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Arda Kutlar

London,London

Summary

Motivated and curious final year Economics student with a strong focus on continuous learning and applying newly acquired knowledge in real-world scenarios. I have a strong passion for marketing/digital marketing strategy, focusing on creativity and delivering desired results. I thrive in environments where I can collaborate with teams and develop innovative strategies. Quick to adapt and always eager to implement effective marketing solutions, I aim to contribute fresh insights while growing alongside an organization.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Marketing intern

Salz-Berg
London
09.2024 - Current
  • Created a SOSTAC strategy plan for the brand, focusing on brand identity, storytelling and digital strategy.
  • Gave briefs to a creative agency for the brand's digital catalogue and product label design.
  • Been working on content creation for the brand across all platforms.
  • Established the Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media accounts for the brand. Has been responsible for the management of these accounts; creating and publishing content, and regulating ads operations.
  • Been working on the Amazon store for the brand, designing and optimizing the FBA store.
  • Been responsible of influencer collaborations and communicating with agencies.
  • Currently managing the ad/video production process for the brand by communicating/briefing production companies.

Strategy intern

MullenLowe Istanbul
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted market research, gaining insights into customer preferences and trends.
  • Presented innovative ideas at team meetings for effective ad strategies.
  • Prepared presentations about competitors and competitor strategies and presented them to the Director of Strategy.
  • Wrote strategic brief templates.
  • Created a campaign for Axe, working with other departments.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.

Marketing and sales intern

Kolsan Tyres
Kocaeli
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Conducted market research to understand the customer base and enhance products.
  • Participated in weekly brainstorming meetings, contributing innovative ideas for upcoming marketing initiatives and branding efforts.
  • Compiled industry data on competitor pricing, materials costs and supply chain issues to help set accurate pricing.
  • Improved brand visibility through strategic marketing tactics.
  • Developed marketing strategies to increase market share.
  • Prepared detailed reports on marketing campaign outcomes.

Operations intern

Hap Production
Istanbul
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
  • Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
  • Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
  • Managed social media platforms, creating and scheduling content to maintain consistent online presence.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Sussex
Brighton
09/2022 -

Certificate of Higher Education - Oxford Digital Marketing: Disruptive Strategy Program

University of Oxford
Oxford
05.2024 - 07.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing

Imperial College Business School
05.2024 - 09.2024

High School Degree -

Uskudar American Academy
Istanbul / Turkey
09.2015 - 06.2020

Skills

  • Presentations
  • Brand Development
  • Market Research
  • Project Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Financial Analysis
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Management
  • Brand Storytelling

Languages

English
Fluent
Turkish
Native

Timeline

Marketing intern

Salz-Berg
09.2024 - Current

Certificate of Higher Education - Oxford Digital Marketing: Disruptive Strategy Program

University of Oxford
05.2024 - 07.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing

Imperial College Business School
05.2024 - 09.2024

Strategy intern

MullenLowe Istanbul
07.2023 - 08.2023

Marketing and sales intern

Kolsan Tyres
06.2021 - 07.2022

Operations intern

Hap Production
06.2020 - 08.2020

High School Degree -

Uskudar American Academy
09.2015 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Sussex
09/2022 -
Arda Kutlar