MUSTAFA KAVAS

Management Consulting | Organizational Behavior

EDUCATION:

Master of Management – Global Management 2009 – 2010

Queen’s University, Queen’s School of Business, Kingston, ON

Bachelor of Arts – International Trade 2002 – 2007

Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Management Consultant
Larende Informatics & Technologies Services Inc., Karaman, Turkey Apr 2009 – Aug 2009
Implemented a systemic change in the organization by leadıng a research group to rebrand the web
site of (www.larende.com), one of the leading local news agencies in Turkey
Developed and facilitated weekly training programs and brainstorming sessions for a team of 12
executives on web 2.0 technologies and new e-marketing strategies
Adapted the new web site to “ the prosumer philosophy” by incorporating reader participation in
production process (including opportunities to be journalists, editors, and news photographers)

Management Consultant June 2007 – Aug 2008

Tura Foreign Trade & Consulting Co., Inc., Istanbul, Turkey
Involved in and acted as a negotiator in the organization of international gatherings, fairs, and
seminars to unite executives of Turkish SMEs and European MNCs in order to construct strategic
alliances, and increase their international experience
Developed and facilitated executive training programs and consulting services for Turkish SMEs
including Bifa Biscuits Food Ind. Trade Co., Duru Bulgur Food Ind. Trade Co., and Ani Biscuits Food
Ind. Trade Co.

Human Resources Assistant Dec 2006 – Mar 2007

Ulker Group, Istanbul, Turkey
Participated in a cross-functional team to conduct research on the development of human resource
systems that increase employee morale and commitment
Implemented a 360 degree feedback tool across three subsidiaries resulting in a more democratic
atmosphere, increased employee-executive interaction, and overall improved efficiencies

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

Founder, Larende Education Foundation, Karaman, Turkey 2009

Member, The Guild of Alternative Ideas, Istanbul, Turkey 2008 – 2009
Writer, www.larende.com and http://blog.milliyet.com.tr/mustafakavas, Turkey 2007 – 2009
Member, The Foundation of Turkish Education Volunteers, Istanbul, Turkey 2002 – 2007

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, SPSS, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash & Freehand, Corel
Language Skills: Turkish and German
Workshops: Human Interaction Labaratory, Concordia University (2008), Mini-Biz Program, McGill
University (2008)
Interests: Writing and reading articles on management, international travel, and photography
MKavas@business.queensu.ca QUEEN’S MASTER OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT