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Kamila Sonmez

@kamilasonmez

International Business graduate fluent in Dutch, English & Turkish, skilled in sales, operations, and cross-cultural teamwork.

Netherlands

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What I'm looking for

I seek an operational role where I can apply process improvement and sustainability experience, collaborate across functions, grow professionally, and contribute to measurable efficiency gains.

I am an International Business graduate with experience in operations, sales, and international collaboration. My academic journey included completing my major in Leadership & Change in Amsterdam and my minor in Management at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK, giving me valuable international perspectives.

Through internships as TranskaTankers in Istanbul and Bridgestone Mobility, I developed strong skills in operations, process improvement, and stakeholder communication. I also worked as an Inside Sales Executive at JustEat Takeaway, where I gained hands-on experience in building client relationships, supporting onboarding processes, and achieving sales targets.

I am fluent in Dutch, English, and Turkish, with beginner proficiency in Spanish, and I thrive in multicultural environments where teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability are key. I am passionate about contributing to dynamic, internationally oriented companies where I can grow further in sales, operations, and leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Inside Sales Executive

Current

JustEat Takeaway

Jan 2025 - Present (8 months)

Overtuigde potentiële B2B-partners, onderhandelde samenwerkingsdeals en gebruikte CRM-platforms om leads te beheren en commerciële targets te behalen.

B2B Sales Negotiation CRM (Salesforce)Lead Management Onboarding Communication

Intern Shipping Broker

Transka Tankers

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Managed daily tanker operations tasks including cargo coordination and regulatory monitoring, maintained digital documentation and reports, and communicated with international teams to resolve logistical issues and keep vessels on schedule.

Documentation Management Regulatory Compliance Invoicing Reporting

Stagiair Scheepsmakelaar

Transka Tankers

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Beheerde dagelijkse taken voor tankeroperaties, coördineerde vrachtschema's en controleerde naleving van regelgeving, waardoor operationele continuïteit en documentatiekwaliteit verbeterden.

Operations Coordination Regulatory Compliance Data Entry Reporting Cross Cultural Communication

Stagiair Operations

Bridgestone Mobility

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Analyseerde en verbeterde een KPI om operationele efficiëntie en duurzaamheid te verhogen; voerde zelfstandig onderzoek en implementeerde oplossingen binnen het bedrijf.

KPI Analysis Process Improvement Data Analysis Sustainability Initiatives Project Coordination Report Writing Cross Functional Collaboration

Operations Intern

Bridgestone Mobility

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Analyzed and improved a KPI to increase operational efficiency and sustainability, conducted market research, developed recommendations, and collaborated with logistics, supply chain, sales and finance to implement solutions.

KPI Analysis Sustainability Market Research Cross Functional Collaboration Reporting Microsoft Excel Presentations)

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Hogeschool van Amsterdam

Bachelor of Applied Science, International Business

Activities and societies: Major in Leadership; minor coursework and international minor study completed in England; conducted internships and a graduation project involving data analysis and cross-department collaboration.

Completed a Bachelor-level program in International Business with major in Leadership and a minor in Management; conducted an independent graduation project focused on improving operational sustainability and KPI performance.

Sheffield Hallam University

Minor, Management

2023 - 2023

Activities and societies: Studied management modules as an international minor; engaged in coursework supporting operational and sustainability topics.

Completed a minor study period in Management at Sheffield Hallam University as part of the International Business program.

University of Applied Sciences of Amsterdam

Havo, General (Havo)

Attended vocational-level secondary education (Havo) prior to higher education.

University of Applied Sciences of Amsterdam

Bachelor of Arts, International Business

2020 - 2024

Activities and societies: Internship in Istanbul as a shipping broker; graduation project collaborating with Bridgestone Mobility across logistics, supply chain, sales, and finance.

Completed a Bachelor's degree in International Business with practical internships and a graduation project focused on sustainability and KPI improvement.