Baris Cakmakci
General Manager at L'APPART PR- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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German Professional working proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Greek Elementary proficiency
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Selin KIR
I have had the pleasure of knowing Baris for nearly 15 years. During this time, we have collaborated on multiple projects together. I can confidently say that he is an outstanding professional with impeccable work ethic and exceptional communication skills. Baris's acute attention to detail and innovative approach to problem-solving for brands and companies is truly impressive. Not only does he possess great managerial skills, but he is also an invaluable team member. His expertise in the fields of fashion and digital projects has consistently been a source of inspiration for me. It is without a doubt that Baris's contributions to any project will be of immense value.
NEJLA BURNAZOGLU TURNER
I had the privilege of working with Barış Çakmakçı during his tenure as General Manager at L'APPART PR. As the head of operations, Barış's contributions were invaluable in increasing departmental profits and efficiency. His ability to oversee the company's overall operations, manage budgets, and hire staff to ensure productivity was a testament to his strong leadership skills. Barış's experience in developing brand strategies for luxury, lifestyle, cosmetic, and FMCG products made him an exceptional asset to the team. His expertise was evident in his ability to attract more customers through effective marketing strategies. Barış's strategic vision, attention to detail, and passion for developing authentic projects and fostering collaboration make him an excellent leader. I highly recommend Barış for any leadership roles in operations, branding, or digital communication.
Selin KIR
I have had the pleasure of knowing Baris for nearly 15 years. During this time, we have collaborated on multiple projects together. I can confidently say that he is an outstanding professional with impeccable work ethic and exceptional communication skills. Baris's acute attention to detail and innovative approach to problem-solving for brands and companies is truly impressive. Not only does he possess great managerial skills, but he is also an invaluable team member. His expertise in the fields of fashion and digital projects has consistently been a source of inspiration for me. It is without a doubt that Baris's contributions to any project will be of immense value.
NEJLA BURNAZOGLU TURNER
I had the privilege of working with Barış Çakmakçı during his tenure as General Manager at L'APPART PR. As the head of operations, Barış's contributions were invaluable in increasing departmental profits and efficiency. His ability to oversee the company's overall operations, manage budgets, and hire staff to ensure productivity was a testament to his strong leadership skills. Barış's experience in developing brand strategies for luxury, lifestyle, cosmetic, and FMCG products made him an exceptional asset to the team. His expertise was evident in his ability to attract more customers through effective marketing strategies. Barış's strategic vision, attention to detail, and passion for developing authentic projects and fostering collaboration make him an excellent leader. I highly recommend Barış for any leadership roles in operations, branding, or digital communication.
Selin KIR
I have had the pleasure of knowing Baris for nearly 15 years. During this time, we have collaborated on multiple projects together. I can confidently say that he is an outstanding professional with impeccable work ethic and exceptional communication skills. Baris's acute attention to detail and innovative approach to problem-solving for brands and companies is truly impressive. Not only does he possess great managerial skills, but he is also an invaluable team member. His expertise in the fields of fashion and digital projects has consistently been a source of inspiration for me. It is without a doubt that Baris's contributions to any project will be of immense value.
NEJLA BURNAZOGLU TURNER
I had the privilege of working with Barış Çakmakçı during his tenure as General Manager at L'APPART PR. As the head of operations, Barış's contributions were invaluable in increasing departmental profits and efficiency. His ability to oversee the company's overall operations, manage budgets, and hire staff to ensure productivity was a testament to his strong leadership skills. Barış's experience in developing brand strategies for luxury, lifestyle, cosmetic, and FMCG products made him an exceptional asset to the team. His expertise was evident in his ability to attract more customers through effective marketing strategies. Barış's strategic vision, attention to detail, and passion for developing authentic projects and fostering collaboration make him an excellent leader. I highly recommend Barış for any leadership roles in operations, branding, or digital communication.
Selin KIR
I have had the pleasure of knowing Baris for nearly 15 years. During this time, we have collaborated on multiple projects together. I can confidently say that he is an outstanding professional with impeccable work ethic and exceptional communication skills. Baris's acute attention to detail and innovative approach to problem-solving for brands and companies is truly impressive. Not only does he possess great managerial skills, but he is also an invaluable team member. His expertise in the fields of fashion and digital projects has consistently been a source of inspiration for me. It is without a doubt that Baris's contributions to any project will be of immense value.
