SULE ILGEN
Import Export Specialist
Istanbul,34
Summary
- Dear Sir/Madam, ıt is a nice oppotunity to introduce myself. Having over 10 years of combined experience in international trade, sales and marketing, I have developed a diverse and versatile skill set that enables me to thrive in different industries and markets. At last company in textile sector, I managed international sales operations, contracts, payment terms, delivery terms, banking operations, custom regulations, shipment and logistics, expanding its customer base and revenue. As a foreign trade specialist at EXSA UK -London based trade company of Sabancı Holding- in London, I was responsible for sourcing and shipment of textile products and raw materials of Groups’ subsidiaries and reporting to the top management. Before I moved to London, I worked for Eleks Foreign Trade Co. -the export division of Elginkan Holding- for over 3 years as the export and marketing specialist of the company. I was responsible for sales of the Groups' products, custom regulations, incoterms, managing and coordinating marketing promotional activity and organizing the international exhibitions. After giving birth to my son, we moved to Bodrum with my family and raised him there. In Bodrum, I worked for KW estate agent for almost 2 years and since 2015, I have been volunteering and active member at AKUT Search and Rescue Organisation. In October, we moved back to Istanbul and are living at the Asian side. I have MBA degree in Marketing from LSBA-London School of Business Administration, UK and BSc in Engineering from METU-Middle East Technical University. I believe I could combine my proven import and export experience in international trade with my engineering background to make a real contribution to your company. I am a detail oriented and reliable person with strong influential and analytical skills. I am sure I could be a helpful addition to your team. My Curriculum Vieta is attached. I am looking forward to hearing from you. OBJECTIVES To work at a challenging environment where I can combine my engineering background with my import and export experience in international trade. PROFILE & SKILLS
- MBA on Marketing and BSc in Engineering
- Proven sales & marketing abilities
- Experience in import/export operations -payment & delivery terms, custom clearance etc
- Managing key import/export projects from start to finish
- Fluency in English, both written & spoken
- Strong influential and good communication skills. Able to work well with people even in stressful situations
- Enthusiastic, hard working with strong analytical thinking & problem-solving skills
- Detail oriented and reliable person
- Experience in living abroad (4 years in London, UK) and working with multi-cultural environments
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Import and Finance Specialist
Ozakteks Textile Tic. Ltd
Istanbul
03.2006 - 06.2013
- I was responsible for financial operations of the company (loans, payments, transactions etc), all imports from Far East countries and European countries i.e
- Tracking L/C documents from opening to closing, coordinating relations between banks, logistics and custom clearance companies, purchases of raw material for company’s own use, machine and related spare parts purchases for company's dyeing and finishing factory
Import and Sales Manager
Mediteks Textile
Istanbul
07.2004 - 03.2006
- I was responsible for imports and sales of textile raw material from Far East Countries, setting up the price and sales policies and implementing them, increasing the sales turnover of the company by gaining new clients as well as following up the existing ones, all other managerial operations
Import and Export Specialist
Sabanci Group - Exsa UK ltd
05.2001 - 06.2004
- Responsible for raw material sourcing and handling for the Sabanci Groups' companies in Turkey including Brisa, Marsa, Teknosa etc., purchases of textile raw material from Far East countries and exports to the Bossa or other third party yarn/fabric manufacturers in Turkey, tracking all logistic services; shipments & documents from start to finish, securing payments i.e
- Letter of Credits, Bill of Exchange and reporting to the top management
Export and Marketing Specialist
Elginkan Holding, Eleks, Trade
Istanbul
07.1997 - 11.2000
- Www.eleks.com
- Responsible for sales and marketing of the Groups' products (ECA fittings, SEREL sanitary wares etc.) all over the world, gaining new clients and new markets to increase the customer portfolio, completing international market research projects, reporting market research results for strategic sales planning, organising and participating in international exhibitions and managing and coordinating marketing/promotional activity
Environmental Engineer
Turkish Petroleum Corporation
Ankara
06.1994 - 07.1997
- TPAO www.tpao
- Responsible for prevention, minimization and elimination of pollution arising from exploration and production activities and monitoring environmental activities at the production fields.
Education
Executive MBA - Marketing
LSBA (London School of Business Administration
01.2002 - 01.2003
Petroleum and Natural Gas Dept - undefined
Middle East Technical University
01.1995 - 01.1997
BSc. - Env. Engineering - Environmental Engineering Dept
METU
01.1989 - 01.1994
Additional Information
- Driving license : B class
Timeline
Import and Finance Specialist
Ozakteks Textile Tic. Ltd
03.2006 - 06.2013
Import and Sales Manager
Mediteks Textile
07.2004 - 03.2006
Executive MBA - Marketing
LSBA (London School of Business Administration
01.2002 - 01.2003
Import and Export Specialist
Sabanci Group - Exsa UK ltd
05.2001 - 06.2004
Export and Marketing Specialist
Elginkan Holding, Eleks, Trade
07.1997 - 11.2000
Petroleum and Natural Gas Dept - undefined
Middle East Technical University
01.1995 - 01.1997
Environmental Engineer
Turkish Petroleum Corporation
06.1994 - 07.1997
BSc. - Env. Engineering - Environmental Engineering Dept
METU
01.1989 - 01.1994