Utku Erkan

Utku Erkan

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sales Finance Specialist | Master of Science in Marketing Management

  • Education

    • Middle East Technical University

      2015 - 2020
      Bachelor of Science - BSc Business Administration
    • Tilburg University

      2021 - 2022
      Master of Science - MSc Marketing Management

      MSc Thesis - Emoji Scales: As a Valid Way to Measure Customer Preferences

  • Experience

    • Harrison's Harbor Watch

      Jun 2017 - Sept 2017
      Line Cook
    • Ernst & Young Global Consulting Services

      Sept 2019 - Sept 2019
      Advisory Intern
    • Türkiye İş Bankası

      Nov 2021 - May 2023
      Assistant Internal Auditor

      - Scrutinized over 300 detailed financial documents, cautiously reviewing each to ensure full regulatory compliance and identify any discrepancies that could pose risks to the organization.- Performed an in-depth analysis of complex financial data to identify potential risks and developed comprehensive mitigation strategies, resulting in a 15% reduction in overall risk exposure and enhancing the company's financial stability.- Executed thorough investigations into multiple employee misconduct cases, ensuring 100% adherence to company ethical standards and compliance with legal regulations.- Prepared exemplary reports that have become essential templates for the entire department, streamlining processes and contributing to a significant reduction in preparation time for 50+ reports annually, thereby increasing overall efficiency.- Contributed to the preparation of over 30 comprehensive audit reports, effectively communicating key findings and actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders, which played a critical role in enhancing compliance and mitigating financial risks within the organization. Show less

    • Eczacıbaşı Yapı Ürünleri

      May 2023 - Jun 2024
      Sales Finance Specialist

      - Developed advanced sales forecast simulations that are actively utilized for strategic planning of budgets exceeding €5M, enabling the organization to allocate resources effectively and anticipate market changes.- Designed an innovative bonus calculation method for the entire company, leading to significantly enhanced employee satisfaction rates and a 35% reduction in turnover, which fostered a more stable and engaged workforce.- Calculated and distributed bonus payments for a sales team of 50 members, ensuring accuracy and equity in compensation, which resulted in notable improvements in employee satisfaction and motivation.- Delivered precise financial forecasts that empowered management to make informed strategic decisions, directly contributing to the achievement of sales targets by uncovering key performance trends over 3 consecutive quarters.- Partnered with sales teams to create individualized performance improvement plans, conducting regular progress reviews and providing tailored coaching sessions that boosted average deal size by 10%, enhancing overall team performance and productivity. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Harnessing the Power of Data with Power BI

      Microsoft
      Apr 2024
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    • Small Business Marketing Using YouTube

      Coursera Course Certificates
      Apr 2024
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    • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

      Google
      Jul 2023
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Score: 107

      ETS
      Sept 2020
    • Custom Attribution Modeling with Google Analytics

      Coursera Course Certificates
      Apr 2024
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    • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

      Google
      Apr 2024
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    • From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online

      Google
      Apr 2024
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    • Extract, Transform and Load Data in Power BI

      Microsoft
      May 2024
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    • Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing

      Google
      Apr 2024
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    • Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

      Microsoft
      Apr 2024
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