ILIASS DEROUICH

ILIASS DEROUICH

CRM, Business Operations & Virtual Assistance

iliassderouich02@gmail.com+90 551 271 32 40Istanbul, Türkiye

Professional summary

CRM and business operations professional with experience in sales, customer management, administration, data, and e-commerce. Skilled in organizing workflows, managing information, supporting customers, and using digital and AI tools to improve efficiency.

Experience

CRM & Operations Manager · MB Company

March 2026 - September 2026 · 6 months

Managed internal CRM operations and supported team performance across daily workflows. Monitored activity, scheduling, attendance, lead distribution, and performance metrics while ensuring consistent use of internal systems.

  • Progressed from a sales-focused role into CRM and team operations management
  • Gained hands-on experience monitoring team performance and operational workflows
  • Developed experience managing lead distribution and performance data
  • Supported process improvements to increase team organization and efficiency
CRM ManagementOperations ManagementTeam CoordinationData ManagementPerformance TrackingLead Management

Sales Expert · MB Company

October 2024 - March 2026 · 1 year, 5 months

Worked with international clients, presenting and explaining financial services clearly and professionally.

  • Developed professional experience working with an international client base
  • Strengthened sales, negotiation, objection handling, and follow-up skills
  • Gained practical experience using CRM systems and structured customer data
  • Supported new team members and contributed to team performance
SalesCustomer SupportLead ManagementCRM ManagementCustomer CommunicationFollow-up

Freelance Translator, Editor & Content Specialist · Content Up

June 2024 - Present · 2 years, 4 months

Provide remote translation, editing, and content support for documents, websites, and written materials in Arabic, English, and French. Adapt content for different audiences while maintaining accuracy, clarity, tone, and consistency.

  • Built practical experience delivering multilingual content for remote clients
  • Developed strong attention to detail through translation and editing work
  • Successfully managed independent projects while meeting client deadlines
  • Expanded experience across translation, writing, editing, and e-commerce content
TranslationEditingProofreadingContent WritingProduct DescriptionsContent Adaptation

E-commerce Business Owner & Operations Manager · YAHA Store — E-commerce Brand

August 2023 - Present · 3 years, 2 months

Co-founded and manage an e-commerce clothing brand in Morocco, overseeing day-to-day business operations, customer communication, sales, digital marketing, and order management.

  • Co-founded and operated an e-commerce brand from the ground up
  • Built internal systems to organize and manage business operations
  • Combined customer service, sales, marketing, data, and operational responsibilities
  • Developed practical experience managing a real business and its day-to-day challenges
E-commerce OperationsBusiness OperationsCustomer SupportSalesOrder ManagementInventory Management

International Office Assistant · Üsküdar University

June 2022 - September 2023 · 1 year, 3 months

Supported international students with administrative procedures, registration processes, and day-to-day university services.

  • Developed strong experience supporting an international and multicultural student community
  • Strengthened administrative, organizational, and professional communication skills
  • Gained practical experience handling documents, requests, and multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Improved ability to explain complex procedures clearly and assist people from different backgrounds
Administrative SupportData EntryDocument ManagementCustomer SupportEmail CommunicationPhone Communication

Graphic Design & Social Media Specialist · Excellence Center

October 2020 - November 2022 · 2 years, 1 month

Worked in an international educational center providing Turkish and English language programs for foreign students preparing to pursue higher education in Türkiye.

  • Developed practical experience working in an international education environment
  • Built experience communicating educational services to a diverse international audience
  • Strengthened skills in digital content, visual communication, and social media management
  • Combined creative work with day-to-day communication and organizational responsibilities
Graphic DesignSocial Media ManagementContent CreationContent PlanningVisual CommunicationDigital Marketing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

2020 - 2024

Üsküdar University · Istanbul, Türkiye

Completed a four-year, English-taught degree focused on software engineering, system design, databases, web technologies, and practical problem-solving.

Studies in Mathematics, Computer Science & Physics

2019 - 2020

Faculty of Sciences and Techniques · Morocco

Completed foundational studies combining mathematics, computer science, and physics.

French Baccalaureate – Physical Sciences

2019

High School · Morocco

Graduated with a “Good” distinction (15.93/20) in the Physical Sciences track.

Projects

YAHA STORE

An e-commerce clothing brand combining digital branding, customer operations, product management, and a custom internal system for organizing business activities.

E-commerce · CRM · Customer Support · Product Management · Data Management

Hospital Management System

A structured hospital management system designed to organize patient records and operational information through a clear and practical interface.

Data Management · Information Organization · Documentation · Workflow Design · Requirements Analysis

LAVÉRA

A modern e-commerce platform developed for a women's fashion brand, combining an online storefront with a custom management system for products, orders, inventory, and business…

E-commerce · Product Management · Inventory Management · Order Management · Admin Dashboard

Skills

  • CRM & Customer Management — CRM Management, Customer Support, Lead Management, Customer Follow-up, Client Communication, CRM Data Management
  • Virtual Assistance & Administration — Virtual Assistance, Administrative Support, Data Entry, Email Management, Task Management, File Organization
  • Data & Research — Data Entry, Data Management, Data Cleaning, Web Research, Market Research, Data Organization
  • E-commerce Management — Product Management, Order Management, Inventory Management, Customer Orders, E-commerce Operations, Product Listings
  • Sales & Lead Management — Lead Generation, Lead Management, Sales Support, Telemarketing, Follow-up, Objection Handling
  • Content & Social Media — Content Planning, Social Media Management, Content Writing, Caption Writing, Community Management, Canva
  • AI & Productivity Tools — ChatGPT, AI-Assisted Workflows, Prompt Engineering, AI Research, Content Generation, Workflow Automation
  • Web & CMS Management — Website Management, CMS, Content Management, Website Updates, E-commerce Websites, Basic Web Administration
  • Project & Workflow Management — Project Management, Workflow Management, Task Coordination, Process Management, Team Coordination, Workflow Organization

Languages

  • ArabicNative
  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchFluent
  • TurkishIntermediate

Certifications

  • JavaScript (Basic) HackerRank · 31 October 2023

Activities

Football · Photography · Gaming · Chess · Music · Design · Camping · Cooking