Content writer, editor, creative writer, pr

Eray Aytimur
Rua Vicente Borga 148’ 1200-866 
Estrela’ Lisboa
+ 351 911 173 050   erayaytimur@yahoo.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eray-aytimur-539424a0/

PR & CRM & HR ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT
Specializing in communication and event management
•	Combine communication drive with administrative-management skills to get the maximum desired outcomes of performance for each part
•	Lead interpersonal skills with analytic thinking in order to maximize business effectiveness and efficiency 
•	Organize elements within structure to accelerate operational performance and business results
•	Full representation of the employment as a public and legal identity
•	Creative and operational managemet for corporate identity management
•	Fully authorized on continuous improvement of work flows in any sector

SKILLS

•	Creative writing
•	Excellent interview skills
•	Leadership and Administration
•	Well organized and able to maintain clear records-keeping track of records
	•	Team building and management 
•	Translation & Interpretation
•	Effective Communication
•	Cross cultural solutions
•	Auditing and process management


PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE


MANPOWER GROUP SOLUTIONS PT, LISBON
Content Reviewer-Turkish Line
September 2020- ...
Review of content and account activity according to client policy and improving the the quality of services on English and Turkish lines in accordance with other lingual lines

A.K. MUZIK YAPIM ORG. (LABEL) & OPUS3A (RETAILER), ISTANBUL TURKEY
A.K. MUZIK is the biggest independent production & distribution music label in Turkey
OPUS3A is the biggest independent music store in Turkey
Media and PR Director
July 2018- June 2019
April 2006- August 2011
•	Coordinating all public relations activities both for the label and the retailer,
•	Developing a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics,
•	Developing a media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media,
•	Actively managing all CRM process through B2B & B2C means,	
•	Created a brand availability in Turkish media,
•	Designed and lead brand management of world famous artists 
•	Prepared the news content for the albums,
•	Wrote and served highly appreciated press releases,	
•	Prepared promotion materials for the target media,
•	Wrote best-seller marketing releases for retail points,
•	Arranged promotional activities maximizing marketing and sales targets,
•	Translated written materials from English to Turkish,
•	Prepared and delivered all web based content, social media management and customer relations 
	

ANDROID INDUSTRIES, SAKARYA TURKEY
Business System Manager
December 2015 – August 2017
•	Implemented the documentation of Android’s policies and systems meet the requirements of ISO9001:2015, TS – 16949 as well as the implementation of company culture in the local basis
•	Organized and reported Management Review System,
•	Reported the KPI data and dashboards to improve the corrective and preventive actions for getting the best results,
•	Actively organized and lead in internal audits (Lead Auditor of Business System),
•	Gave face to face and remote business system trainings to management team and team members,
•	Managed all corporate communication activities including writing and serving press texts and quarterly bulletins,
•	Translated and edited all English documents and into Turkish,
•	Simultaneously translated the shift management system training from English to Turkish,
•	Actively participated in supply chain and logistics management
•	Proven leadership and teambuilding talents, successfully training and guiding teams of 50+
•	Keen analytical and strategic planning skills leveraged to control inventory/costs, reduce churn, and maximize sales productivity.

ALFA PUBLICATION HOUSE, ISTANBUL
Editor & Translator
November 2013 – May 2014		
Books Edited:
•	Acıların Kadını, Yavuz Hakan Tok, Alfa
•	Ottomans & Crusades, Halil İnalcık, Alfa
•	Middle Ages, Vol. I,  Umberto Eco, Alfa
Books translated from English to Turkish:
•	Guitar For Beginners, Usborne (UK)- Alfa
•	Easy Guitar, Usborne (UK)- Alfa
•	Very Easy Guitar, Usborne (UK)- Alfa 
•	Easy Piano Classics, Usborne (UK)- Alfa
•	Easy Piano Tunes, Usborne (UK)- Alfa
•	Very Easy Piano Tunes, Usborne (UK)- Alfa 

TURKISH RADIO TELEVISION BROADCASTING, ISTANBUL&IZMIR 	
Writer, Editor, Presenter of TV Documentary	
July 2012 – November 2013	
MUZIKSEVER (Music lover) a music documentary based on 13 individual episodes on different aspects of music in Turkey
•	Developed & prepared the whole artistic content,
•	Interviewed with the musicians, producers and other actors of music industry,
•	Wrote texts, press bulletins and editorials,
•	Presented and announced the program (all on youtube)

A.K. MÜZIK YAPIM ORG. (LABEL) & OPUS3A (RETAILER), ISTANBUL
Media and PR Director
April 2006- August 2011(Above)





