Hi, I’m
SERDAR ISIK
VICE PRESIDENT (BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT)
ISTANBUL,Turkey
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Summary
Performance-driven Vice President with 30 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.
Overview
31
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
4
Languages
Work History
EMTA ENERGYIstanbul
General Manager
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability
ENPRODE Engineering & ConstructionIstanbul, Turkey
Vice President Of Business
04.2018 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity
- Led development of strategic marketing plans to raise awareness and drive sales growth
- Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect
- Monitored industry trends, keeping current on latest changes and competition in industry
- Used market insights to capitalize on key business opportunities for new advantageous partnerships
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations
BETA EngineeringIstanbul
Executive Deputy General Manager
05.2013 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones, and tailor products to individual markets
- Maximized profits through effective cost control, staff scheduling, inventory management and ordering
- Improved productivity while reducing staffing and operational costs by 20%
- Created motivated and positive environment to inspire employees and make customers feel welcome
- Carried out merchandising programs to meet schedules and standards of excellence
- Handled complex project management concerns productively and with little oversight
- Enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain competitive edge across territories
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations
SCHNEIDER ELECTRICIstanbul, Turkey / France
Project Manager
09.2004 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects
- Managed projects from procurement to commission
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
BETA TEK CONSTRUCTION INCIstanbul, Moscow
Electrical Group Manager
09.1995 - 09.2002
Job overview
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities
- Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications
- Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments
- Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities
- Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
BIN LADEN CONSTRUCTIONJeddah / Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Chief Electrical Engineer
06.1992 - 11.1994
Job overview
- Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes
- Proposed electrical product and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems
- Administered both energized and de-energized testing on multi-design change packages
- Calibrated and repaired existing systems to maintain functionality
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions
- Estimated project costs and resource allocation to forecast budget requirements and monitor adherence
- Reduced electrical construction hazards with upgraded safety policies and stringent enforcement
- Inspected and performed validation testing for designed systems and third-party installations
- Leveraged mastery of AutoCAD Electrical Toolset to develop and document electrical schematics
- Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy
- Developed engineering documentation detailing system requirements and diagnostic procedures
- Supervised construction and pre-commissioning of electrical rooms and substations
- Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications
Education
Queens University of CharlotteCharlotte / USA
Executive MBA, Master of Business Administration from Global Business
Management
09.2019 - 05.2022
Yildiz Technical University
Bachelor's degree from Electrical Engineering
01.1987 - 04.1991
HAYDARPAŞA TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
Effective leader
Verbal and written communication
Business Development
Relationship building
Exceptional interpersonal communication
Coaching and mentoring
Operations management
Client account management
Performance improvement
Consistently meet goals
Deadline-oriented
Efficient multi-tasker
Availability
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Timeline
General Manager
EMTA ENERGY
07.2022 - Current
Queens University of Charlotte
Executive MBA, Master of Business Administration from Global Business
Management
09.2019 - 05.2022
Vice President Of Business
ENPRODE Engineering & Construction
04.2018 - 06.2020
Executive Deputy General Manager
BETA Engineering
05.2013 - 04.2018
Project Manager
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
09.2004 - 05.2013
Electrical Group Manager
BETA TEK CONSTRUCTION INC
09.1995 - 09.2002
Chief Electrical Engineer
BIN LADEN CONSTRUCTION
06.1992 - 11.1994
Yildiz Technical University
Bachelor's degree from Electrical Engineering
01.1987 - 04.1991