Damla A.

Born in Trieste, one of the Adriatic’s historic trade and port cities, I grew up close to commerce, logistics, customs, tourism and cross-border business. For me, international trade is not only a profession; it is part of a family legacy shaped around the Port of Trieste through towing & transportation, customs operations and trade. After graduating from International Relations at Dokuz Eylül University, I built my career at the intersection of global trade, logistics, supply chain. At IMSAN GROUP, I worked for nearly five years as an Overseas Import Executive, managing import operations, pricing, cross-trade, multimodal transportation, and customer relations. Later, at METRONAK, I served as a Key Customer Relations and Trade Executive, developing my experience in commercial communication, quotation management, route development, business development and portfolio management. Throughout my career, I have worked across Europe, the UK, the USA, Russia, CIS countries, Central Asia, China, and the Middle East, managing pharma logistics, second-hand equipment, luxury retail goods, construction materials, project cargo, OOG cargo. Today, within BEYMEN GROUP, I am involved in global trade, import, customs, supplier management, and logistics processes for luxury retail brands. The luxury segment requires brand sensitivity, precision, timing, crisis management, commercial intuition and strong international communication. I am also the Founder of RARE SOCIETY COMMUNITY (RSC), a global trade and logistics platform connecting brands, manufacturers, suppliers, logistics partners, and international trade networks through business development, logistics coordination, commercial support, and consultancy. I specialized my background through ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 19011:2018, YYS Safety & Security, Project Management, information security, auditing, corporate security, compliance, green logistics, and AEO trainings. Beyond my professional work, I support young professionals and women’s visibility in business through UTİKAD, UND Women’s Working Group, TEGV, Youth Movement Association, and TurkishWIN. As a licensed tennis and triathlon athlete, I see sport as a field of endurance, strategy, discipline, and mental strength. Coming from a culture of trade and port cities, I continue my career with a global perspective, creating value between brands, markets, routes, and business partners. For inquiries and collaborations: 📧 damla.alp@outlook.com 📧 commercial@raresociety.pro 🌐 www.raresociety.pro