Burak Darici
Operations Consultant at GCO Global- Claim this Profile
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Turkish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Dutch Elementary proficiency
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Italian Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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SQL: Data Reporting and Analysis
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Data-Driven Project Management: Project Metrics That Matter
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Project Management: Technical Projects
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Agile Project Leadership
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Business Analysis Foundations
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Process Improvement Foundations
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LinkedIn Learning Highlights: Data Science and Analytics
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Negotiation Skills
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Strategic Thinking
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Managing a Diverse Team
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Communication within Teams
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Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau
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Delivering an Authentic Elevator Pitch
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Digital Body Language
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Reaching Out of Your Comfort Zone
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Teamwork Foundations (2015)
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Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
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Project Management: Solving Common Project Problems
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Cvent Certification
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Experience
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GCO Global
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Netherlands
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Consultant
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Oct 2021 - Present
Built awareness encompassing: strategic thinking, operational excellence, software implementation, planning and control and applied project management while overseeing critical initiatives from inception to completion. Gained skills needed to embed project objectives using diverse tools and techniques, risk analysis and robust leadership. Led and oversaw data reporting, analysed and presented data for informed decision-making.Key achievements• Modelled business processes and organizational structures, improved performance via operational excellence and digital solutions, achieved strategic alignment in overall client’s business• Had an active role in the development and implementation of multiple software, bridging the gap between clients and developers, prioritizing needs, achieving effective communication, achieved better user experience• Led functionality requirement workshops, UAT (User Acceptance Testing), End-user Training and project documentation• Identified SMART KPIs and metrics, set benchmarks for performance evaluation, developed how data analytics can be used to achieve higher performance.• Supervised financial data reporting of the project teams, analysed and presented strategic, operational and commercial data.• Maintained commercially successful client relationships, expanded client base with client references.
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Project Executive
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Apr 2018 - Sep 2021
Gained skills needed to embed project / event objectives using diverse tools and techniques, risk analysis and robust leadership. Led and oversaw data reporting on behalf of Account Management Team.Key achievements• Organised meetings for global pharmaceutical companies, internationally; sourced venues, negotiated terms and managed all logistics.• Monitored and minimized project expenditure in accordance with budgets.• Supervised operational and financial data reporting of the project teams for key accounts.• Analysed and presented strategic and commercial data to internal stakeholders.• Organised and allocated project resources in accordance with client expectations.• Ensured compliance with industry specific regulations and stringent deadlines.• Called upon relationship-building skills and knowledge of cultural nuances to align needs of multiple diverse stakeholders (remotely and face-to-face).• Maintained commercially successful client relationships, expanded client base with client references.• Had an active role in the development and implementation of multiple software, bridging the gap between operations and developers, prioritizing needs, preparing manuals and training colleagues.
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Horwath HTL
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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Market Analyst
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Dec 2016 - Mar 2018
Led and reported on research and analysis for hotel and destination consultancy projects - ranging from valuation to strategic positioning and development to portfolio management within Italian branch of a global consultancy network.Key achievements• Project managed performance benchmarking to evaluate property performance, common practices and best cases aligned with industry standards.• Maximised asset yield through analysis of Profit and Loss (P&L) statements as well as operational and financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), culminating in improved operational efficiency.• Completed market research focusing on travel and tourism industries; guided decision-makers on impact of trends on destinations from customer, supplier and competition viewpoints.• Reported on hotel acquisition / development / investment feasibility in line with risk appetite via financial forecasting, scenario analysis and Return on Investment (RoI) estimation.• Supported Investors in adjusting long-term return and risk expectations through robust portfolio management.• Led high-level strategic positioning of properties; advised on products, target clients, pricing and channel availability.• Pivotal in wine resorts enhancing culinary experiences having led F&B trend and restaurant competition analysis; positioned F&B products as core property attraction.• Delineated hotel similarities and differences to competitive set in terms of product and services, operational efficiency and commercial success; assimilated strengths and weaknesses through business analysis.• Improved brand visibility and reputation for thought leadership having contributed to company publications (reliable market studies).
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Sales Business Development Executive
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Jun 2016 - Sep 2016
Consulted with clients to analyse and delineate their requirements and promote appropriately tailored apparel products in a challenging and highly competitive European arena while embedding a focus on organic business growth. Utilised strong multilingual skills to engage with staff in a multicultural setting.Key achievements• Negotiated with key stakeholders and decision-makers to secure profitable deals valued at up to €50k.• Increased sales by ~500% in one year; travelled to France, Switzerland and Spain to acquire large clients.• Built, maintained and nurtured strong client relationships.• Secured market growth despite a competitive market place.• Defined and implemented procedures to improve success rates for the acquisition and development of new business; securing robust pipelines for future growth.• Facilitated the timely completion of ad-hoc administration, including product deliveries, payment processing and client on-boarding.
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Limonata Otel, Assos
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Türkiye
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant General Manager
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Mar 2015 - Aug 2015
Displayed an entrepreneurial spirit having supported opening of this 14-room family boutique hotel, including leadership of ~10 staff; demonstrated in-depth analytical and strategic ability to facilitate operational and procedural planning.Key achievements• Tactfully and diplomatically resolved concerns and complaints.• Translated ambitious vision into strategies aimed at optimising brand positioning.• Identified and implemented improvements to internal operational efficiency and guest experience.• Built strong supplier relationships and negotiated favourable terms.• Devised and introduced marketing strategies to target diverse audiences.
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Eczacıbaşı Topluluğu
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Türkiye
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing Intern
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Jul 2014 - May 2015
Gained exposure to FMCG industry operations, including brand promotion, product development and marketing (for diverse and challenging markets); contributed to consumer insight gathering, market research, e-commerce and social media engagement. Gained exposure to FMCG industry operations, including brand promotion, product development and marketing (for diverse and challenging markets); contributed to consumer insight gathering, market research, e-commerce and social media engagement.
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YOUTH REPUBLIC AS
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Türkiye
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Marketing Intern
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Jun 2013 - Oct 2013
Exposed to digital (social) marketing, trend analysis and strategy and content development. Exposed to digital (social) marketing, trend analysis and strategy and content development.
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Education
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2015 - 2017
Università di Bologna
Master’s Degree, Tourism Economics and Management -
2010 - 2015
Boğaziçi Üniversitesi
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General -
2014 - 2014
Universiteit van Tilburg
Erasmus Programme
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