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Irem Topuz

Summary

Detail-oriented professional providing comprehensive administrative support to senior executives, with a proven track record in contributing to business planning and marketing efforts. Expertise includes proficient management of travel logistics, precise expense tracking, and meticulous schedule coordination. Experienced in cultivating strong stakeholder relationships, overseeing brand promotion activities, and conducting insightful analysis to drive strategic decision-making.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

Sylvia House Inc.
05.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced executive efficiency by managing and prioritizing the President''s daily schedule, appointments, and travel arrangements.
  • Managed sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality in all aspects of executive support.
  • Facilitated seamless communication between the President and key stakeholders, ensuring timely responses to emails
  • Assisted with property management tasks, including coordinating maintenance requests and tenant communications.
  • Provided support with bookkeeping tasks, including invoicing, expense tracking, and generating financial reports..

Business Planning Specialist / Executive Assistant

Hayat Kimya San. A.S.
02.2020 - 12.2022
  • Managed the Vice President's complex calendar, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time
  • Act as a liaison between the executives and internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and other business partners
  • Reduced meeting preparation time by creating agendas, gathering relevant materials, and setting up conference rooms
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact
  • Developed a comprehensive annual business plan for the Vice President, tracking key performance indicators and progress against goals on a monthly basis to drive strategic decision-making.

Brand Coordinator

Swatch Group Turkey
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Monitored and evaluated marketing and advertising campaigns to support brand consistency and engagement
  • Managed retailer projects and sales promotions with expert budget management, consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets while maximizing return on investment
  • Utilized sales data to monitor and report on brand performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategic adjustments that led to a 20% increase in overall brand profitability
  • Planned and prepared advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services and work with customers, company officials and advertising agencies
  • Provided support to sales teams by developing tailored presentations and collateral materials that showcased product benefits and features.

Region Team Assistant

B/S/H/ Home Appliances Group
07.2014 - 08.2018
  • Generate and disseminate reports, presentations, and relevant documentations as required
  • Supported project completion by coordinating tasks, resources, and deadlines among team members
  • Compile daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports for in-depth sales performance analysis and monitoring
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for managers
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Education

Post Degree Diploma in Marketing -

Douglas College
New Westminster, BC
12.2023

Master of Arts in Marketing -

Marmara University
Istanbul, Turkey
03.2017

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Marmara University
Istanbul, Turkey
07.2014

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Document Preparation
  • Executive Support
  • Coordination
  • Advanced multitasking
  • Travel Management
  • Communication
  • Project Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Calendar Management
  • Proactive Problem Solving
  • Social media knowledge

Volunteer Experience

Vision 2 Reality Foundation, Vancouver, BC, 

Marketing Coordinator, September 2023, April 2024

  • Assisted in developing and executing marketing plans to enhance brand awareness.
  • Created and managed social media content to drive brand engagement.
  • Collaborated with the marketing team to ensure alignment of marketing materials with the organization's branding and messagin

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Sylvia House Inc.
05.2024 - Current

Business Planning Specialist / Executive Assistant

Hayat Kimya San. A.S.
02.2020 - 12.2022

Brand Coordinator

Swatch Group Turkey
09.2018 - 03.2019

Region Team Assistant

B/S/H/ Home Appliances Group
07.2014 - 08.2018

Post Degree Diploma in Marketing -

Douglas College

Master of Arts in Marketing -

Marmara University

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Marmara University
Irem Topuz