Experience

MEP Destination Business Solutions

• Türkiye
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  For All Your Meeting & Incentive & Travel Needs... Since its founding in 1977, MEP has focused on long-lasting relationships with its clients by providing outstanding service with its ethical business practices and world-class procurement policies. With its far-sighted yield management, long-term MEP staff have concentrated on creative solutions that always bring value to their clients and exceeding their expectations. MEP’s vision is to establish reliable and long-lasting partnerships by offering solutions that work, enthusiastic creativity and financial transparency, while creating value and always exceeding expectations. Show less



Ekol Lojistik

• Germany
• Hospitality

• Event Management Responsible

  • Feb 2016 - Nov 2018

  • Create and manage events from initial meeting, research and planning phase, preparation of on-target event budget estimates, review of rental agreements, oversee third-party vendors, managing day-of events and execution. • Develop and maintain high professional standards and procedures for production of events. • Identify and secure dates of events, locations and review contracts. • Lead day-of management for all event operational logistics including set-up and breakdown of all event assets. • Develop detailed operation’s manual. • Work closely with City municipalities and their relevant departments on all matters within their jurisdiction. • Secure all required permits including. • Coordinate all procedures pertaining to security. • Develop contingency and emergency plans in case of weather, security and other potential unforeseen circumstances. • Develop and manage all VIP and Media hospitality elements. • Have a good understanding of working budget and event finances to ensure expenses are on target. • Be prepared to perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Show less



Figür Tourism

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Initial brief taking. Generating and handling of requests for proposals • Proposal creation and pitch • Venue searching, including effective negotiation and contract details • Supplier selection and management • Full event logistic • Budget management and reconciliation • On-site event management • Updating of client database with all relevant information on clients and marketing and sales activities • Initial brief taking. Generating and handling of requests for proposals • Proposal creation and pitch • Venue searching, including effective negotiation and contract details • Supplier selection and management • Full event logistic • Budget management and reconciliation • On-site event management • Updating of client database with all relevant information on clients and marketing and sales activities



Setur - Mice

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• MICE - Project and Operations Responsible

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Assume total responsibility and ownership in the planning and execution of all assigned events. • Daily interface with client on assigned events. • Coordinate event management across all Departments, including Registration, Platform, Sponsorship, IS, Air, and Finance. • Manage event budget, invoicing, schedules of payments and cost savings report. • Oversee overall program agenda, ensuring communication across all internal and external teams. • Oversee and manage event project plan/timeline. • Lead and participate in client and internal meetings, including regular status meetings, pre-program walkthroughs, onsite meetings, and post program debriefs. • Drive client and internal team deliverables to meet timeline milestones. • Manage all aspects of venue coordination, including meeting space allocation, meeting room set-up, diagrams, food & beverage, electrical, internet. • Manage DMC and outside vendors, including Audio Visual, Production, Entertainment, IT/Internet, Photographer, Printer, Security, Shipping, Translation, Transportation. • Coordinate content, graphic development and production of all program collateral (i.e. agenda, conference guide, program of events, etc.) and signage. • Organize pre-trip mailings and attendee gift and giveaway selections. • Develop budgets, coordinate itineraries, and lead site inspections. • Confirm client VIPs, create VIP grid & photo cheat-sheet, and coordinate room amenities & transportation. • Review and contract onsite Travel Staff. • Coordinate on-site technology order with IS Department. • Develop final Program Specification Document (PSD). • Coordinate shipping procedures and arrangements pre and post program. • Transition program information and walk through all program specifications with Travel Staff onsite. • Oversee on-site program operations. • Manage final billing and presentation of final bill to client. Show less



İnka İnsan Kaynakları

• Türkiye
• Human Resources
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Events Part Time Project Coordinator

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2011

  İN-KA provides professional temporary human resource service for the institutions responsible of the organization and also for corporate owner of organisation upon request in convention,meeting,organization,activity and all similar studies. • Accompany at every stage of the operation with part time experienced staff in events such as congress, meeting, fair, direct marketing operations, road show, concert, festivals and social responsibility projects. • Assign the flexible manpower regarding the event • Check their monthly insurance • Check their dress code Show less



WOW ISTANBUL HOTELS & CONVENTION CENTER

• Türkiye
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operation Manager Asistan

  • Sep 2007 - May 2009

  WOW Istanbul Hotels & Convention Centre that is the indispensable place for big scaled meetings with its capacity of 4000 persons in theatre and cocktail arrangement and with its columnless main saloon is the biggest congress and accommodation centre of Istanbul. • Maintain client and vendor relationships and communication. • Conduct tours of and respond to requests for information about leasing the ceonvention center. • Create full event management proposals to send to clients within twenty-four hours of receiving request. • Follow up on all leads and send out complete information on rental of the convention center to interested parties and promptly answer any questions. • Act as the venue representative to manage and oversee vendors and communicate with clients during the planning of events at the convention center. • Complete and File paperwork for all events. • Create form letters and emails to send to prospective clients. • Participate in and support firm-wide initiatives. • Oversee any special projects, as assigned by principal or Director of Operations. • Identify challenges, propose solutions and facilitate resolution. Show less


Servo Kontrol
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Intern

  • 2004 - 2005