Kenan Aykul
Denver,CO
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MEAT&SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Wholefoods + Amazon
01.2022 - Current
- Developed budget proposals, policies and fiscal guidelines supporting department goals and growth.
- Educated and assisted faculty, staff and students in navigating applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
- Determined, monitored and controlled expenditures required to manage operational, research and personnel expenses of department.
- Led and managed operational and strategic planning, fiscal management and administrative oversight of facilities, equipment and personnel.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Seafood Team Leader
Wholefoods + Amazon
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Checked quality of products and removed expired items.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, tools, and work surfaces.
- Increased sales by explaining characteristics and providing serving suggestions for various seafood items.
- Assisted customers with product selection by making recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs.
MEAT ASSOCIATE TEAM LEADER
Wholefoods + Amazon
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.
- Maintained excellent levels of food safety by frequently checking product dates and temperatures.
COSTUMER SERVICE & E-COMMERCE SUPERVISOR
Wholefoods + Amazon
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Built and designed large displays weekly to promote specific products.
HILTON HOTELS FOOD & BEVARAGES BUYER
Hilton Hotels Corporation
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Studied and monitored market trends to identify potential suppliers.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
Topgolf Marketing Sales
TopGolf
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
- Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
- Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity.
- Launched successful digital marketing campaigns that achieved goals for increased website traffic.
- Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
- Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue.
- Managed budget allocation and resource utilization to maximize marketing ROI.
Flo Brand Marketing Executive
ZIYLAN HOLDING
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, vendors and industry influencers to create positive brand experiences.
- Created and managed budgets to maximize brand reach and engagement.
- Researched and identified new opportunities for product and brand development.
- Managed and oversaw creative projects to drive quality, accuracy and deadline management.
- Monitored and evaluated marketing and advertising campaigns to support brand consistency and engagement.
- Developed questionnaires and facilitated focus group discussions.
NTVSPOR CHANNEL CORRESPONDENT/CAMERAMAN
DOGUS MEDIA
07.2011 - 11.2013
- Delivered content to broad audience by simplifying complex information.
- Met deadlines to provide relevant information quickly to staff and general public.
- Delivered reporting with [Number]% accuracy by checking validity of all facts presented.
- Reported on [Topic] with reliable interpretations of events and [Area of expertise] knowledge.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
Education
Communications Certifications - Communications Systems Technology
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY
01.2013
Communucation Faculty - Radio,Cinema, Television Broadcasting Technology
SELCUK UNIVERSITY
07.2012
Skills
- Communication
- Business Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Development
- Financial Management
- Operations Management
- Business Planning
- Team Leadership
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Sales Techniques
- Negotiation
- Policy Implementation
Resumeobjective
Proactive and dynamic Manager with a proven track record of driving business growth and leading high-performing teams. Looking to bring my strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and strategic mindset to wholefoods Markets+ Amazon to achieve and exceed business objectives.
Dedicated and people-oriented Manager with a track record of enhancing employee engagement and performance. Seeking to join Wholefoods Markets + Amazon to foster a collaborative and productive work culture while driving the achievement of organizational goals.
References
- Johnathan Leddy, +1 303 520 24 62
- Billy Windram +1 303 589 18 66
- Francis Lane, +1 720 483 60 61
- Patrick lightburn, +1 734 636 63 61
- Enderhan Karakoc +9 505 443 40 12
Certification
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE
CAREER DEVELOPER TEAM LEADER CERTIFICATE
DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIZATION CERTIFICATE
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
MEAT&SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Wholefoods + Amazon
01.2022 - Current
Seafood Team Leader
Wholefoods + Amazon
01.2020 - 01.2022
MEAT ASSOCIATE TEAM LEADER
Wholefoods + Amazon
01.2018 - 01.2020
COSTUMER SERVICE & E-COMMERCE SUPERVISOR
Wholefoods + Amazon
01.2016 - 01.2018
HILTON HOTELS FOOD & BEVARAGES BUYER
Hilton Hotels Corporation
02.2015 - 11.2016
Topgolf Marketing Sales
TopGolf
05.2014 - 04.2015
Flo Brand Marketing Executive
ZIYLAN HOLDING
06.2013 - 09.2014
NTVSPOR CHANNEL CORRESPONDENT/CAMERAMAN
DOGUS MEDIA
07.2011 - 11.2013
Communications Certifications - Communications Systems Technology
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY
Communucation Faculty - Radio,Cinema, Television Broadcasting Technology
SELCUK UNIVERSITY
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