Can Deniz Gürlek

Account Manager at MEP Destination Business Solutions
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Location
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, TR
Languages
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Turkish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • German Elementary proficiency

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Experience

    • Türkiye
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Account Manager
      • Jun 2023 - Present
    • Spain
    • Spectator Sports
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Basketball Delegate
      • Aug 2012 - Present

      The Turkish Airlines Euroleague competition is the highest level tier and most important professional basketball club competition in Europe. During the competition, on match days, my main Duties and Responsibilities are: • Supervising the fulfilment of Bylaws in relation to the Euroleague and Eurocup. • Representing and conducting league operations in Turkey. • Liaising with clubs and especially with every Technical Court Director in order to provide successful game operations in accordance with the requirements from the Euroleague Competitions Department. • Inspecting the venues 4 hours before the tip-off of each game and make sure that the venue management is delivering mandatory services for clubs, fans, security, media and global partners. • Inspecting game operations which include broadcasting program, presentation of sponsors, execution and flow of the game, the ‘Game of the Week’ activities, ‘ONE TEAM’ projects, security management, execution of press conference, squad regulations etc. • Submitting game reports to Marketing, Brand & Communications and Competitions departments. Show less

    • Türkiye
    • Events Services
    • Project Development Manager
      • Oct 2022 - Jun 2023
    • Türkiye
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Events and Partnerships Manager
      • Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

      Tripoki is the official and exclusive commercial agency of LaLiga in Turkey.In parallel of my duties for the Euroleague and music festival projects handled by our company, my responsibilities for this project includes, but are not limited to:* Secured the deal between LaLiga and Tripoki for becoming the only agency representing LaLiga in Turkey.* Creating beforehand tailor-made commercial packages for future clients.* Proposing brand activation initiatives with the collaboration of LaLiga office and the LaLiga Turkey Delegate.* Being the liaison person between LaLiga office and our company.* Managing all kinds of external communication as being the Partner Agent of our Company in Turkey. Show less

    • Events and Partnerships Executive
      • Oct 2019 - Jan 2022

      Tripoki is a travel agency specialized in the area of Experience Tourism.Summary/Objective* Implemented a weekly and monthly sales track report (supported with google analytics data) of the last 5 Euroleague Final Four travel packages.* Suggested Digital Media paid post strategies regarding played games/sales frequencies/special events.* Supersized events organized by the Euroleague and Tripoki as sponsor.* Created and managed marketing and communication plans with business owners such as the Euroleague and Tomorrowland to name a few.* Proposed corporate communication strategies regarding refund policies due to the Covid pandemic to have full customer satisfaction. Show less

    • Türkiye
    • Spectator Sports
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Executive Assistant to CEO
      • Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

      • Coordinated a broad variety of administrative tasks for the CEO including: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence also of confidential matters; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas in a timely manner • Provided a bridge for smooth communication between the President's office, the TBF board and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with the management • Communicated and coordinated activities with the International Basketball community, including FIBA, NBA and Euroleague on behalf of the CEO • Coordinated media requests and appearances in cooperation with the TBF media department • Worked closely and effectively with the CEO to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately • Prioritised conflicting needs; handling matters expeditiously, proactively, and following through on projects to successful completion with deadline pressures • Represented and accompanied the CEO in VIP events and travelled with him to national team basketball games in Turkey and for international tournaments abroad • Provided organisational support for the TBF events department in particular related to protocol and ticketing matters Show less

    • France
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Match Operations
      • May 2016 - Jul 2016

      The match organisation project lies at the very heart of all UEFA EURO 2016 venue operations, as it deals directly with UEFA’s first priority, the sport itself. The project’s main task is to organise the 51 matches and all services related to the sporting aspects of the UEFA EURO 2016. Under the supervision of the UEFA Match Director, my main Duties and Responsibilities were: • Assisting in the organisation of the games in general, particularly with regard to the installation of changing rooms and technical area, the pitch organization and preparation of the game equipment. • Preparing and assisting the security and the match meeting. • Helping the Participating Federations for their Fan Entertainment activities. Show less

    • EURO 2016 Volunteer Program Recruiter
      • May 2015 - Apr 2016

      My main objective in this project is to select, to train and to supervise the candidates that will work as a volunteer for the EURO 2016 in Parc des Princes (Stadia of PSG) Some of my main responsibilities are: * Scanning applications * Conducting face-to-face interviews with candidates for UEFA EURO 2016 Volunteers Program. * Training sessions: Orientation and Integration, Recruitment Skills Training. * Coordinating Volunteers during the Final Draw of the EURO 2016 My main objective in this project is to select, to train and to supervise the candidates that will work as a volunteer for the EURO 2016 in Parc des Princes (Stadia of PSG) Some of my main responsibilities are: * Scanning applications * Conducting face-to-face interviews with candidates for UEFA EURO 2016 Volunteers Program. * Training sessions: Orientation and Integration, Recruitment Skills Training. * Coordinating Volunteers during the Final Draw of the EURO 2016

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Liaison Officer of the President of FIBA for the World Championship for Women
      • Sep 2014 - Sep 2014
    • Türkiye
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Assistant
      • Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

      Impact34 is a sports and entertainment marketing company specialising in emerging markets, and managing a range of services including strategic planning, project management, event bidding, PR, digital and branding. Duties and Responsibilities: • Coordinating marketing strategies for our client, the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF). Assisting Sales and Marketing Directors on weekly tasks and calendar management. o Projects: All Star Week-End, Beko Basketball League, Turkish Cup • Coordinating communications with FIBA regarding international basketball events that took place in Turkey. o Projects: FIBA 3x3, Eurobasket Qualifiers, Olympics Qualifiers, WCW 2014 • Supervising sports venues (Venue dressing, game operations, broadcasting, and ticket sales) in line with the policies and procedures set down in the FIBA and Euroleague operations procedures manual. o Projects: AEG Ülker Sports Arena, Abdi Ipekçi Arena, Sinan Erdem Dome • Assisting the Bid Domain Leaders for collecting and compiling specific information for the following cities: o City of Poznan, bidding for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games. o City of Baku, bidding for the Islamic Solidarity Games and the European Games. o City of Dubai, bidding for the FIBA U17 World Championship. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Office
      • Mar 2012 - Mar 2012
    • United States
    • International Affairs
    • Protocol Officer (Central African Republic)
      • May 2011 - May 2011

      Supervising the CAR delegation during all the UNLDC Conference Supervising the CAR delegation during all the UNLDC Conference

Education

  • ESG Executive
    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Sports Management
    2015 - 2016
  • Galatasaray Üniversitesi
    Bachelor's degree, Sociology
    2008 - 2015
  • Lycée Français Pierre Loti
    Baccalaureate, Economics
    2000 - 2008

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