Resume
EXPERIENCE
Owl Tourism | Turkey
Apr 2017 - Present
OWL Tourism - Travel AgencyFounder & General Manager
OWL Tourism is a registered company and travel agency based in Turkey providing bespoke high-value, exclusive holidays all over the world.
Specialized in Bespoke Holidays, Luxury Villas, Golf Breaks and Concierge Services.
Provides also Sports Camps, Health Tourism, Conference - Event - Wedding organizations.
Overseasinfo.tv | Online & UK
Nov 2018 - Present
Overseasinfo.Tv.Ltd - Travel & Experiences PlatformConsultant
Overseasinfo.tv, a new trend tourism platform which allows traveling the world from home.
- Where to go?
- What to do?
- Where to stay?
WL Convention | Turkey
Oct 2021 - Present
WL ConventionChief Operations Officer
WinterLeague Convention brings together professionals, executives, and organizations from the football industry to discuss, learn, and network. The event features keynote speakers, interactive forums, panel discussions, exhibitions, and education sessions on a range of topics, including football, women in sports, sport science, sports media and marketing, and B2B opportunities. The convention provides a unique platform for individuals and companies to connect, exchange ideas and best practices, and explore business opportunities in the world of football. WinterLeague Convention is an essential event for those who want to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in the football industry.
Notably, WinterLeague Convention holds the distinction of being the first event in the sports industry financially supported by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade. This endorsement reflects the convention's significance as a pivotal gathering for fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and business development within the football community.
KP Web & Graphic | Online & Turkey
Jan 2016 - Present
Kivanc Pehlivan Web Development ServicesWebsite Development Consultant
KP, Offer services as a way to help businesses with various aspects of a website project, from creating the website’s design, building a development strategy, developing a content strategy, creating a navigational path or site map, and offering SEO consultation.
Professional Travel | Turkey
Sep 2013 - Mar 2017
Professional TravelManaging Director
Established in 2007 Professional Travel (GB Holidays) has a wealth of experience in bringing individuals and groups from Europe and Turkey to Belek & Antalya for golf.
In 2014 we expanded the business portfolio from being a holiday and golf tour operator into other sports, including swimming, tennis and cycling to Turkey & Cyprus for training and competition.
> The European Challenge Tour Handling Company
> Sole provider for PGA Polska and the PGA of Czech Republic.
Professional Travel was presented with the Award as the Best Tour Operator, which Supports Sports at the international World Tourism Forum, 2015.
Master Tours | Germany
Sep 2013 - Mar 2017
Master ToursTurkey Director
Appointed as MasterTours Turkey Director.
Full responsibility for service quality and marketing.
Lykia Links Antalya | Turkey
Apr 2013 - May 2013
CLUB MED Antalya - Lykia Links AntalyaDirecteur de Golf
Lykia Links Antalya the first and true links course on Mediterranean.
18 Holes, Perry DYE Design ‘Links’ golf resort. Wall to wall Paspalum Greens, Tees and Fairways. 70 bay, year around grass tee driving range facilities. Over 32000 achieved rounds, per year.
5 star 433 hotel rooms & suites and 5+ star 16 villas for high profile 1200 guests.
Jul 2011 - Apr 2013
Lykia World & Links Golf AntalyaGolf Manager
- Top100 World Golf Courses (Golf World 2012-98th)
Apr 2010 - Jul 2011
Lykia World & Links Golf AntalyaAsst. Director of Golf
- Top100 Europe Golf Courses (Golf World 2011-52th)
Jun 2008 - Apr 2010
Lykia World & Links Golf AntalyaGolf Operations Manager
Startet the position during construction time.
- Top100 Europe Golf Courses (Golf World 2009-63rd)
Akkanat Group | Turkey
Jan 2007 - Mar 2008
Kempinski Hotel the DomeGolf Sales & Concierge Representative
Akkanat Group owns Kempinski Hotel the Dome, Antalya Golf Club and Sirene Belek Hotel in same location. Kempinski Hotel the Dome is a High Class Golf Hotel in Belek / Antalya. 5 star 159 rooms / suites and 16 high class villas along the PGA Sultan Golf Course. The PGA Sultan and the Pasha Golf Courses are managed by Antalya Golf Club and is achieving over 70.000 rounds per year. Pasha and Sultan Golf Courses hosted many major tournaments like THY Open, Eisenhower Trophy, Beko Pro-Am and Kempinski Pro-Am…
Sep 2003 - Jan 2007
Antalya Golf ClubGolf Reception Responsible
The PGA Sultan and the Pasha Golf Courses are managed by Antalya Golf Club and is achieving over 70.000 rounds per year. Pasha and Sultan Golf Courses hosted many major tournaments like THY Open, Eisenhower Trophy, Beko Pro-Am and Kempinski Pro-Am
Figo GmbH | Germany & Turkey
Oct 2002 - Mar 2003
FIGO GmbH, Yazıcı GroupSales Representative
Yazıcı Goup Works on Construction, Design, Production and Application areas. Performs Construction and decoration applications in and outside of Turkey. Turkey distributorship for Dow Chemical polyurethane group. Designs tens of products under Pema brand and exports to various countries.
EDUCATION
1996 - 2001
Trakya UniversityDiploma for German Language Teacher
Deutsch Didaktik und Pädagogik.
2000 - 2001
Trakya UniversityCertificate for Primary School Teacher
2000
Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt-GermanyInternship Certificate
School, university, language practice, regional studies
2001
Trakya UniversityCertificate for English Language Teacher
High intermediate level
Nov 2001 - Jul 2002
Turkish Land Forces CommandMilitary Discharge Certificate
Air Defense Sergeant
English Teacher (Officers and petty officers)