TRIO LİLA MUSIC LABEL, ISTANBUL
Assistant Producer
March 2005 – March 2006			
•	Planned album production & distribution process,
•	Wrote promotional texts,
•	Booking and management of pianist and composer Ms.Anjelika Akbar, 
•	Line up and production of Phaselis Music Festival
•	Coordinated the total PR activities of highly acclaimed pianist Mrs.Gülsin Onay and harpist Mrs. Şirin Pancaroğlu,
•	Assisted to highly acclaimed violinist Ms.Ayla Erduran during her concerts and marketing activities,
•	Edited the booklet of famous pianist Vedat Kosal Arşiv Serisi 1

AÇIK RADYO 94,9
PR, Advertisement and Reservation Responsible & Producer
July 2001 – April 2004		
•	Planned daily commercial lines according to customer requests, 
•	Budgeted and reported commercial spots on monthly and yearly basis,
•	Prepared all printed promotion&sponsorship materials,
•	Liased with the third parties,
•	Wrote & served monthly releases,
•	Prepared intreviews and translated music contents of Açık Dergi 
•	Interviewed musicians from all over the World
•	Managed all PR and sponsorhip activities through parties, fairs, conferences 

FREELANCE ACTIVITIES
•	Currently working as a freelance journalist and columnist for Hürriyet newspaper, Milliyet Sanat Magazine, jazzdergisi.com since 2005
•	Currently producing and presenting a weekly radio gig on Joyjazz Radio of Karnaval Group since 2015
•	Currently worldwidely booking and managing Greek bass player Apostolos Sideris and Turkish jazz-rap band Bir Seyler Eksik 
•	Booking manager of Turquazz – Anatolian Jazz Festival based in London by Loyka Productions 
•	Coordinator and advisor for TV music documentary, “Bir Şarkı Tut” for Turkish Radio Television
•	Content editor of the TV show of “Boğaziçi'nden” for Turkish Radio Television,
•	Media director of highly acclaimed concerts held in Harbiye Acikhava Tiyatrosu, the most prestigious open air concert hall in Turkey 
•	Actively managed press relations of many Turkish musicians throughout international concerts of İstanbul Jazz Festival, İstanbul Music Festival, Ankara Jazz Festival, Mersin Music Festival 
•	Assisted to Prof. Feza Tansuğ, Professor of Anthropology and Music

EDUCATION

KOÇ UNIVERSITY, Istanbul
College of Administrative Sciences & Economics, B.A. International Relations
1996 – 2001
•	Full Merit Scholarship Student, 1996 – 2001 
•	Dean’s Honor Roll Student, 1997 – 2001

MEV Özel Toros Lisesi, Mersin
1989 – 1996 
•	First ranking in high school graduation 1996 and junior high school graduation 1993
•	128th ranking out of 1.300.000 students in Turkey

LANGUAGE & COMPUTER SKILLS

	English, advanced
	Portuguese, lower intermediate
	German, lower intermediate		MS Office, experienced
	InDesign, intermediate
	Cool Edit, intermediate
CERTIFICATIONS

•	ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, Bureau Veritas İstanbul
•	ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Internal Auditor, Bureau Veritas İstanbul
•	ISO/TS 16949:2009 Automotive Quality Standards, Bureau Veritas, İstanbul
•	ISO/TS 16949:2009 and ISO 14001 Internal Auditor, Android Industries, Zaragoza SPAIN


VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

•	Writer for the special book series for the celebration of Istanbul 2010 Project (Bilgi University Publications): 'İstanbul'da Eğlence (Entertainment in Istanbul)	, 'İstanbul'un Festivalleri' (Festivals of Istanbul) 
•	Media manager of Amateur Jazz Fest, 2006, (Anadolu University), Eskişehir
•	Production manager of AIDS Donation Concert series in 2004, Babylon, İstanbul
•	Participant of MIDEM the international B2B Music Event in 2012, Cannes FRANCE
•	Speaker on media and music relations conference in 2013 Beethoven Festival held by Deutsche Welle, Bonn GERMANY
•	Moderator of Kadın & Jazz Conference in 2016, Nilüfer Jazz Festival, Bursa
•	Participant of European Jazz Conference in 2018 by EJN, Lisbon PORTUGAL


PERSONAL

•	Human rights activist, animal rights supporter, solo traveler, lover of maths & geometry, keen on football, educated on cross cultural patterns, routine cycler, highly reputable jazz critic in Turkey, having a proven track of record of creative writing, financial literacy, punctual, professional babysitter and au pair
•	Female, single, born on Sep 5, 1978, in Mersin 
•	No driving license

Rua Vicente Borga 148’ 1200-866 
Estrela’ Lisboa
+ 351 911 173 050  erayaytimur@yahoo.com