Numan Akdağ

• Built net new publisher revenue from scratch to a six figure monthly run rate within 90 days of active ramp (first reaching in December) • Sustained performance over 6 consecutive months (Nov-Apr), consistently outperforming peer cohort • Developed and scaled a multi stage pipeline across diverse, vetted publisher segments, including premium partners, generating 700+ qualified leads and 75+ deals, and activating nine figure brand funded media budgets (retail, travel, QSR, entertainment, pharma, telcom, EDU, home services, finance, insurance) to drive repeatable CPC/CPA monetization beyond affiliate baselines • Structured and advanced enterprise level partnerships, including an eight figure IO, with high intent traffic partners • Applied performance driven economics to qualify, close, and scale deals efficiently, delivering 17× ROI at peak run rate

• Owned and scaled a seven figure lead generation portfolio, growing monthly revenue from early traction to consistent six figure levels • Drove 60%+ of total company revenue (81% since Jan 2024), with full ownership of publisher performance, unit economics, and advertiser outcomes • Delivered 14× ROI over 24 months by structuring acquisition, payout, and partner incentive models • Built and managed a portfolio of 500+ affiliate partners across diverse publisher models, scaling volume while maintaining traffic quality • Led growth operations end to end, driving revenue expansion and partner performance at scale

• Managed multi channel performance programs (affiliate, influencer, mobile) for enterprise retail brands in Turkey (including Amazon, Nike, Mango, Sephora, and Huawei), optimizing CPS, CPC, and CPI models to drive consistent double digit YoY revenue growth • Improved partner and channel performance by designing segmentation, commission structures, and placement strategies that increased ROAS and shifted conversion contribution toward high value partners • Led a 20+ person affiliate organization (intern to senior level) within the account structure, owning end to end performance delivery and partnering closely with directors and business leadership to drive client outcomes • Drove performance improvements across affiliate and mobile channels by identifying inefficiencies in acquisition and partner mix, leveraging tools such as GA, Adjust, and Appsflyer

• Scaled Amazon Associates in Turkey by onboarding and developing high performing content, influencer, and comparison partners, driving sustained growth in traffic and revenue • Expanded premium placement opportunities across key categories, increasing visibility and contribution from top publishers • Localized partner strategy using category and performance insights, aligning campaigns with consumer behavior and seasonal demand • Partnered with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Amazon Ads, Prime) to activate cross functional initiatives supporting key growth periods

• Managed and scaled affiliate monetization across Promocodes.com and sister properties in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, driving consistent revenue growth • Owned commercial relationships with major affiliate networks and high value merchant accounts, negotiating improved economics and securing premium placements to expand margins • Drove seasonal revenue acceleration during peak retail periods, delivering six figure uplifts through exclusive promo codes and increased visibility • Supported product and monetization initiatives across cashback, browser extension, and search monitoring, contributing to improved engagement and audience value

• Improved browser extension checkout performance and user experience through structured QA and close collaboration with engineering • Analyzed competing coupon extensions to inform feature direction and maintain competitive positioning in the market • Managed and refined automated coupon logic across major e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, BigCommerce), ensuring accurate behavior at cart and checkout • Investigated and resolved tracking and coupon application issues, supporting consistent promo delivery and user engagement

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