MURAT KOCAK

Experience

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  KOCAK Import & Export, LLC

  Jul 1996 - Jun 2007

  Accounts Manager, Sales and Marketing

  An agent for European manufacturers of textiles machinery, our company mainly represented;- Italy -> GIESSE Group, ATTUCCI, CORGHI, ITECO Textile- France -> BRACKER AG- Germany -> DREI-S-WERK GmbH- United Kingdom -> PINCO (Bradford) LTD* Renovated IT systems to create a customer database which would be used for marketing and accounting purposes* Updated the warehouse system in conjunction with the new IT system to improve supply and manage inventory costs* Extensive domestic traveling and frequent trips to Europe to meet business partners and visit industry events Show less

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  Emel KOCAK Farming & Agricultural Production

  Jul 1996 - Jun 2006

  Business Operations Manager

  * Supervised the plantation of a citrus orchard for Lemons (Enterdonato variety), Mandarin (Nova variety), and Grapefruit (Star Ruby variety) with modern applications* Practiced open-field cultivation of wheat and maize, caught highest yields in the area with modern approaches to tillage, seed choices, and correct fertilizing* Arranged and managed teams for operations as needed per season, operated various farm equipment during these operations

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  FEMPA Textiles, Production & Trade, LLC

  Jan 1998 - Dec 2007

  Management of domestic market leading customers in Turkey, as well as international clientele in Europe & USA* Growth and relocation brought a shift in managerial duties to include follow-up customer accounts and cost analysis to determine competitive pricing* Creation and implementation of databases and spreadsheets to track raw material supply vs customer deliveries, billing and accounts receivables* Extensive domestic and international traveling to customer locations for presentation of product developments, attendance to trade shows and exhibitions Show less

  • Marketing Manager, Accounts, Sales, Internal Auditing

    Jan 2003 - Dec 2007

  • Production Manager, Human Resources, Pre-Accounting

    Jan 1998 - May 2003
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  M.KOCAK AGRO Production and Trade

  Jul 2006 - Jun 2017

  General Manager

  With improvements in agricultural practices, production qualities, and fruit varieties, international marketing opportunities increased the annual revenues to USD250,000 while the total value of the business increased from USD1,100,000 to USD3,000,000• Headed field operations on a daily basis, as well as demonstrating financial management, accounting and marketing duties off the field• Developed outdated land with contemporary applications and in-demand varieties for higher yields, lower costs, and better profit margins• Improved equipment and operation systems, trained field team under GAP protocols for efficiency with environmentally safer conditions Show less

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  The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2023

  Merchandiser / Counselor

  • Responsible for merchandise presentation at various Home Depot and Lowe’s locations throughout Palm Beach county, inventory management through store software and devices, continuous communication with host staff• Active participation in multiple projects for partnering hosts and part of preparations for corporate inspections• Tasked as an assistant merchandiser on special occasions to support peer teams outside territory• Supervisory team leader and training partner to fellow M/Cs