Burak Açar

Available to hire

Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Media Executive at DeFacto
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Led multi-channel digital media campaigns and performance marketing for a major retailer, managing multi-million budgets, optimizing ROI, and leading cross-functional teams.
Assistant Online Business Manager at Huawei Consumer Business Group
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Supported Huawei Turkey’s consumer e-commerce activities, overseeing content and campaign management for the brand’s online platform.
Senior Digital Media Manager at Buzz Interaction
November 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019
Planned and executed digital media campaigns; managed influencer collaborations; led a team of five media specialists; drove brand awareness and ROI across campaigns.
Junior Digital Media Manager at Good Works PR Agency
May 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Supported digital media campaigns and media planning tasks for clients; assisted reporting and analytics.
Marketing Intern at Alternatif Bank A.Ş
August 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Gained exposure to marketing campaigns and campaign support activities.

Education

Economics at Istanbul Kültür University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
English as a Second Language Program at ASA College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Google Ads Certifications
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Online Marketing Certification
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Hootsuite University Certification
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Digital Media Certificate Program
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Product Photography Course
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Telecommunications, Professional Services