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ismail iridere

@ismailiridere

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Experienced event and sports manager delivering high-impact international events and stakeholder value.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles leading sports and event operations where I can drive strategic growth, build cross-cultural teams, and deliver high-quality participant experiences.

I am an experienced event and sports manager with over seven years delivering high-impact international sports and corporate events, including VIP guest operations for the UEFA Champions League Final. I combine logistics, budgeting, vendor negotiation, and volunteer coordination to deliver seamless experiences under pressure.

I have driven measurable results—raising event revenue by 25%, increasing local brand awareness 200%, and achieving 100% guest satisfaction for major international clients. I build cross-cultural teams, cultivate stakeholder partnerships, and design programs that boost participation and retention.

I hold an MA in Sports, Culture & Event Management and a BA in Sportmanagement, and I am passionate about athlete development, inclusive community programs, and strategic leadership to scale events and operational excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Event Manager

BauKU OG

May 2021 - Aug 2025 (4 years 3 months)

Organized and executed 10+ high-profile events annually, driving a 25% revenue increase and establishing partnerships with city council and five local organizations that engaged 1,500 participants and boosted local brand awareness by 200%.

Event Management Partnership Development Budgeting Marketing Strategy Volunteer coordination Community Engagement

Guest Relations Manager

Octagon

May 2025 - Jun 2025 (1 month)

Coordinated transportation, accommodation, and VIP match experiences for 300+ international Mastercard guests at the UEFA Champions League Final; managed Eastern European guest logistics and achieved 100% guest satisfaction.

Guest Relations VIP Logistics Stakeholder Management Event Coordination Transportation Planning Multilingual Communication

Sales Manager

Oxygen Sports Club

Jun 2020 - Mar 2021 (9 months)

Developed and executed sales strategies that increased annual revenue by over 30% and launched client loyalty programs that improved retention by 20%, while managing CRM and B2B relationships.

Sales Strategy CRM B2B Sales Loyalty Programs Revenue Growth Account Management

Junior Project Coordinator

Viewpoint Istanbul

Nov 2015 - Mar 2021 (5 years 4 months)

Planned and delivered 8+ corporate and sports events totaling 3,000+ attendees, overseeing budgeting, logistics, vendor selection, and onsite troubleshooting to ensure successful execution.

Project Coordination Budget Management Vendor Management Troubleshooting

Volunteer Coordinator

Youth and Sports Volunteer Association

Jun 2015 - Mar 2021 (5 years 9 months)

Promoted from volunteer to coordinator within one year; led volunteer teams for national and international sports events including Istanbul Marathon and Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race.

Volunteer Management Training Cross Cultural Communication Risk Assessment Team Leadership