NEJLA BURNAZOGLU TURNER
I had the privilege of working with Barış Çakmakçı during his tenure as General Manager at L'APPART PR. As the head of operations, Barış's contributions were invaluable in increasing departmental profits and efficiency. His ability to oversee the company's overall operations, manage budgets, and hire staff to ensure productivity was a testament to his strong leadership skills. Barış's experience in developing brand strategies for luxury, lifestyle, cosmetic, and FMCG products made him an exceptional asset to the team. His expertise was evident in his ability to attract more customers through effective marketing strategies. Barış's strategic vision, attention to detail, and passion for developing authentic projects and fostering collaboration make him an excellent leader. I highly recommend Barış for any leadership roles in operations, branding, or digital communication.
Experience
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L'APPART PR
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France
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Dec 2021 - Present
As the head of operations, my primary responsibility is to increase departmental profits and efficiency. I oversee the company's overall operations, including hiring staff and managing budgets, to ensure the team is productive and earnings are on the rise. Additionally, I develop brand strategies for luxury, lifestyle, cosmetic, and FMCG products that attract more customers. In addition to these responsibilities, I oversee the day-to-day operations of the brand teams working with Miu Miu, Gucci, Chanel, Burberry, Bulgari, Messika, Swarovski, Omega, Amazon Prime Video, Rubeus Milano, M.A.C Cosmetics, Drunk Elephant, Bobbi Brown, Estée Lauder, La Mer, Jo Malone London, Gant, Levi’s, Luisa via Roma, LXR Hotels Hilton Susona Bodrum, Shangri-La Bosphorus, Mandarin Oriental Bodrum, Nuxe, Neostrata, Neutrogena Retinol, Origins, Clinique, Darphin, The Kooples, Tissot, TAG Heuer, and Fashion Week Istanbul. Show less
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İstanbul Moda Akademisi
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Türkiye
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Lead / Instructor
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Jul 2014 - Present
Curation of a Professional Development Program, called Fashion Blogging and Social Media. In this program, students will be trained thoroughly in managing a blog in every aspect such as; identifying the target audience, accordingly creating content, using social media channels as a marketing tool and most importantly turning their blog into a profitable business. As well as transforming them into an effective communicator by improving their writing skills oriented towards different channels, this program also shows them how to provide traffic flow for their site through the use of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and measure their site’s activity by carrying out the relevant analyses. Besides creating a blog using the knowledge they have gained, they will be able to undertake the administration of blogs and social media in line with the marketing activities of brand names in the fashion sector. At the end of the program, through one-to-one consultation, they receives guidance according to their targets and needs of the sector. Show less
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212 Studio
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Türkiye
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Special Projects and Digital Communication
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Dec 2020 - Nov 2021
As I structured the newly established agency to prepare for digital content production and strategies, I ran recruitment processes and managed customer satisfaction. At the same time, I was committed to fostering collaborative working practices and developing authentic projects with 212 Magazine, 212 Photography Istanbul Festival, and production departments. As I structured the newly established agency to prepare for digital content production and strategies, I ran recruitment processes and managed customer satisfaction. At the same time, I was committed to fostering collaborative working practices and developing authentic projects with 212 Magazine, 212 Photography Istanbul Festival, and production departments.
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CO İstanbul
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Türkiye
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Nov 2019 - Nov 2020
I led teams responsible for special content, brand relations, media buying and sales operations, digital platform and social media management, as well as creative projects including visual guidelines, photo and video shoots, owned and earned social media strategies, internal and external events, annual strategies, and media collaborations (XOXO) for local and global brands such as Lacoste, SuperStep, VitrA, Puma, Unilever (F&R, UFS, BPC), Toni&Guy, SEAT, Mavi, TURK Tuborg, D Maris Bay, argos in Cappadocia, D-Resort Göcek, D-Resort Ayvalık, ORTA Anadolu, MSA Istanbul, MINI, MG International/Gülçiçek, Hellmann’s, Gülsha, Levi’s, Netflix, LG, and magazines owned by the agency such as XOXO The Mag, XOXO Digital, feed Istanbul, SOME MEN, and Petals. Show less
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Vogue Turkey
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2019
Covering fashion weeks, special interviews, fashion history and writing articles about brand collaborations with designers.
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Online Content and Social Media Coordinator
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Feb 2014 - Aug 2014
Digital content development, creative and digital marketing activities, team management, social media tools and comprehensive budget management at Dogus Media Group / Magazines (Vogue.com.tr, GQ.com.tr & NationalGeographic.com.tr)
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Brand and Communication Manager
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Jun 2012 - Feb 2014
Creative and digital marketing activities, event planning, commercials, visionary brand collaborations, PR tools, social media and comprehensive marketing budget management at Vogue Turkiye Magazine.
