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KADRİYE YESIM LYONS

Peterborough,Cambridgeshire

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in strategic planning and leadership. Proven ability to build effective teams and enhance communication skills. Multilingual expertise in public relations and upselling, excelling in high-pressure environments while driving problem-solving initiatives. Focused on leveraging these skills to achieve organizational objectives and promote growth.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Self Employed

KYL Property Management and Maintenance
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
09.2023 - Current

Established KYL Property Management to streamline property sales for Turkish investors in UK.


  • Identified optimal properties tailored to specific investor requirements.
  • Calculated expenses leading to rental stage for client approval.
  • Sourced solicitors to support legal processes effectively.
  • Coordinated post-title deed registration tasks to ensure rental readiness.
  • Managed property lettings to achieve maximum occupancy rates.
  • Facilitated communication between tenants and landlords, ensuring timely property maintenance.


Self Employed

Hot Properties in Turkey
Warrington, Cheshire
03.2005 - 01.2019

Established a company to facilitate Real Estate sales for English investors in Turkiye.


  • Identified and prepared properties for sale, ensuring comprehensive project details were accessible.
  • Created promotional content, including images and information for the HPT website and marketing materials.
  • Participated in major exhibitions across UK to enhance visibility of offerings.
  • Set up promotional stands in shopping malls, engaging potential investors effectively.
  • Organised property viewing trips, guiding clients through selection and purchase processes.
  • Ensured timely delivery of necessary documentation, facilitating smooth transactions.
  • Provided ongoing aftersales support, addressing diverse client needs post-purchase.


Self Employed

Textile Sales Agency
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
01.2002 - 12.2004

Established operations in UK for Kipas as a textile sales agency.

  • Regularly visited customers to showcase new fabrics and garments.
  • Facilitated production of customer-required products.
  • Coordinated order follow-ups with factory until delivery completion.

Sales manager

Kipas Holding
ISTANBUL, TURKIYE
11.1998 - 09.2001

Managed customer accounts for UK, USA, Canada, Mexico, and H&M.

Coordinated with agencies in various countries to ensure seamless operations.

  • Notified factory of incoming orders and monitored production until delivery.
  • Prepared new collections for international exhibitions and client visits.
  • Guided team members on upselling and cross-selling techniques, enhancing customer value.
  • Implemented training programmes that boosted overall team performance.
  • Crafted effective sales pitches leading to high conversion rates.
  • Resolved production-related issues to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

Supermarket Vice Manager

Migros
Istanbul, Turkiye
01.1998 - 07.1998

Delivered high-quality products, enhancing customer satisfaction.

  • Ensured coordination between headquarters and stores for seamless operations.
  • Facilitated staff training to improve customer service quality.
  • Piloted change management initiatives to boost organisational adaptability.
  • Maintained inventory control, minimising stock shortages.
  • Supervised project timelines to guarantee timely completion.
  • Developed accurate sales forecasts to enhance strategic planning and reporting.
  • Monitored health and safety compliance to reduce workplace accidents.


Marketing and advertising consultant

Show TV/ Showpa
Istanbul, Turkiye
10.1996 - 12.1997
  • Developed comprehensive marketing plans aligned with departmental strategies.
  • Achieved increased customer engagement through targeted advertising campaigns.
  • Coordinated placements across television, radio, and print to maximise reach.
  • Established relationships with key industry influencers to enhance brand reputation.
  • Managed public relations efforts to maintain a positive company image.
  • Oversaw design of marketing materials to communicate unique selling propositions effectively.
  • Prepared media plans and secured campaign budget approvals from project owners.
  • Executed promotional events to generate interest in products and services.

Education

NVQ Level 4 - Road Construction and its Management

Yildiz Teknik Universitesi
Istanbul/Turkiye
09.1991 - 06.1993

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership
  • Public relations
  • Upselling
  • Multilingual

Affiliations

  • Cooking, Baking, Gardening, Travelling.
  • Reading books about homeopathy, home remedies.

Certification

First Certificate in English December 1994

Languages

English
Intermediate

Timeline

Self Employed

KYL Property Management and Maintenance
09.2023 - Current

Self Employed

Hot Properties in Turkey
03.2005 - 01.2019

Self Employed

Textile Sales Agency
01.2002 - 12.2004

Sales manager

Kipas Holding
11.1998 - 09.2001

Supermarket Vice Manager

Migros
01.1998 - 07.1998

Marketing and advertising consultant

Show TV/ Showpa
10.1996 - 12.1997

NVQ Level 4 - Road Construction and its Management

Yildiz Teknik Universitesi
09.1991 - 06.1993
KADRİYE YESIM LYONS