000 - 12.2004
Junior College - Public Relations
Academy Istanbul
05.1999 - 05.2001
High School Diploma -
Private Sahakyan Nunyan Armenian School
05.1990 - 05.1999