Kerim Aslanoğlu

Data-Driven Business Professional | MSc Big Data & Business Analytics
Istanbul, TR.

About

Highly analytical and results-driven professional currently pursuing an MSc in Big Data & Business Analytics, poised to leverage advanced statistical modeling and machine learning skills to drive strategic business outcomes. Brings a robust background in international sales, marketing, and real estate, demonstrating exceptional client relationship management, multilingual communication (Arabic, English, Turkish), and problem-solving abilities. Eager to apply data-driven insights to optimize operations, enhance decision-making, and achieve measurable growth in dynamic environments.

Work

AksuVital Natural Products
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Export Marketing Specialist

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

Summary

Developed and executed international marketing strategies, enhancing brand presence and streamlining content management for dietary supplements.

Highlights

Recovered a $40,000+ private label order by proactively resolving issues and communicating effectively with international clients, ensuring timely order completion.

Developed the company's inaugural label style guide and a trilingual (TR-EN-AR) cloud-based content system, standardizing terminology and streamlining graphics team collaboration.

Contributed campaign ideas tailored for Middle East and EU dietary supplements markets and edited trilingual catalogs, enhancing brand image and international market appeal.

Supervised timely and accurate graphic design work for all export materials, utilizing tools like Qmex to manage revisions and coordinate approvals across teams.

Proposed and implemented workflow improvements between marketing and quality control, reducing errors and significantly shortening the design-to-print cycle.

Ibn Haldun University
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Junior Student Affairs Specialist

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

Summary

Managed student affairs operations, enhancing service delivery and streamlining administrative processes for a university.

Highlights

Updated the Student Affairs website with current quotas and application details, ensuring students had access to critical information.

Oversaw registrar's office functions, including creating student profiles, maintaining archives, and providing technical support to students and staff.

Handled multilingual correspondence (Turkish, English, Arabic) via phone, email, and internal systems, ensuring effective communication with diverse student populations.

Led the Front Desk team by preparing reports and enrollment analytics, improving service quality, mentoring recruits, and coordinating departmental requests.

Alkabbash Group
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Real Estate Trainee

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

Summary

Supported day-to-day real estate operations, ensuring seamless client interactions and efficient procedural management for high-trust transactions.

Highlights

Provided crucial translation and interpretation services (Arabic, English, Turkish) during client meetings and negotiations, ensuring accurate conveyance of instructions and requests.

Coordinated communication with property owners, lawyers, and management for urgent updates, requests, and requirements, facilitating smooth operational flow.

Managed official procedures, including documentation, submissions, and government-related payments, ensuring compliance and timely completion.

Accompanied clients on property tours, coordinating schedules and follow-ups to enhance client experience and progression through the sales cycle.

AksuVital Natural Products
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Export Sales Representative

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

Summary

Represented the company in international markets, cultivating new client relationships and ensuring high-quality service for dietary supplements.

Highlights

Represented the company at international expos and relevant conferences, actively engaging with potential clients to expand market reach.

Identified and cultivated relationships with new international clients, driving interest in AksuVital-branded and private-label dietary supplements within the assigned region.

Coordinated client requests and maintained ongoing relationships, ensuring long-term collaboration and fostering repeat orders through positive business experiences.

Ensured full compliance with client expectations and special requests, upholding brand integrity while delivering exceptional service.

Emea Global Logistics
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Freight Assistant Intern

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

Summary

Gained foundational logistics experience, supporting market research and client outreach for international freight operations.

Highlights

Gained initial exposure to logistics operations, focusing on the local market and contributing to operational understanding.

Revised the company introduction to accurately reflect executive priorities, enhancing corporate messaging.

Conducted lead research and follow-ups for potential clients in Türkiye and abroad, contributing to business development efforts.

Imodis Trading
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Sales Assistant Intern

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

Summary

Supported sales operations through market research, appointment scheduling, and inventory management.

Highlights

Conducted on-site market research and scheduled supervisor appointments, contributing to sales strategy development.

Managed office inventory efficiently, ensuring resource availability for sales team operations.

Researched and presented alternative suppliers to the CEO based on established criteria, optimizing procurement processes.

Hamasat Accessories
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Marketing Intern

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

Summary

Enhanced online presence and brand identity through content development and target audience analysis.

Highlights

Revamped the online presence by rewriting mission, vision, web portfolio, and 'About Us' sections, and updating Facebook content to align with brand goals.

Helped develop brand identity by analyzing the target audience and suggesting adjustments based on research findings, improving market positioning.

BAU International Office
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Student Assistant

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

Summary

Supported international student admissions and enrollment processes, managing inquiries and documentation.

Highlights

Responded to inquiries from candidates and their families during the admission process, ensuring clear communication and support.

Assisted incoming students with enrollment and provided campus tours, facilitating a smooth onboarding experience.

Managed document filing and supported residence permit applications, ensuring compliance and administrative efficiency.

Volunteer

BISC (BAU International Students Committee)
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Event Planner

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

Summary

Planned and coordinated student events, enhancing engagement and securing university approvals for successful execution.

Highlights

Planned, coordinated, and led event activities to boost student engagement across the university community.

Secured event approvals through effective negotiation with university officials, ensuring smooth execution of planned activities.

Participated in brainstorming sessions and promoted ticket sales, contributing to the successful execution of student events.

BAU Freshman Orientation
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Organizer / Co-host

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

Summary

Guided new students during orientation, providing essential resources and organizing interactive activities to facilitate their transition.

Highlights

Guided new students on university-related questions and shared resources, including an unofficial student handbook, to facilitate their transition.

Organized stage activities, trivia, and interactive discussions, significantly enhancing the freshman orientation experience.

Education

Ibn Haldun University
Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

MSc.

Big Data and Business Analytics

Courses

Applied statistics

Supervised machine learning (R)

Data-driven business management

AI in decision-making

Research methods

Business analytics

Data visualization (Tableau)

Statistical analysis in marketing

Bahcesehir University
Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

BA

Business Administration

Grade: 3.2 GPA

Dubai International School
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

High School Diploma

American Curriculum

Grade: 91%

Languages

Arabic
English
Turkish

Certificates

Certified First Aider

Issued By

Turkish Ministry of Health

Skills

Data & Analytics

R, Python, Tableau, SPSS, Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleaning, PCA, SVM, k-NN, Logistic Regression, Confusion Matrices, RMarkdown, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Big Data.

Business & Operations

Client Relations, Negotiation Skills, Project Management, Workflow Optimization, Market Research, International Trade, Export Sales, Marketing Strategy, Logistics Operations, Client Communication.

Software & Tools

Microsoft Office, Windows, Mac, Linux, Canva, Qmex, YAML.

Language Skills

Arabic (Mother Tongue), English (C2), Turkish (C1), Multilingual Communication.

Interests

Al Sharq Diwan

Dialogue, Regional Affairs, Global Affairs, Book Reviews.

Google /dev/cloud day

Software Development, Gemini Workshops, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Multimodal Embeddings, AI Applications.

High School Debate Team

Debate, Public Speaking.

Hobbies

Barefoot Footwear, Snowboarding, Horsemanship, Swimming.

Projects

Credit Card Default Risk Prediction

Summary

Developed a machine learning pipeline to predict credit card default risk, utilizing advanced statistical and machine learning techniques.