Afsun Gurbanov

Experience

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  Samur, LLC

  Mar 2005 - Jan 2006

  Sales Representative

  - Conducted telemarketing and sales of home and kitchen appliances- Handled outbound and inbound calls- Prepared daily calls and sales report- Promoted to supervise a team of 8 sales representatives- Managed the team and applied motivational innovations to the sales team- Motivated the team and controlled the daily routine task accomplishments

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  Bank of Baku

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2007

  Research and Development Specialist

  - Prepared SWOT analysis for the bank- Conducted competitor analysis and benchmarking- Conducted product research and development activities- Participated in sales and portfolio reports preparation processes- Conducted in-store customer surveys and reflected results to the general research and development studies

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  Gilan Gabala Canning Factory

  Jun 2006 - Jul 2006

  Production Engineering Intern

  - Conducted time study and work study for process optimization purposes- Participated in health and safety regulations review and analysis- Participated in quality control studies and activities

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  Auto Azerbaijan

  Mar 2007 - Apr 2009

  Marketing Specialist

  - Prepared periodic sales and marketing reports- Conducted new and facelift model launch campaigns- Participated in preparation of sales and social campaigns- Conducted PR activities- Participated in Dealer Network Development program of the company- Managed internet and web activities of the Hyundai brand- Developed an internet based dealer connection and data sharing system- Conducted marketing research, in-store surveying, review and analysis- Conducted sales forecast and sales planning activities Show less

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  Volt Elektrik Motor San. ve Tic. A.Ş

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2007

  Management Intern

  - Conducted process optimization study- Participated in detailed employee performance evaluation process improvement activities- Created Excel spreadsheet for performance evaluation calculation - suitable for future editions- Conducted ergonomics, health and safety analysis and prepared a review and change offer report- Participated in meetings and training sessions in order to have a broader view of processes

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  Explorer Technology Magazine

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2010

  Co-founder

  - Conducted company establishment and all start-up procedures- Conducted general management and coordination of the team- Managed sales, distribution and marketing activities- Supervised the content development and design activities of the magazine- Conducted surveys, analysis and pricing activities- Supervised the website content management

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  Deva Nutrition

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  Marketing Manager

  - Conducted general sales and marketing activities of the company- Conducted B2B customer relationship building and management with small and mid-size suppliers- Prepared annual sales forecast and marketing plan- Managed online activities, newsletters, social network existence of the company- Conducted several new product development activities- Conducted new product label design and market launch activities- Delivered product rebranding and label re-design activities- Prepared recurring sales and marketing reports for the upper management- Conducted direct mail marketing- Managed distribution, order fulfilment and back-order processing Show less

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  GoVeg360.com

  Dec 2010 - now

  Co-Founder

  - Conducted inventory planning and procurement- Conducted sales planning, pricing and online product listing- Managed marketing and advertising activities- Conducted order fulfilment and back-ordering- Conducted daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly sales, marketing and advertising reports

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  ABC Toys

  Oct 2011 - Aug 2012

  Marketing Manager

  - Conducted sales and clerk activities in the store- Participated in store set-up and installation, managed merchandising and store design- Conducted inventory management and back-order processes- Conducted sales forecast and inventory planning- Initiated online store and social network existence- Managed several in-store events and activities for kids- Conducted several promotional and advertising activities- Coordinated PR activities and relationship with local media channels Show less

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  NOD Magazine

  Aug 2012 - now

  Co-Founder

  - Managed marketing activities- Conducted general management- Supervised the content development, design, sales & marketing, distribution teams

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  FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

  Sept 2012 - Nov 2012

  Accreditation Director

  - Conducted general Accreditation management- Conducted information security and accuracy- Conducted venue zoning and privileges matrix establishment- Coordinated the Accreditation team and integration between Accreditation and other teams- Participated in Accreditation center(s) set-up and installation- Delivered training for the Accreditation staff and volunteers- Coordinated Accreditation center(s) daily running, badge production and delivery processes- Maintained the welcoming environment and atmosphere at the Accreditation centres Show less

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  Auto Azerbaijan

  Dec 2012 - May 2014

  Brand Manager

  - Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep makes brand management - Conducting marketing planning and management activities - Conducting marketing research and analysis, annual marketing planning and implementation - Brand marketing budget planning and management - Advertising and PR activities - Development and implementation of new campaigns - New product launch and market entry activities - Internet and social media marketing activities management - Coordination and management of CRM - Development of customer loyalty program - Management of internet presence of brands, content development and e-marketing - Working closely with media and building brand awareness through ATL - Management of BTL activities and promotions - Working with local and international agencies on new campaigns Show less

