Mehras Karim

Mehras Karim

Operations Associate

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location of Mehras KarimKadıköy, Istanbul, Türkiye

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Always happy to connect

  • Education

    • Mesbah Private high

      2007 - 2011
      Diploma Mathematics and Computer Science

      Maths and physics Diploma

    • Hult International Business School

      2016 - 2017
      Master of International Business Entrepreneurship International Business
    • Brunel University

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor’s Degree International Business

      Activities and Societies: Le Nurb Newspapaer, Brunel Futsal team, Brunel Persian society

  • Experience

    • Iranian Yaragh Asia

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
      Operations Associate
    • LBIC (London Brunel International College)

      Sept 2013 - Oct 2013
      Student Ambassador
    • Brunel University London

      Sept 2014 - Mar 2016
      Club President

      Brunel University's Iranian society. Managed a team of 6 community members to sustain the welfare of more than 70 Iranians in the university.

    • Leisure inn hotel

      Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
      Receptionist

      A small two-star hotel located in central London.Night shift receptionist.• Welcomed and accommodated guests from all around the world.• Established marketing section of hotel using booking.com, hotels.com and other major booking websites.• Performed bookkeeping to store and sort hotel’s financial data using programs such as Brilliant.

    • MaarkLuxury

      Jan 2015 - Jul 2016
      Operations Officer

      A startup specialised in building panic rooms and importing disruptive construction technology.I attended numerous trade fairs to identify new trends and disruptive technologies in the industry and reported back to the managing team. I have also sourced European suppliers of panic rooms and have negotiated a pre-sale agreement.

    • Little Kickers Group

      Dec 2015 - Mar 2016
      Football Coach

      Supervising and coaching football and general sports to children aged 6-15.

    • Hult International Business School

      Oct 2016 - Sept 2017
      Club President

      Hult International Business School's digital magazine run by the students, for the students. Learn today, Lead tomorrow.• Gathered and led a team of 10 volunteers on publication of 4 quarterly magazines with more than 100 articles published. • Managed the operations of the content creation team with more than 100 freelancers, editing team, marketing team, and event planning team. • Planned and maintained communications across 5 campuses in 3 continents. • Organized 4 events such as ‘Refugee Coffee Talk’ & “Blockchain Coffee Talk” discussing the effects of trends on international economics. Show less

    • S.F. Window Factory

      Sept 2017 - Aug 2018
      Project Manager

      • Co-managed the completion of Oracle Arena renovation project as the assistant project manager.• Optimised the vendor selection process and achieved a 6% lower project cost on average, when comparing to the estimation.• Implemented new technologies to replace the older methods of tracking and archiving.• Lead the hiring process of the new employees and oversee their integration into the company.• Applied agile methods to achieve higher efficiency from the engineering teams working on multiple projects.Learnt how to read construction blueprints and how to apply academic theories in the real world. Show less

    • Labyrinth Consulting

      Jan 2018 - Mar 2020
      Business Consultant

      • Assisted in the launch of 3 startups in the US through idea development and strategic planning.• Hired developers and supervised a scrum team in the development of an independent E-commerce platform.• Designed an online marketing campaign for an international law & immigration exhibition.• Enhanced family-owned businesses through leadership management, business planning, and resolving process lags. • Completed the patenting process for 2 innovative products in the US directory on behalf of the clients.Learnt the importance of analytical thinking and data driven decision-making. Show less

    • SIP Fintech

      Dec 2018 - Aug 2019
      Product Manager

      SIP is a fintech platform designed to bridge the gap between banks and users in four divisions of wealth management, payments, data accessibility and financial education. The features were optimized to empower users’ financial decision making by providing new options and information. SIP’s goal is to collaborate with banks to improve the banking and personal finances environment of Turkey.

    • Meet2Talk Cafe

      Oct 2020 - Dec 2021
      English Tutor

      Tutored local learners on improving speaking skills in English.

    • CREED Podcast

      Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
      Podcast Producer

      Casual conversations with an existential twist joined by people from all walks of life.Delivering a journey of understanding what we are and what makes us who we are through personal conversations with ordinary people. I was joined by a guest every week where they discuss life's most thought-provoking questions such as the meaning of life and existence, as well as more general topics like stories, beauty, psychedelics, and being on the road.

    • TIF

      Oct 2021 - now
      Project Manager

      TIF is a private equity fund active in Istanbul's real estate market as a property developer and investor.• Negotiated purchasing and sales of 11 apartments and organised 7 residential renovation projects.• Controlled project finances during purchasing, renovating and sales.• Coordinated with in-field construction teams on project deliverables and schedules.• Collaborated with stakeholders during conception and construction to set project goals and purposes.• Developed working relationships with chain suppliers, realtors, and local builders.Learnt to collaborate with diverse teams and apply conflict resolution techniques during high tension project sprints. Show less

    • FICO Pets

      Jul 2024 - now
      General Manager

      Fico is run by two siblings who believe that pets are more than just animals; they are cherished family members deserving of the best care. Our mission is to empower pet owners to provide exceptional care for their beloved companions. We strive to create innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life for pets . At Fico, we aim to build a brand that feels like family, fostering a community where every tail wag and purr resonates with joy and love.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Coffee Roasting Intermediate

      The Speciality Coffee Association
      Feb 2020
    • Level 1 FA football coaching

      The Football Association
      Dec 2015
    • Safeguarding Children

      The Football Association
      Dec 2015
    • The FA Emergency aid course

      The Football Association
      Nov 2015
    • CELTA

      Cambridge Assessment English
      Sept 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Ambassador

      Issued by Brunel University London on Sept 2013
      Brunel University LondonAssociated with Mehras Karim