Harun Dagli
UK Sales Operations and Distribution Manager at Expo Foods Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Turkish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Christoph Kallenbach
Harun has been my mentor and I will be forever grateful for everything he showed me. I started as a Night Receptionist at Hilton London Hyde Park. He took me under his wings and he developed me into a successful Front Office Manager. He always took time for me and guided me into the right directions. I always been impressed with Harun’s extensive skill set, knowledge and passion for the hospitality industry. His amazing ability to analyse data, helped me to develop an eye for the bigger picture. His open-door policy was greatly appreciated. Because of people like Harun I love working in hospitality. I will be forever thankful and happy that even today he gives advise where needed.
Clif Francis FIH
I was fortunate to have worked for Harun at Hilton London Stansted. Harun is an exceptional leader that achieves results through empowering his team at every level and implements innovative strategies that drives efficiency throughout the business. Consistently delivers growth and maximises returns. Thank you Harun!
Christoph Kallenbach
Harun has been my mentor and I will be forever grateful for everything he showed me. I started as a Night Receptionist at Hilton London Hyde Park. He took me under his wings and he developed me into a successful Front Office Manager. He always took time for me and guided me into the right directions. I always been impressed with Harun’s extensive skill set, knowledge and passion for the hospitality industry. His amazing ability to analyse data, helped me to develop an eye for the bigger picture. His open-door policy was greatly appreciated. Because of people like Harun I love working in hospitality. I will be forever thankful and happy that even today he gives advise where needed.
Clif Francis FIH
I was fortunate to have worked for Harun at Hilton London Stansted. Harun is an exceptional leader that achieves results through empowering his team at every level and implements innovative strategies that drives efficiency throughout the business. Consistently delivers growth and maximises returns. Thank you Harun!
Christoph Kallenbach
Harun has been my mentor and I will be forever grateful for everything he showed me. I started as a Night Receptionist at Hilton London Hyde Park. He took me under his wings and he developed me into a successful Front Office Manager. He always took time for me and guided me into the right directions. I always been impressed with Harun’s extensive skill set, knowledge and passion for the hospitality industry. His amazing ability to analyse data, helped me to develop an eye for the bigger picture. His open-door policy was greatly appreciated. Because of people like Harun I love working in hospitality. I will be forever thankful and happy that even today he gives advise where needed.
Clif Francis FIH
I was fortunate to have worked for Harun at Hilton London Stansted. Harun is an exceptional leader that achieves results through empowering his team at every level and implements innovative strategies that drives efficiency throughout the business. Consistently delivers growth and maximises returns. Thank you Harun!
Christoph Kallenbach
Harun has been my mentor and I will be forever grateful for everything he showed me. I started as a Night Receptionist at Hilton London Hyde Park. He took me under his wings and he developed me into a successful Front Office Manager. He always took time for me and guided me into the right directions. I always been impressed with Harun’s extensive skill set, knowledge and passion for the hospitality industry. His amazing ability to analyse data, helped me to develop an eye for the bigger picture. His open-door policy was greatly appreciated. Because of people like Harun I love working in hospitality. I will be forever thankful and happy that even today he gives advise where needed.
Clif Francis FIH
I was fortunate to have worked for Harun at Hilton London Stansted. Harun is an exceptional leader that achieves results through empowering his team at every level and implements innovative strategies that drives efficiency throughout the business. Consistently delivers growth and maximises returns. Thank you Harun!
Credentials
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Accounting Fundamentals
Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)Nov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Reading Financial Statements
Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)Nov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Delivering an Authentic Elevator Pitch
LinkedInJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Competent Leader - Toastmasters International Leadership Program
Toastmaster InternationalDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Competent Communicator - Toastmasters International Communication Program
Toastmaster InternationalSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
The Institute of Asset Management Certificate in Asset Management
Institute of Asset ManagementSep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
PRINCE2® Foundation Certificate in Project Management
AXELOS Global Best PracticeMay, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Foundations
LinkedInJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Breakthroughs Programme
Project Management InstituteApr, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Advance Health and Safety and Security
Essex County Fire and Rescue ServiceJan, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders
BIIAB QUALIFICATIONS LIMITEDSep, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
Advance Financial and Commercial Awareness for Management
eCornellJun, 2003- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Expo Foods Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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UK Sales Operations and Distribution Manager
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Jun 2020 - Present
Expo Foods Ltd specialises in sourcing and distributing different ethnic food and beverage products for the UK market. - Increased sales by 20% over ten months period through dedicated sales plan, training sales teams and driving efficiency measures. - Boosted company efficiency by 30% over ten months through technology upgrades and process improvements such as Sales Route Plans, evaluating team by their daily visited points, invoices and sales figures. - Strategically scheduled and managed 10+ staff members to optimise maximum sales results and generate more than 20% vehicle sales per month. - Grew customer base by 40.1% to acquire over 450 new customers by research activities to identify needs to deliver relevant products. Show less
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Speak2Impress
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Professional Public Speaker & Coach
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Jan 2017 - Present
- Successfully trained over 1,000 learners from C-Level executives to College students. - Provided Public Speaking, Storytelling and presentation techniques and dealt with stress and anxiety on online, face-to-face and classroom-style mentoring practices. - Collaborated and organised, presented, performed and judged over 30 speech contests - Successfully trained over 1,000 learners from C-Level executives to College students. - Provided Public Speaking, Storytelling and presentation techniques and dealt with stress and anxiety on online, face-to-face and classroom-style mentoring practices. - Collaborated and organised, presented, performed and judged over 30 speech contests
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Toastmasters International
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Area Director
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Jun 2020 - Jul 2021
A non-profit organisation which provides highly interactive and engaging Public Speaking and Impromptu Speech training programs to boost confidence and develop leadership qualities for talented individuals. A non-profit organisation which provides highly interactive and engaging Public Speaking and Impromptu Speech training programs to boost confidence and develop leadership qualities for talented individuals.