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Digital Content & Social Media Editor
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Jan 2010 - May 2012
Responsible for content management and crafting social media strategies at Vogue.com.tr
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L'APPART PR
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France
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Content Director
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Jan 2018 - Oct 2019
I was responsible for overseeing creative projects including annual brand proposals, photoshoots, lookbooks, social media management, and both internal and external events. I worked with both local and global brands such as Bvlgari, Miu Miu, Chanel, Burberry, Christian Louboutin, Fjallraven, Hublot, COS, Dockers, Eres, Godiva, Swarovski, La Mer, Swatch, Levi’s, Knitss, Nuxe, Lacoste, M.A.C. Cosmetics, NetWork, Clinique, Mehtap Elaidi, Marchon, Bobbi Brown, Mandarin Oriental Bodrum, Zuhal Müzik, 212 Photography Festival, and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul. I also developed seasonal storytelling strategies for these brands. Show less
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Koza Young Fashion Designers Competition
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Istanbul, Turkey
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Comitee Member
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Dec 2015 - Dec 2017
Arranging communication and social media strategy for the competition, leading 3rd parts, execute social media accounts and working with candidates before the competition to improve the awareness. Arranging communication and social media strategy for the competition, leading 3rd parts, execute social media accounts and working with candidates before the competition to improve the awareness.
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Gaia Gallery Istanbul
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Beyoğlu
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Senior Brand Marketing Manager
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2017
Responsible for building and positioning the brand, creative marketing strategies, event planning, commercials, visionary brand collaborations, PR tools and social media management. Responsible for building and positioning the brand, creative marketing strategies, event planning, commercials, visionary brand collaborations, PR tools and social media management.
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LE COOL GROUP
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İstanbul, Türkiye
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Contributing Writer
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Nov 2006 - Jul 2016
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Radikal.com.tr
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Newspapers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fashion Columnist
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Oct 2014 - Mar 2016
Fashion features columnist @ radikal.com.tr Fashion features columnist @ radikal.com.tr
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Freelance Content Supplier
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2009 - 2011
Creating content about design and arranging interviews with designers from different disciplines such as fashion, architecture, graphic for the TV show called Bi' Dünya Tasarım (3 seasons - 39 episodes) Creating content about design and arranging interviews with designers from different disciplines such as fashion, architecture, graphic for the TV show called Bi' Dünya Tasarım (3 seasons - 39 episodes)
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Editor
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Sep 2009 - Feb 2010
Design content, interviews and photo shootings at InStyle Home Magazine Design content, interviews and photo shootings at InStyle Home Magazine
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Doğan Burda
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Türkiye
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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Design and Style Editor
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Mar 2007 - Jul 2009
Design content, interviews and photo shootings at Elle Decoration Magazine. Co-writer of ELLE Turkey, Maison Française and Elele. Design content, interviews and photo shootings at Elle Decoration Magazine. Co-writer of ELLE Turkey, Maison Française and Elele.
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Radikal.com.tr
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Newspapers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Features Writer
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2008 - 2009
Features and interviews at Radikal Tasarım Gazetesi Features and interviews at Radikal Tasarım Gazetesi
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Hürriyet
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Türkiye
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Media Production
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500 - 600 Employee
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Fashion Features Writer
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2007 - 2009
Fashion features, interviews and photo shootings at Hürriyet Look, a monthly fashion supplement. Fashion features, interviews and photo shootings at Hürriyet Look, a monthly fashion supplement.
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Editor
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Jul 2004 - Jan 2007
Features, interviews and photo shootings at Livingetc., Country Homes, Voyager Magazines and some other corporate publications such as fashion, education and books. Features, interviews and photo shootings at Livingetc., Country Homes, Voyager Magazines and some other corporate publications such as fashion, education and books.
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Copywriter
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Dec 2001 - Dec 2003
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Assistant to Creative Director
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May 2001 - Nov 2001
Creative events, artist bookings and photo shootings at Urban Bug Event Company Creative events, artist bookings and photo shootings at Urban Bug Event Company
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Content Development Specialist
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Sep 2000 - Jan 2001
Content development at Shopport.com, an early version of e-commerce sites in Turkey. Content development at Shopport.com, an early version of e-commerce sites in Turkey.
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Education
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1997 - 2001
Mimar Sinan Güzel Sanatlar Üniversitesi
BA, Sociology -
2001 - 2003
Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi
MA, Art & Design
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