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Tugba Yetkin

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

With a diverse background spanning operations and event coordination, project management, and business development in technology, education, and social work, I bring a unique perspective to building relationships and solving challenges creatively. My varied experiences enable me to connect with clients and stakeholders across industries, understanding their needs and tailoring solutions to drive measurable outcomes. At Mearch, I leveraged these skills to identify growth opportunities, simplify complex SaaS solutions, and deliver value in high-pressure environments. I am eager to bring this adaptable and innovative mindset to Atticus, contributing to its mission of empowering professionals in regulated environments and driving ambitious growth in the APAC region.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Specialist

Mearch
04.2024 - Current

Mearch is a cutting-edge SaaS platform that transforms the e-commerce experience with AI-powered search and recommendation solutions.

  • My role as a business developer I perform market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging industry trends, enabling the development of tailored sales strategies and product demonstrations that align with clients' needs.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities by building strategic partnerships with e-commerce companies, aligning solutions to address their pain points and drive measurable outcomes like increasing conversion rates and user engagement.
  • Work cross-functionally with product, marketing, and operations teams to gather client feedback and influence product improvements, enhancing usability, reliability, and security.
  • Nurturing relationships with prospective clients and key stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships by delivering consistent value and maintaining trust in high-stakes environments.
  • Actively use CRM tools and analytics to track sales performance, optimize outreach efforts, and ensure alignment with overarching growth objectives.

Student Experience, Events, Marketing

Kaplan Business School
05.2023 - 12.2024

Kaplan Business School is a leading global provider of higher education, specializing in business and management courses.

  • As a student experience officer at KBS, I serve as the primary liaison for both domestic and international students enrolled on campus, offering initial support and assistance.
  • Guide students through their academic journey, providing personalized direction on their progress, welfare, and acclimation to campus life, particularly focusing on new student transitions.
  • Deliver counselling services to students, addressing concerns related to academic progress, workload management, and personal matters, with referrals to professional counselling resources as needed and when appropriate.
  • Manage the organization and execution of significant campus events, including orientation, graduation, Multicultural Week, Wellness Week, Student Showcase, and High Achievers events.
  • Communicate relevant information and provide guidance on campus programs, procedures, and services to students, faculty, and external stakeholders.
  • Work closely with national stakeholders to coordinate the execution of the cross-campus strategic plan, ensuring it aligns with organizational goals and objectives.

Recruitment and Allocation Coordinator

Salveo Care
01.2022 - 05.2023

Salveo Care provides a continuum of health care services to support people that want to live independently in their homes and continue to participate in the community.

  • My role as a recruitment and allocation coordinator was mainly required communication between multiple NDIS organisations to improve services in aged care and disability.
  • Alllocated support workers to clients according to both support workers and customer needs and preferences and organise rostering.
  • Salveo Care provides a continuum of health care services to support people that want to live independently in their homes and continue to participate in the community.

Project Assistant

Kreatywni, Centrum Współpracy Młodzieży
02.2019 - 02.2020

Kreatywni is Change Foundation in Gdynia, which aims to counteract social exclusion in the district. The Foundation's activities are aimed at building a strong local community. The Foundation runs sociotherapeutic community centers in Gdynia's districts, as well as activities related to the revitalization and organization of the local community.

  • Through my time working on the project in Poland, I worked closely with the Foundation's director and participated in event planning and budgeting.
  • After 6 months of volunteering I have received the position of team leader to supervise a project with ten volunteers and effectively conduct several activities and trainings.
  • I worked with children in the Foundation's kindergarten and with the elderly in the Seniors Club, where I learned to communicate without speaking a language to interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Assisted everyday activities related to organizing the time of the local community within the APTEKA Community Club, as a local activity center.
  • The activities are based on street work, education through play and different types of artistic workshops for various age groups
  • I conducted workshop activities including stop-motion animation and photography, scout trips to Polish rural areas for participants to youth club.
  • I successfully delivered a photography exhibition at the European Solidarity Centre in Gdansk in the end of my project in Poland.

Project Implementation Officer

VicWise
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Company Overview: VicWISE is an NGO platform that advocates for international students across Australia & abroad
  • The organisation supports, connects and engages with stakeholders, government bodies, and prospective employer groups
  • It works to empower international students to achieve goals through advocacy, support, collaboration, and promotion
  • I assisted launching a VISA FACT SHEET to assist students give clear working hour limitation information to employers during job applications
  • I was also responsible for organising a number of networking events for international students determining pathways for their tertiary education in Australia
  • VicWISE is an NGO platform that advocates for international students across Australia & abroad
  • The organisation supports, connects and engages with stakeholders, government bodies, and prospective employer groups

Education

MBA -

Kaplan Business School
11.2022

Bachelor - Media&Communication

Akdeniz University
06.2018

Skills

  • Communication and Relationship Building
  • Technology Proficiency
  • Creativity and Flexibility
  • Sales and Prospecting Tools
  • Collaboration and Cross-Functional Work
  • Data-Driven Reporting and Outcome-Focus
  • Positive Language
  • Methodical Multitasking

Timeline

Business Development Specialist

Mearch
04.2024 - Current

Student Experience, Events, Marketing

Kaplan Business School
05.2023 - 12.2024

Project Implementation Officer

VicWise
11.2022 - 11.2023

Recruitment and Allocation Coordinator

Salveo Care
01.2022 - 05.2023

Project Assistant

Kreatywni, Centrum Współpracy Młodzieży
02.2019 - 02.2020

Bachelor - Media&Communication

Akdeniz University

MBA -

Kaplan Business School
Tugba Yetkin