About
I completed my undergraduate studies at Uludağ University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative
Sciences, Department of Economics. Throughout my professional career, I strengthened my skill set
with various specialized trainings, including an Entrepreneurship Certificate from Istanbul University.
My foreign trade career began in 2003 at Federal Elektrik. For over 20 years, I have actively worked in
export, sales, and operation management across the electrical, textile, and footwear sectors. After
working two years at İpliksan's Istanbul office, I continued my career abroad as International
Purchasing Manager in Baku, Azerbaijan, where I lived for approximately 7 years.
Between 2019–2025, I served as the Export Marketing, Sales & Operations Manager at Metin
Ayakkabı, a leading company in Turkey’s leather footwear industry, which achieved the title of export
champion for five consecutive years. During this period, I attended international trade fairs in Italy
four times a year, closely following global industry trends and leading numerous international projects
through special collection development.
After concluding my corporate career, I founded Süreyya Trade to deliver my expertise to a wider range
of companies. Süreyya Trade provides end-to-end export management and consultancy services to
businesses lacking a structured export infrastructure or wishing to begin exporting. Companies can
seamlessly outsource all export sales and operational processes without hiring additional staff.
Additionally, I actively contribute to social responsibility initiatives as a Board Member at UKODER
(International Women in Trade Organization) and as a Flex Consultant at YenidenBiz, supporting
women’s participation in the workforce.
About The Topic
Areas of Expertise
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Export & Import Operations and Sales Management
Establishing Foreign Trade Departments
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International Customer Portfolio Management
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Collection Development & Delivery Processes
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Letter of Credit (L/C) and Banking Documentation
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International Fair Organization & Participation
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B2B Platform & Website Management
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Digital Export & Social Media Strategies
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Supply Chain & Logistics Planning
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Brand Management & Corporate Communications
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Sustainability & Management Consultancy