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  Morpho

  May 2013 - now

  Co-Founder
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  Qafqaz University

  Sept 2013 - May 2014

  Lecturer

  - Delivered Ergonomics and Human Factors lectures- Delivered Systems Analysis lectures- Conducted in-class case studies, team building exercises, role-plays and discussions

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  Baku 2015 European Games Operation Committee

  May 2014 - Jul 2015

  Workforce Operations Manager

  - Active involvement in Workforce Planning for Test Events and Games-time- Conducted Workforce team integration and Workforce Operations project planning- Planning of Games-time Communication and Engagement program- Planning, development and implementation of Reward and Recognition program- Planning, development and delivery of General, Role Specific and Venue Specific Trainings - Development of Workforce owned policies and procedures - Back of House Lost and Found service facilitation planning, development and training of the team- Post-Prioritization and Redeployment planning, preparation and delivery on venue level - Calculation of space, FF&E and technology requirements, planning, procurement and logistics - Project planning, logistics and delivery of Venue Specific Training - Development of Workforce Operations on-boarding training program and delivery - Development of Workforce Operations contingency plans - Scheduling and rostering for Workforce staff using Atos - Scheduling and rostering support to Functional Areas on venue level - Workforce Operations management on Test Events, Competition days, Dress Rehearsals, Opening and Closing Ceremonies - Cluster Workforce Operations planning and management Pre-Games - Planning and development of Volunteer engagement mobile app Show less

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  Ketchi

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

  Deputy General Manager

  - Conducted the development of marketing strategy of the brand- Competitive analysis of the dairy market in Azerbaijan- Conducted product development and product entry to the market - Developed marketing plan and marketing budget for the company - Managed advertising and public relations activities- Developed several B2B partnerships in the local market- Management of the distribution of the goods to the retail market- Management of the internet presence of the brand- Management of the e-advertising campaigns and internet activities- Management of operations and logistics for distribution unit- Management and development of distribution Show less

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  Baku Grand Prix (Baku City Circuit Operations Company)

  Nov 2015 - Sept 2016

  Chief of Marshal Logistics & Welfare

  - Developed a comprehensive recruitment plan for Marshals- Conducted Marshal recruitment, sourcing and selection- Developed a comprehensive Marshal training program- Delivery of Senior Marshals training- Delivery of General and Advance level Marshals training- Provision of logistics support for all Marshal trainings- Developed a comprehensive Race-time logistics & welfare plan- Delivery and provision of logistics and welfare support to all Marshals during Race-time- Development and planning of Marshal Center- Management and supervision of Marshal Center activities- Development of policies and plan for Marshal accommodation Show less

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  ADA University

  Jan 2016 - May 2021

  Adjunct Instructor

  - Delivered Marketing & Service Management course.- Delivered Buyer Behavior in Global Markets course.- Delivered Marketing Management course.- Delivered Marketing in a Global Context course.

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  Baku 2017, 4th Islamic Solidarity Games

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  Senior Manager, Workforce Communications & Engagement
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  Baku Shopping Festival

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2017

  Digital Marketing Consultant
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  Staffy

  Jan 2021 - now

  Co-Founder

  Staffy makes staffing easy.Staffy’s vision is to provide a holistic hiring solution for human resources professionals, recruiters and companies of any size. We understand that it would be possible only by providing solutions for the entire hiring funnel. It would be magical if you could share your job listings, create hiring stages and steps, see your applicants, take your potential candidates from stage to stage easily, involve other company members in your hiring process, and make it a wonderful experience for everyone involved, right? Staffy realized what you imagined.Staffy is the right place to search for the right job! It is very convenient to search and filter among thousands of job listings, apply with a simple click. Easy apply functionality enables job seekers to apply for jobs very easily without additional hustle. You will use your existing resume and profile information to apply for any job listing of your choice. No limits! Apply on as many vacancies as you wish. You can even apply for multiple positions of the same employer. Show less

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  Fermer.az

  Jan 2022 - now

  Founder

  Fermer.az is a farmers network that helps anybody in farming and agriculture industry to connect with each other and customers. Farmers network and marketplace is currently started in Azerbaijan but has a vision to connect everyone in the industry regionally and globally.