Sheyma Akgun
@sheymaakgun
I build operations, procurement, and digital commerce workflows for independent businesses.
TurkeyWhat I'm looking for
I launched Artigo Art Cafe from concept, planned and delivered 50+ creative workshops, served 200+ customers, and manage purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory, daily operations, marketing, and its Shopier store.
I've also built Etsy businesses for handmade gemstone jewelry and digital products, handling product design, storefronts, listings, customer communication, photography, branding, and keyword research. Earlier, I supported international client communication and export operations at Saygın Ambalaj ve Matbaacılık, managed a Souq.com storefront for More than Soap in Dubai, and coordinated import/export, logistics, documentation, purchasing, and supplier relationships at Besan Elektrik.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Operations Manager
Artigo Art Cafe
Dec 2025 - Present (8 months)
Founded and launched an independent art cafe, managing purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory, and daily operations. Planned and delivered 50+ creative workshops, served 200+ customers, and grew the Instagram community to 880+ followers.
Founder & Jewelry Designer
Glam Gem Design Store (Etsy)
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Founded and managed an Etsy storefront for handmade gemstone jewelry, including product photography, branding, customer communication, and order management.
Founder & Digital Product Designer
Shop (Etsy)
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Founded and managed an Etsy shop designing SVG vector files and printable digital products, including product research, graphic design, and listing management.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self Employed
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Designed print-on-demand graphics for an Etsy apparel business and created custom designs, conducting market research and preparing production-ready artwork.
Customer Relations & Operations Representative
Saygın Ambalaj ve Matbaacılık
Sep 2019 - Sep 2022 (3 years)
Supported business development for a manufacturer of premium laminated cardboard packaging, identifying B2B opportunities and managing communications with international clients.
E-Commerce Marketplace Support
More than Soap
Apr 2011 - Feb 2012 (10 months)
Created and managed the company's online storefront on Souq.com, uploading and maintaining product listings for natural soap and skincare products.
Import & Export Associate
Besan Elektrik San. İç ve Dış Tic. Ltd.Şti.
Oct 2005 - Jan 2007 (1 year 3 months)
Managed import and export operations, coordinated international supplier communications, and prepared documentation and logistics for sample shipments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Illinois at Chicago
Coursework Completed, E-Commerce
2003 - 2004
Completed coursework in E-Commerce.
Cuyahoga Community College
Coursework Completed, Computer Science
2001 - 2003
Completed coursework in Computer Science.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
TurkeyAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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