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Arda Ozbek

Marketing Manager
Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Results-driven marketing professional and data analyst with 15+ years of experience in automotive and technology industries. Proven expertise in developing effective pricing strategies, driving business growth, and managing product portfolios. Successfully led rebranding initiatives resulting in increased profitability through strategic marketing campaigns. MIT Sloan Affiliate with advanced leadership and entrepreneurship skills. Proficient in Python, SQL, and data analytics, leveraging a strong background in business statistics to drive informed decision-making. Fluent in English and Turkish, with basic proficiency in Chinese.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Business Owner

Odyo Otomotiv Ticaret Limited Sirketi
3 2020 - Current
  • Designed and sold concentric slave cylinders for various automobile makes and models
  • Managed operations, supply chain logistics, and customer relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and business growth.

Partner

MOMO Teknoloji A.S.
01.2018 - 10.2021
  • Contributed to the growth and development of a tech startup within Yildiz Technical University's innovation hub
  • Oversaw business operations, partnership development, and market penetration strategies.

Marketing & Business Development Manager

MAPA Makina Parcalari Endustrisi A.S.
09.2012 - 01.2018
  • Planned and directed marketing campaigns to promote product sales and brand awareness
  • Established distribution networks, conducted market research, and developed pricing strategies
  • Led a rebranding initiative, including redesigning the company’s logo and visual identity, significantly enhancing market perception
  • Managed the company’s online presence, including PR, communications, and social media.

Product Category Specialist

Karland Otomotiv Urunleri A.S.
12.2007 - 08.2008
  • Managed procurement and inventory for the crash parts category.

Management Trainee

Goliath Footwear Ltd.
09.2004 - 10.2006
  • Gained comprehensive training in various aspects of business management and operations.

Product Category Manager

Delta Oto Aksami A.S.
09.2008 - 11.2009
  • Analyzed market trends to develop competitive pricing models that increased customer acquisition and retention.

Foreign Trade Assistant

Kendal Tekstil A.S.
12.2006 - 12.2007

Education

Executive MBA - undefined

Sabanci University
Istanbul, Turkey
07.2015 - 05.2017

Leadership & Entrepreneurship -

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management
Boston, USA
04.2016 - 05.2016

Industrial Engineering - undefined

Baskent University
Ankara, Turkey
09.1999 - 05.2004

Skills

Project Management: Managed customized software development projects

Software

Python

SQL

Linux

PowerBI

Tableau

R

MS Excel

Timeline

Partner

MOMO Teknoloji A.S.
01.2018 - 10.2021

Leadership & Entrepreneurship -

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management
04.2016 - 05.2016

Executive MBA - undefined

Sabanci University
07.2015 - 05.2017

Marketing & Business Development Manager

MAPA Makina Parcalari Endustrisi A.S.
09.2012 - 01.2018

Product Category Manager

Delta Oto Aksami A.S.
09.2008 - 11.2009

Product Category Specialist

Karland Otomotiv Urunleri A.S.
12.2007 - 08.2008

Foreign Trade Assistant

Kendal Tekstil A.S.
12.2006 - 12.2007

Management Trainee

Goliath Footwear Ltd.
09.2004 - 10.2006

Industrial Engineering - undefined

Baskent University
09.1999 - 05.2004

Business Owner

Odyo Otomotiv Ticaret Limited Sirketi
3 2020 - Current

Awards

Excellence in Catalog (Product Range) Development Award, MAPA Makina Parcalari Endustrisi A.S., Awarded for outstanding work in product range development., 2014

Awards

Excellence in Catalog (Product Range) Development Award, MAPA Makina Parcalari Endustrisi A.S., Awarded for outstanding work in product range development., 2014
Arda OzbekMarketing Manager