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Bartu Gurakin

Edinburgh,Midlothian
Bartu Gurakin

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Innovative Graphic Designer with history creating bespoke graphics to exact client demands. Motivated and focused on delivering original campaigns within target timeframes. Skilled in transforming basic design concepts into unique, engaging multimedia projects.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Momentous Production
Edinburgh, Midlothian

Director / Owner
04.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepared and presented campaign proposals to clients for approval.
  • Identified target audiences and analysed characteristics, behaviours and media habits.
  • Determined best form of media for specific clients and campaigns.
  • Managed projects to meet budget and time constraints.
  • Created high-performing campaigns on Google Ads, Facebook and Instagram.
  • Creatively interpreted client briefs to develop and produce unique, engaging design packages.
  • Designed engaging brochures, banners and signs for printing.
  • Oversaw design development from concept to completion, including branding graphics, print design and marketing collateral.
  • Developed creative concepts to produce engaging content across industries.
  • Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
  • Owned video content production from planning through to post-production.
  • Kept up-to-date with latest techniques, equipment and trends in video production.
  • Applied digital styling techniques to enhance photo colour and quality, editing to align with brand guidelines.
  • Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
  • Accurately assessed photoshoot requirements, materials and conditions to determine appropriate equipment selection.
  • Performed retouching and colour correction in Adobe Lightroom for optimal results.
  • Planned and prepared for numerous on-location and studio shoots concurrently.

AK-EE UK LTD
Edinburgh, Musselburgh

Operations Manager
10.2022 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.
  • Strategically scheduled and managed 5+ staff members, maintaining high-performing business operations.
  • Monitored and reviewed operational performance, aiding improved business strategy to maximise productivity.
  • Aided senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
  • Increased department profitability by reducing operations costs.
  • Partnered with internal teams to develop new operating opportunities to enhance service delivery.
  • Cut company operating budgets through improved staffing, resourcing and inventory management.
  • Served as key corporate representative, liaising with various stakeholders in support of operational excellence.
  • Minimised discrepancies by effectively training employees on best practices, policies and procedures.

Green Garnish Creative
Turkey / London, City of Westminster

Director / Co-Owner
01.2020 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Addressed business critical challenges proactively.
  • Prepared and presented campaign proposals to clients for approval.
  • Proofread advertisement and marketing content before release.
  • Negotiated costs for advertising room, social media and other features on behalf of clients.
  • Interacted with internal and external partners to evaluate, implement and maintain media plans.
  • Made and maintained good contacts with newspapers, magazines and other media owners.
  • Interpreted and delivered to client media objectives, requirements and targets.
  • Increased revenue opportunities through maximised digital ecosystem use.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with employees, enhancing staff retention figures.
  • Strategised long-term business needs, driving customer feedback to deliver ongoing process improvements.
  • Defined scope for wide range of projects.
  • Managed business operations, financial performance and investments of company.
  • Delivered speeches at events and conferences to enhance brand awareness.
  • Evaluated challenging developments and provided solutions for company.

Kutusan Packaging
Izmir, Bornova

Head of Design
02.2018 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Applied critical path project management techniques to deliver projects within budget.
  • Increased brand recognition within niche using evidence-based marketing practices.
  • Led and inspired team of 5 to uphold brand standards and demonstrate professionalism.
  • Identified training needs and opportunities to provide Continued Professional Development (CPD) for staff.
  • Directed activities of staff to maximise service availability and play to teams' strengths.
  • Flexed with changing specifications and technological developments to maintain conformance with specifications and schedule targets.
  • Produced design renderings readily understood by technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Achieved 100% on-time completion of projects, using project completion matrix to track design and technical close out.
  • Identified, escalated and resolved design issues with 100% success.
  • Guaranteed client satisfaction, producing realistic design programmes to satisfy design, procurement and construction requirements.
  • Maximised productivity, verifying document control and project workflow systems were constantly adhered to.
  • Redesigned hardware components, analysing and improving existing designs to minimise product costs.
  • Reduced raw material costs by negotiating with suppliers.
  • Led client meetings and workshops to define project goals and product specifications.

Kaplamin Packaging
Izmir, Kemalpasa

Graphic Designer
03.2016 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Created and developed 2D and 3D design concepts to achieve demands of robust, targeted product strategy.
  • Followed ergonomic principles to develop user-friendly designs.
  • Designed new materials patterns to enhance existing product designs.
  • Observed and evaluated production processes to identify potential cost savings.
  • Calculated production costs based on design parameters.
  • Tested performance, functionality and characteristics of products to help optimise designs.
  • Created quality, high-res digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Mastered Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop Illustrator to support design work and image editing needs.
  • Managed client expectations, advising on branding, design and print production requirements.
  • Remained up to date with practices and industry trends.
  • Produced consistent designs to translate across all platforms.
  • Delivered client projects on time, within budget and to strict deadlines.

Education

Dokuz Eylul University
Izmir

Bachelor of Arts from Musicology
09.2014 - 07.2019

University overview

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop (Expert)
  • Adobe InDesign (Expert)
  • Adobe Illustrator (Expert)
  • Adobe Premiere (Expert)
  • Adobe After Effects (Expert)
  • Adobe Lightroom (Expert)
  • Adobe Encoder (Expert)
  • Xero Accounting Software (Proficient)
  • Figma (Expert)
  • Blender (Advanced)
  • Spark AR Studio (Advanced)
  • Logic Pro (Expert)
  • Pro Tools (Expert)
  • Wordpress / HTML (Proficient)
  • Microsoft Office (Expert)
  • Sound Design / Editing
  • Video Shooting / Editing
  • Photo Shooting / Editing
  • UI / UX Design
  • AR / VR Design
  • Production layouts
  • 2D and 3D modelling
  • PC and Mac platforms
  • Sketching

Languages

English
Fluent
Turkish
Native
Spanish
Elementary
German
Elementary

Timeline

Operations Manager
AK-EE UK LTD
10.2022 - 10.2023
Director / Owner
Momentous Production
04.2022 - Current
Director / Co-Owner
Green Garnish Creative
01.2020 - 07.2022
Head of Design
Kutusan Packaging
02.2018 - 02.2020
Graphic Designer
Kaplamin Packaging
03.2016 - 12.2017
Dokuz Eylul University
Bachelor of Arts from Musicology
09.2014 - 07.2019

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