Can Yılmaz

I have over 10 years of experience in hospitality, restaurant management, and large-scale event operations. Throughout my career, I have managed a wide range of operations, from boutique hotel management and family-run hotel operations to running my own restaurant business and serving as a project manager in international MICE projects. I have developed strong expertise in end-to-end operations management, team leadership, budgeting and cost control, supplier coordination, and on-site event execution.

I perform effectively in fast-paced and dynamic environments, with a strong ability to manage crises, make quick decisions, and ensure operational continuity. I work in a results-oriented manner and manage processes with a focus on efficiency and quality. I hold British citizenship through my mother, who is a UK citizen.

Project Manager at MiceDream (2024-05 – Present)

• End-to-end planning and management of large-scale MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events) projects
• Organization of operations teams, task allocation, scheduling, and performance monitoring
• Coordination of contracts, proposals, and operational processes with suppliers and business partners
• Full logistics management including transportation, accommodation, catering, technical setup, and on-site operations
• Budget planning, cost control, and efficiency analysis
• Conducting pre-event site inspections, on-site supervision, execution, and post-event evaluation
• Ensuring operational continuity through crisis management and rapid problem-solving
• Preparing regular reports and presentations for senior management

Owner & Manager at Ara Meyhane (2020-04 – 2024-05)

• Establishment and full operational management of a restaurant with a tavern concept serving alcoholic beverages
• Daily operations management, customer experience, and service standards oversight
• Staff planning, team management, and training processes
• Menu development, procurement, and cost control
• Revenue tracking and profitability optimization
• Customer relations and brand experience management

Hotel Operations Manager at Mayko Ev Otel Alaçatı (2018-03 – 2020-03)

• Full operational management of a 9-room boutique hotel
• Reservation management, guest reception, and customer relations
• Daily operations management with a small team
• Accounting, procurement, and administrative processes
• Ensuring guest satisfaction and service quality

Hotel Operations Manager at Tusan Hotel Çanakkale (2012 – 2018)

• Overall operations management of a family-run hotel
• Active involvement in front office, reservations, procurement, and administrative processes
• Monitoring accounting and daily operational activities
• Guest relations and operational coordination

BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering – Bahçeşehir University (2012)