OZLEM GULSEN

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Austin, Texas

EDUCATION

Anadolu University - Bachelor’s Degree; Business Operations August 2003 – May 2007 Marmara University - Associate’s Degree; Foreign Trade August 2001 - May 2002 EXPERIENCE

HT Media Marketing - Sales & Marketing Executive July 2022 - September 2023

● Proficiently directed and supervised a results-driven sales and marketing team in the digital marketing sector over a one-year tenure

● Managed and nurtured essential client connections, guaranteeing the fulfillment of their unique digital marketing requirements and consistently upholding high client satisfaction Jumbo - International Sales Manager; Istanbul, Turkey July 2020 - December 31, 2022

● Managed a team of four individuals in daily operations while effectively overseeing the corresponding budget in alignment with established objectives

● Led a global sales expansion through customer/investor acquisition and international market penetration to boost product sales worldwide

● Assessed market trends and regional dynamics, and formulated actionable plans and strategies for target markets Karaca A.S - Export Sales Manager; Istanbul, Turkey September 2017 - June 2020

● Led initiatives to boost and optimize product sales in target regions (Middle East and North Africa) by identifying new customer and investor opportunities and ensuring the international market presence of our products

● Successfully managed sales, import, and operations department responsibilities for one year, resulting in a substantial 40% cost reduction; expanded the customer portfolio by acquiring clients in six different countries

● Established and operated six new stores within a year while securing investors from four different countries Karaca A.S - Import/Export Operations Manager; Istanbul, Turkey January 2016 - September 2017

● Managed and supervised import/export operations, ensuring strict adherence to all applicable legislation, customs agreements, and established organizational standards

● Organized close monitoring of activities until warehouse delivery and resolved any occurring problems, while driving efforts to increase the overall efficiency of import/export operations and formulating action plans to reduce costs Kat Mekatronik Urunleri A.S. - Customs Operations Manager; Istanbul, Turkey April 2010 - December 2015

● Accomplished a 30% reduction in overall delivery costs, resulting in annual savings of €300,000

● Successfully executed regulatory reporting, oversaw 3,000 annual import/export files, and efficiently managed budgets aligned with customs goals

● Managed warehouse operations in Germany and the UK, sourced new land transportation and warehouse suppliers, and monitored supplier performance, taking corrective actions as needed Barsan Global Logistics - Foreign Trade Operations Manager; Kocaeli, Turkey December 2004 - April 2010

● Managed key accounts like Bosch Rexroth, Toyota Otomotiv, and P&G as a recent graduate, achieving significant results within the organization

● Supported logistics operations, coordinated activities from order to warehouse delivery, and managed customer relations

(Toyota, Subaru, P&G, etc.) effectively

● Managed day-to-day foreign trade operations, ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation, customs agreements, and organizational standards; effectively led a team of 7 Certificates

● Emotional Intelligence and Stress Management, IHKIB, 2014

● Effective Communication Training and Teamwork Training, ITU, Prof. Dr. Tanıl Kılınç, 2008

● Investing in People, Baltaş Yönetim, Eğitim ve Danışmanlık, 2005 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Eligibility: Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions

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