SIPAN IPEKYUZ
Cuffley
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in trade and compliance, operations, digital marketing, and data analysis. Demonstrates proficiency in UK and EU customs procedures, export documentation, compliance checks, and logistics coordination to support market entry strategies and supply-chain optimisation. Skilled in managing Google Ads, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram campaigns to drive engagement and performance. Adept at competitor research, economic monitoring, Excel reporting, and performance tracking to inform strategic decision-making. Committed to leveraging diverse skill sets to deliver impactful solutions in dynamic business environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Freelance Business & Trade Consultant
Sipek Consulting
London
2020.11 - 2026.01
- Supported 15+ SMEs with UK/EU/Turkey market entry, from product research to local setup execution
- Optimised logistics and documentation workflows, cutting processing times by ~50% (4 weeks → 2 weeks)
- Delivered digital marketing campaigns increasing client enquiries by 20–25%
- Acted as lead liaison between Turkish suppliers, freight forwarders, and UK customers
Foreign Trade Specialist
CC Tobacco Tütün Tarım A.Ş.
Diyarbakir
2019.05 - 2020.10
- Managed end-to-end export operations to EU market
- Identified and engaged new international buyers
- Reduced shipment delays by 30–40% through improved planning and coordination with freight forwarders and customs agents.
- Produced weekly export performance reports to track efficiency
Intern
Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey
Ankara
2017.07 - 2017.08
- Supported monthly and quarterly collection of 8–12 macroeconomic indicators, contributing to internal monitoring reports in Economic Monitoring Department.
Education Consultant
Interrex Foreign Education Consultancy
Bournemouth
2016.06 - 2016.10
- Advised 20+ students on UK language school and university applications, including application and visa guidance.
- Updated website and social media content, contributing to increased enquiry volumes.
Education
BA - Business Administration
Dicle University
Turkey 2015.01 - 2019.01
Erasmus Programme - Business Administration
University of Economy WSG
Poland 2017.01 - 2018.01
Skills
- Trade & Compliance: UK & EU customs procedures, export documentation, compliance checks
- Operations: Market entry strategy, competitor research, logistics & supply-chain coordination
- Digital Marketing: Google Ads, LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram campaign management
- Data Analysis: Excel reporting, performance tracking, economic monitoring
Certification
Google AI Essentials (2025), English GESE (2025), English CEFR B2 (2016)
CERTIFICATIONS & LANGUAGES
Languages: Turkish (Native), English (Advanced), Kurdish (Advanced), Polish (Basic)
Timeline
Freelance Business & Trade Consultant
Sipek Consulting
2020.11 - 2026.01
Foreign Trade Specialist
CC Tobacco Tütün Tarım A.Ş.
2019.05 - 2020.10
Intern
Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey
2017.07 - 2017.08
Erasmus Programme - Business Administration
University of Economy WSG
2017.01 - 2018.01
Education Consultant
Interrex Foreign Education Consultancy
2016.06 - 2016.10
BA - Business Administration
Dicle University
2015.01 - 2019.01