Ufuk POLAT
@ufukpolat
I create impactful retail visual merchandising, events, and advertising experiences across international markets.
TurkeyWhat I'm looking for
I've delivered visual merchandising projects for Colin’s, including store openings in Cyprus and Aydın, SS25 window-display orders, and international support for CSI and MENA stores.
At Unifree Duty Free in Istanbul Airport, I managed daily visual standards, campaign installations, checkout-area layouts, and visual merchandising training for brands including Bottega Veneta and YSL. My sales experience in international terminals also helped improve KPIs through brand and promotional training.
I've also supported more than 40 cultural events with the Yunus Emre Institute and Turkey-Hungary Consulate, coordinating artists, visual production, media, logistics, and event operations. Earlier in my career, I managed international sourcing, logistics, customs, and advertising production projects for major campaigns including Calvin Klein and Armani.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Visual Merchandising Specialist
Eroğlu Holding
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Received training on layout and visual strategies across multiple stores, participated in store openings, and coordinated visual merchandising projects for international campaigns.
Visual Merchandising Specialist
Unifree Duty Free
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)
Conducted store visits to ensure compliance with regulations, supported sales KPIs, and coordinated visual merchandising campaigns with partner companies.
Event & Advertising Consultant
Yunus Emre Institute
Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 (4 years)
Supported event organization and visual processes for official events, managed logistics and media coordination, and assisted artists.
Foreign Trade Specialist
Ödül Reklam Printing Solutions
Jan 2010 - Jan 2016 (6 years)
Managed sourcing, documentation, logistics, and customs for printing materials, and participated in negotiations with international clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Istanbul University
Bachelor's Degree, Brand Communication
Studied Brand Communication at Istanbul University.
Budapest Metropolitan University
Bachelor's Degree, Visual Communication and Design
2016 - 2019
Studied Visual Communication and Design at Budapest Metropolitan University from 2016 to 2019.
Bilge Adam Academy
Certificate, Web and Graphic Design
Completed a certificate program in Web and Graphic Design at Bilge Adam Academy in 2007.
Availability
Location
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