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YIGIT KAAN SUNAR

YIGIT KAAN SUNAR

Corporate Affairs Professional
Birmingham

Summary

Corporate Affairs and Government Relations Professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Media and Communication Systems from Istanbul Bilgi University. I completed my master's degree in Marketing with Concentration in Digital Marketing at UCLA. My academic focus was on communication and affair management, and I have gained expertise in advertising, media, and digital marketing management. My objective is to create effective corporate communication strategies that maximize value for both the organization and its stakeholders. Also I have experience in product marketing. My marketing education enabled me to master product presentation, customer affairs, processes and procedures in this cases. I am committed to collaborating with cross-functional teams and fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders, including government entities, to promote sustainable business practices and enhance the corporate reputation and projects.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Corporate Affairs Professional

Cargill Food Solutions META
Istanbul, Istanbul
12.2022 - Current

Responsible for several key areas focused on external and internal communication:

  • Coordinating internal announcement screens.
  • Monitoring operations across four regional plants.
  • Conducting periodic meetings with all departments for updates.

Department budget management and tracking:

  • Annual budget allocation is monitored in collaboration with the FP&A team, with monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports presented to management.
  • Spending categories are reviewed regularly, and the budget for the upcoming fiscal year is prepared by considering inflation and external factors.

Periodic and annual reporting in internal and external communication:

  • Regularly reporting all events, projects, and developments in which we engage as a company to global team leaders at set intervals.

Responsible for and assisting with local and international communications:

  • This reporting includes presenting the results of national and local media buys conducted on significant dates, utilizing infographics, numbers, and visuals in communication meetings with local and global teams.

Assist in all aspects of corporate communication, including traditional and digital media engagement, executive visibility, issue management, as well as driving the internal communication agenda.

Agency management: PR, GR, creative, media buying, and organizational agencies.

  • Support government relations and assist with communication strategies and executions for Cargill.
  • Request letters for meetings with ministries and relevant authorities.

Managing retail activities in food and nutrition service excellence strategies to enhance customer experience at all touchpoints in coordination with marketing teams.

Assisting with public and sustainability research:

KONDA Sustainability Research in Turkey

https://www.cargill.com.tr/en/2023/sustainability-awareness-survey?language=en

Assist and sustain effective CSR plans:

1000 Farmers Prosperity Program:

https://www.1000ciftci1000bereket.com/en

  • Coordinate presentations and workshop plans, ensuring smooth organization for stakeholder engagement.
  • Oversee Turkish and English website texts, produce annual infographics, and manage the writing of bulletins.
  • Organize farmer training sessions with a third-party consulting firm.

Leading the management process for the Turkey - Cargill 2024 Economic Impact Report.

Marketing Communications Specialist

Reaction Company
Istanbul, Istanbul
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Developing digital marketing strategies
  • Social media management and moderation
  • Took an active role in corporate identity renewal works
  • Monthly reports and social media analysis of the brands
  • Presentations made according to the wishes and strategies of the brands

Brands:

  • Urocast
  • Turkish Society of Cardiology
  • MPlus
  • Aegon Insurance
  • GI Group
  • Sinpaş YTS

Marketing Specialist

Tvns Türkiye - Nervovita Medical Technologies
Istanbul, Istanbul
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assisted with the digital campaign management, digital media planning and buying
  • Product Marketing
  • Using Social Media Tools Professionally: Radaar, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Wix, Adobe Design, Google Analytics
  • Shooting and Editing for Youtube videos for product
  • Content producing and translation for website, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
  • Local and foreign language mailing for product sales, meeting and customer informing

Social Media Management and Project Management

Digital Media and Child
Istanbul, Istanbul
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • The mission of the project and the world of digital media on children's relationships in different academic disciplines featured basic discussions in Turkish parents, educators and submit it to the agenda of all relevant stakeholders
  • The main idea of the Digital Media and Kids project is to make recommendations to parents and educators so that children do not prohibit the use of digital media but are directed to the right content
  • Https://dijitalmedyavecocuk.bilgi.edu.tr/2019/04/19/dijital-ortamda-is4smara-yeni-onlemyapay-zeka/

Corporate Affairs Department- Intern

VAKIFBANK HEAD OFFICE
Istanbul, Istanbul
07.2018 - 08.2018
  • Assisted with the digital campaign management, digital media planning and buying
  • Attended U&A focus group workshops, websites content management process meetings
  • Attended global meetings about using LinkedIn and Facebook
  • Teamwork and cooperation for the commercial film with BKM Kitchen
  • Teamwork in the production of mobile application and campaign images and content with the IT department
  • My own presentation for the Stieve Awards 2018 ceremony nomination and won Year of the Communication Award

Education

Master of Commerce - Concentration in Digital Marketing

UCLA
California, Los Angeles
09.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor's Degree - Media And Communicaton Systems

Bilgi University
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2015 - 07.2019

Digital Marketing Principles -

Google
Los Angeles
06.2019 - 07.2019

Skills

  • Exceptional communication and networking skills

  • Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities

  • Capacity to work independently and take initiative

  • Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines

  • Effective multitasking skills Work comfortably in internal communication processes, during crises, and in unexpected external situations

  • Ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently

  • Commitment to delivering quality results

  • Creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities

  • Proficient in translating data into business opportunities

  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs

  • Familiarity with iOS operating system

  • Experience with SAP software

Test Scores

TOEFL: 106

IELTS: 6.5

ITEP: 4.6

References

  • Demokan Konyalıgil, Cargill Government Relations and Communications Senior Director, demokan_konyaligil@cargill.com


  • Arzu Orsel, Tiryaki Agro Global Corporate Communication Director, aorsel@gmail.com


Timeline

Corporate Affairs Professional

Cargill Food Solutions META
12.2022 - Current

Marketing Communications Specialist

Reaction Company
07.2022 - 09.2022

Marketing Specialist

Tvns Türkiye - Nervovita Medical Technologies
03.2022 - 06.2022

Master of Commerce - Concentration in Digital Marketing

UCLA
09.2019 - 01.2021

Digital Marketing Principles -

Google
06.2019 - 07.2019

Social Media Management and Project Management

Digital Media and Child
09.2018 - 06.2019

Corporate Affairs Department- Intern

VAKIFBANK HEAD OFFICE
07.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor's Degree - Media And Communicaton Systems

Bilgi University
09.2015 - 07.2019
YIGIT KAAN SUNARCorporate Affairs Professional