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Sinem Kurtural

Museologist/Economist
Izmir,35
Sinem Kurtural

Summary

I am currently working on Marketing Museums, and customer satisfaction at Museums writing of thesis. Specialties: ISO 9001 Masters in Museology MBA, PhD student at Museum Dokuz Eylül University. Punished my book The Importance of Marketing Museums. Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
4
Certifications
3
Languages

Work History

Museum

Freelance Consultant, Development & Business Planning
09.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Delivered impactful training programs that increased employee productivity levels within client organizations consistently.
  • Addressed specific skill gaps within client teams through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in increased efficiency across projects.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of consulting engagements, ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery and client satisfaction levels.
  • Conducted in-depth market research for clients, resulting in actionable insights that drove successful business strategies.

Freelance

Freelance Writer
09.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed a successful blog, consistently publishing fresh content and generating a loyal reader base.
  • Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
  • Researched and wrote news stories, articles and reviews for online publications.
  • Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.

GUZEL IZMIR HOTEL
IZMIR

General Director
07.2008 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • As General Director, I Control Sales and Marketing purchases finances employees
  • I attend fairs
  • Do training abroad
  • Read as much as I can
  • Learn as much as I can.
  • Enhanced internal communication by implementing collaborative tools and holding regular team meetings.
  • Mitigated risk exposure through rigorous compliance programs, diligent monitoring of industry trends, and proactive crisis management planning.
  • Led a diverse workforce by promoting inclusivity, providing opportunities for growth, and recognizing individual achievements.
  • Implemented robust financial controls to ensure accurate reporting and informed decision-making capabilities.
  • Improved employee retention rates with focused professional development initiatives and comprehensive benefits packages.
  • Focused on long-term sustainability by investing in cutting-edge technology solutions that enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Strengthened customer relationships through exceptional service standards, prompt issue resolution, and proactive account management practices.
  • Boosted sales performance through targeted marketing campaigns and innovative product offerings.
  • Drove continuous improvement efforts across all functional areas of the organization by setting clear goals and objectives with measurable results.
  • Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

İzmir

Adjunct Instructor
02.2017 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Entrepreneurship and Family Business Management

Yaşar Üniversitesi
Izmir

Adjunct Instructor
09.2015 - 02.2017

Job overview

  • Strengthened critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.
  • Promoted active learning by encouraging class participation and hands-on experiences during lessons.
  • Mentored struggling students with targeted one-on-one assistance, leading to improved academic performance.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues and administrators, fostering a collaborative educational community.

Pinar Entegre Et ve Un San. A.S.

Finance
08.2007 - 08.2008

Job overview

  • Negotiated rates to set up finance contracts.
  • Handled contracts and maximized finance department revenue.
  • Applied Software and Software to existing finance strategy to support client need and build upon existing digital finance strategy.
  • Supported reporting requirements of accounting and finance teams.
  • Prepared schedules and analyses to support finance function.
  • Reconciled billing discrepancies with regulatory agencies and finance department.
  • Worked with finance department to prepare quarterly and annual schedules.
  • Processed daily financial transactions in support of finance team objectives.
  • Monitored finance operations, product penetration, and lender penetrations to optimize strategies.
  • Worked closely with finance to direct proper management of budgets and cash flow.
  • Used Software to administer, track and troubleshoot finance matters and monitor actualized costs.
  • Maintained consistent electronic files and documentation for corporate actions, supporting finance tracking and long-term budget management.
  • Collaborated with finance department to uncover revenue efficiencies among top clients to maximize opportunities to up-sell products and services.

Veolia Water

Finance
03.2003 - 08.2007

Job overview

Education

Dokuz Eylül University
İzmir

Doctor Of Philosophy from Museum Studies
02.2019 - Current

University Overview

Dokuz Eylul University

Master's degree from Museology/Museum Studies
01.2017 - 1 2019

University Overview

EgeNiversitesi

Master's degree from MBA
01.2000 - 1 2001

University Overview

Tennessee Tech University - College of Business

B.S. from Economics
01.1995 - 1 1999

University Overview

Skills

Englishundefined

Certification

QUALITY AMBASSADOR

Honors Awards

Honors Awards
  • PARİS 2016 PLATINUM QUALITY AWARD
  • The World Business Assembly Conference of Leaders and Socrates Award

Publications

Publications

The Importance of Museum Marketing

Interests

Horse riding, sailing,surfing

Timeline

Dokuz Eylül University
Doctor Of Philosophy from Museum Studies
02.2019 - Current
Freelance Consultant, Development & Business Planning
Museum
09.2017 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
02.2017 - 05.2018
Dokuz Eylul University
Master's degree from Museology/Museum Studies
01.2017 - 1 2019
Freelance Writer
Freelance
09.2015 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Yaşar Üniversitesi
09.2015 - 02.2017
General Director
GUZEL IZMIR HOTEL
07.2008 - 03.2019
Finance
Pinar Entegre Et ve Un San. A.S.
08.2007 - 08.2008
Finance
Veolia Water
03.2003 - 08.2007
EgeNiversitesi
Master's degree from MBA
01.2000 - 1 2001
Tennessee Tech University - College of Business
B.S. from Economics
01.1995 - 1 1999
Sinem Kurtural Museologist/Economist