Business Development & International Relations Professional

CEM FETULLAH GUNDOGAN

New Jersey / New York Metropolitan Area

+1-312-***-**** *****.******@*****.***

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cem-fetullah-gundogan-0618a9247 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Business Development and International Relations professional with 10+ years of experience in trade fairs, corporate communications, B2B networking, sales operations, and international business development. Proven track record in managing strategic partnerships, organizing large-scale events, and driving business growth across international markets. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with multilingual capabilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Business Development Manager – ILPEN Promotional Products Chicago, IL Jul 2024 – Present

• Manage international client relationships and B2B sales operations.

• Coordinate promotional product sourcing and customer communications.

• Support U.S. market expansion and partnership development. Founder & International Trade Consultant – Sherpa Event Aug 2022 – Jul 2024

• Founded and managed an international trade fairs and consultancy company.

• Organized B2B networking opportunities between global companies.

• Provided strategic consulting for exhibition participation and market entry. Director of Corporate Relations & Communication – MÜSİAD Jul 2012 – Aug 2022

• Managed corporate partnerships and stakeholder communications.

• Organized business summits, trade meetings, and networking events.

• Developed communication strategies for member engagement. Exhibition Sales Representative – CNR Holding Oct 2011 – Jun 2012

• Managed exhibitor relations and exhibition sales processes.

• Coordinated client communications and event participation activities. EDUCATION

Master’s Degree — Industrial Policies & Technology Management Istanbul Commerce University

Bachelor’s Degree — Business Administration

Karadeniz Technical University

SKILLS

Business Development • B2B Sales • International Trade • Corporate Communications • Trade Show & Event Management • Strategic Partnerships • Client Relationship Management • Marketing & Networking • Microsoft Office Suite • Team Leadership LANGUAGES

Turkish — Native

English — Professional Proficiency

Arabic — Intermediate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Authorized to work in the United States

Open to travel

Strong cross-cultural communication skills

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