PX5, Sortimo and Ikea CAD
SERKAN ETESAN
Manager, Consultant
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Dorser Automotive AS, adept at strategic planning and relationship building. Successfully streamlined operations, enhancing efficiency and profitability. Skilled in proposal writing and cost calculating, I leverage data-driven insights to drive impactful decisions and foster long-term partnerships. Fluent in English and German.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
General Manager, Business Development
Karavanas Caravan
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Analyzed, troubleshot and diagnosed problems and provided prompt repair and solutions.
General Manager
Dorser Engineering AS
01.2018 - Current
- Representative of Sortimo Germany in Turkey
- Creating project designs on PX5 CAD program
- Import and export processes of Sortimo products and vehicles
Consultant Project Manager
Irmex
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Reduced costs without compromising quality by identifying and eliminating unnecessary expenses throughout project lifecycles.
- Purchase of construction goods for the project, including quality control.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for efficient communication between logistics, finance, and construction departments.
Managing Partner
Radacini Carosserie
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Optimized resource allocation, reducing operational costs while maintaining service quality standards.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Improved tender response rates by tailoring proposals to client needs and requirements.
Consultant
Kolin Construction
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed Ministry of Health relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Purchase and service cost control on behalf of Kolin AS.
- Data analysis of ambulance production process
Senior Managing Partner
Dorser Automotive AS
10.2003 - 04.2018
- Utilized data-driven insights to make informed decisions that positively impacted the bottom line.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and implementing process changes.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed production reports to spot and correct issues early.
- Negotiated with vendors to procure best prices and quickest service for equipment and supplies.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships and ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Maintained accurate records of all tender activities, ensuring easy reference and analysis for future bid opportunities.
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems.
Education
Master of Science - MsC, Finance And Investment
04.2001 -
- Professional Development Studies: Project Management, 2003
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
04.2001 -
Skills
Business networking
Sales strategy development
Proposal writing
Cost Calculating
Decision-making
Contract review
FLUENT IN English, German (B2), Romanian (A2)
Strategic planning
Relationship building
Project management
Additional Information
- Tender: 20 years of experience (Cost calculation, Bidding, Dossier Preparation, Legal Issues, Delivery) in tenders especially Ministry of Health, Military, European Committee, United Nations.
- Office of Government Supply: Experience on Purchase contracts of DMO.
- Medical Device Expertise: Creating integration of Emergency products used in ambulance and ambulance manufacturing, creating items special needs of customers, first aid bags, resuscitation bags, emergency bags.
- Electrical Engineering on vehicle body building, especially ambulance, Laboratory vehicles, Broadcast vehicles, etc.
- Production in mechanical parts of vehicle parts in GRP, ABS plastic, steel. Establishing each department for small serial production, such as ambulance interior panels, M1 seats, Stretcher platforms, etc.
- Air Bag Suspension System: Adaptation of system on vehicle, programming ECU, after sales management
- 4x4 conversion: Worked and educated on conversion of Italian and french cars with Dangel France
- Armed vehicle and ambulance production, experience in Centigon Germany
- Production and after sales of caravan vehicles in means of trailer and integrated motorhomes. Collaboration with LMC, Erwin Hymer Group company brand, has been established to make production and sales in Turkey.
- Hydraulic systems applications on vehicles such as leveling foots, masts, lids, etc.
- Engineering on Type Approval, Crash tests, EN1789 directives.
- Worked and created projects on TUBITAK and KOSGEB incitements.
Software
IFS, ERP Program
Certification
Ecommerce
Timeline
General Manager, Business Development - Karavanas Caravan
01.2022 - Current
Consultant Project Manager - Irmex
01.2021 - 06.2022
Managing Partner - Radacini Carosserie
01.2020 - 04.2022
Consultant - Kolin Construction
01.2019 - 01.2020
General Manager - Dorser Engineering AS
01.2018 - Current
Senior Managing Partner - Dorser Automotive AS
10.2003 - 04.2018
Middlesex University - Master of Science, MsC, Finance And Investment
04.2001 -
Yıldız Technical University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
04.2001 -