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TURHAN ARUN

TURHAN ARUN

Technical & InHouse Design Director
Istanbul

Summary

Dynamic and innovative professional dedicated to propelling the company into the future through the development and implementation of cutting-edge ideas across various design and trade sectors. Expertise in fostering creativity and collaboration, driving projects that enhance brand identity and market presence. Proven track record of transforming concepts into actionable strategies that deliver measurable results. Committed to continuous improvement and staying ahead of industry trends to ensure sustained growth and success.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
11
11
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Technical & InHouse Design Department Director

Hannover Fairs Turkey
08.2008 - Current

Managing and assisting the development of the OBS system

  • Contacting exhibitors regarding missing data and problems
  • Collecting data from exhibitors
  • Collecting and confirming the compatibility of the exhibitor stand designs with the rules and regulations.
  • Preparing general and technical exhibitor manuals
  • Performing market research and collecting offers from technical contractors such as logistics, rental furniture, graphics, waste management, entrance systems, technical hosts and hostesses.
  • Preparing the technical floor plan
  • Interacting with the fair ground management regarding on site issues such as supplying energy, water, compressed air, phone, adsl.
  • Ushering exhibitors
  • Collecting and processing new orders on site
  • Supervising the construction and teardown of the fairground
  • Taking over the fairground from fair management
  • Assisting the coordination of technical and architectural work in the office.
  • Providing exhibitors of the fairs organized by Hannover Fairs Turkey or its partners with custom made creative stands.
  • Provide exhibitors of all the fairs organized in or out of Turkey with custom made creative stands regardless of the organizer.
  • Designing, producing and building International Pavilions at National Organizations of HMI Istanbul or its partners.
  • Designing, producing and building National Pavilions at International Organizations of HMI Istanbul or its partners.
  • Designing, producing and building stand packages at International Organizations of HMI Istanbul or its partners.
  • Determination of contractors (Stands, Furniture, All construction related)
  • Offering exhibitors rental stand fittings, taking orders and providing these fittings.
  • To provide consultancy services for technical department.
  • Supervision and administration of the related activities of the corporate relations and marketing department before it is presented to or approved by the General Manager.
  • To assemble and administer the necessary crew to perform these activities.
  • To pursue the new opportunities to improve the department’s services and profit.
  • To keep in contact with other departments of the company and the partners in order to pursue the new opportunities to improve the department’s services and profit. To attend the meetings as necessary.
  • To prepare the budget projection for the department’s activities.
  • To interview the candidates applying for the department.

General Coordinator

Sothis Architectural Services
01.2002 - 07.2008
  • Coordinating the information flow between the departments, developing and providing strategical plans and making decisions. Carrying out the design, proposal, contract and application stages.

General Coordinator

Sedef Fair Services
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Coordinating the information flow between the departments. Carrying out the design, proposal, contract and application stages.

Application Developer

Superonline / IncubaTR / Klikfilm project
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Developing the application and design of Klikfilm web site to introduce the “Streaming Media” concept to Turkey using new technological improvements.

Design Manager

Sedef Fair Services
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Carrying out the design, proposal, contract and application stages.

Design Manager

Arsan Publishing Services Co.
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Carrying out the design, proposal, contract and application stages.

İstanbul Liasion Office Manager

Arsan Travel Center
01.1996 - 01.1997
  • Directing the İstanbul liasion office

Trade Fair Sales

Arsan Fair Organization Co.
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • Performing the sales for company’s national and international trade shows.

Education

Masters - Graphic Design

Halic University
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2011

Masters - Architecture in an IT Environment

Yıldız Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2008

Masters - International Trade

İstanbul Trade University
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2006

Masters - Business Administration

University of Gaziantep
Gaziantep, Turkey
01.2005

Masters - Architecture in an IT Environment

Yıldız Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2004

Bachelor's Degree - Industrial Design

İstanbul Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2001

High School -

Tarsus American College
Tarsus, Turkey
01.1996

Skills

Expertise in 3D modeling applications

Certification

May 2001 Brainbench Written English and Reading Comprehension Certificate

Affiliations

Tarsus American College Graduates’ Club, Industrial Design Graduates’ Club, İstanbul Technical University Graduates’ Club, Gaziantep Club in Istanbul, Caddebostan Lions Club Founder Member

PERSONAL DETAILS

  • Place of Birth: Gaziantep
  • Date of Birth: 1978-07-19
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Turkish Republic ID No: 18964127862
  • Drivers’ License: Class B (1996) – International Drivers’ License (2005)
  • Military Service: Performed / 2008-05-30

Timeline

Technical & InHouse Design Department Director

Hannover Fairs Turkey
08.2008 - Current

General Coordinator

Sothis Architectural Services
01.2002 - 07.2008

General Coordinator

Sedef Fair Services
01.2001 - 01.2002

Application Developer

Superonline / IncubaTR / Klikfilm project
01.2000 - 01.2001

Design Manager

Sedef Fair Services
01.1999 - 01.2000

Design Manager

Arsan Publishing Services Co.
01.1997 - 01.1999

İstanbul Liasion Office Manager

Arsan Travel Center
01.1996 - 01.1997

Trade Fair Sales

Arsan Fair Organization Co.
01.1994 - 01.1996

Masters - Graphic Design

Halic University

Masters - Architecture in an IT Environment

Yıldız Technical University

Masters - International Trade

İstanbul Trade University

Masters - Business Administration

University of Gaziantep

Masters - Architecture in an IT Environment

Yıldız Technical University

Bachelor's Degree - Industrial Design

İstanbul Technical University

High School -

Tarsus American College
TURHAN ARUNTechnical & InHouse Design Director