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Hilton
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager
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Nov 2010 - Jan 2017
- Re-positioned and restructured Hilton London Hyde Park in marketplace which lead to45.0% ADR, 53.0% Rev PAR, 35.0% Revenue, 33.0% GOP and 80.0% EBITDA improvement in24 months.- Creative e-commerce and marketing initiatives deliver outstanding commercial results,which recognised as best practices by Hilton UKI region.- Cultivating leadership and nurturing talent in an optimum environment resultedsimultaneously recognised highest HUKI & Europe area Staff Engagement (96%) andHealth and Safety & Security (96%) scores.- Served instrumental role in organisational transformation and implementation andparticipated in several successful large-scale corporate restructurings. Show less
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General Manager
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Mar 2009 - Oct 2010
Hilton Maidstone- With pro-active sales, corporate, channel and marketing strategy hotel achievedpremium Rev PAR growth back to back in two years and became the market leader.- Exceptional achievement in both top and bottom-line results; total revenues increased by17% in 15 months. Effective cost control and productivity tools implemented, and as aresult, GOP, EBITDA, and Target GOP conversion increased over 150% YoY.- Produced and implemented improved quality standards, increasing overall guestsatisfaction ratings by 15%.- Lead the creation and implementation of successful Cluster • Finance Functions Show less
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Operations Director / General Manager
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Mar 2004 - Mar 2009
Hilton London Stansted Airport- Supportive and initiative driven environment resulted in a resilient and resourceful teamwhich exceeded all financial and commercial targets consequently throughout theperiod and establish a top position in London on BSC performance.- Hotel's health and safety, staff and guest satisfaction scores improved considerably andacknowledged by occupying respectively either first or second position ranking on eacharea within Hilton UKI hotels.- Improved staff retention levels through engaging training, motivational reward schemesand inspiring leadership.- Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 12% growth of customer base. Show less
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Front Of House Manager & Cluster Yield Manager
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Sep 2002 - Mar 2004
Adana HiltonSa and Mersin HiltonSa- Help support Cluster GM managing two hotels on both operational and Commercialaspects.- Managed customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolve issuesquickly.- Boosted profits to over 15% within one year of service by implementing new up-selling andreward program.- Oversaw development and launch of Executive Floor- Designed performance metrics to provide traceability through organisation and advancetactical and strategic business goals. Show less
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Various Positions
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Nov 1991 - Sep 2002
Istanbul Hilton InternationalVarious Positions
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Iberotel
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cluster Front Office, Reservations and IT Manager
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Feb 1992 - Oct 1992
Iberotel Marmaris Palace and Marmaris Park Iberotel Marmaris Palace and Marmaris Park
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Fantasia Hotel DeLuxe
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Kusadasi, Turkey
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Front Office and Reservations Manager
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Feb 1991 - Feb 1992
Fantasia Hotel De Luxe Fantasia Hotel De Luxe
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Dilson Hotel
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Istanbul, Turkey
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Operations Director
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Sep 1990 - Feb 1991
Responsible to deputise the General Manager and all operational departments Responsible to deputise the General Manager and all operational departments
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Adakule Hotel
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Kusadasi, Turkey
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Operations Director
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Mar 1990 - Sep 1990
Hotel Opening Hotel Opening
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Noble Hotels
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Kusadasi, Turkey
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Front Office Manager, ISM Manager, Group Training Manager for new Openings
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Mar 1989 - Mar 1990
HIS System installed and trained on Sunset View Holiday Village, Shareton Antalya, Noble Hotel Olive Tree and Jasmine Bay in Northern Cyprus HIS System installed and trained on Sunset View Holiday Village, Shareton Antalya, Noble Hotel Olive Tree and Jasmine Bay in Northern Cyprus
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Banana Hotels
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Alanya, Turkey
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Various Positions
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Jan 1987 - Mar 1989
9 Hotels; involving hotel openings, Finance, Front Office, Reservations, Sales and training 9 Hotels; involving hotel openings, Finance, Front Office, Reservations, Sales and training
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