Resume of Vedat Akman
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Personal Information
Date of Birth: February 1967, Istanbul
Languages: Fluent in English and Turkish
E-mail: vedat.akman@newnycrossroads.com
Education
1994 - 1995 Nottingham University, Nottingham, UK
Master of Laws in International Commercial Law (LL.M)
Paper on the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG); Mentor: Prof. M. G. Bridge Paper on the Supremacy of Community Law and Turkish Constitution Comparative Analysis; Mentor: Stephen Weatherhill
1990 - 1992 CUNY - Brooklyn College, New York, USA
Master of Arts in Economics (MA)
Graduate Assistant Level B; Economics Department Appointed by the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York
1986 - 1990 CUNY - Brooklyn College, New York, USA
Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BA)
Undergraduate Assistant Level B; Economics Department Appointed by the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York Chief of Investment Library; Economics Department
Publications
Scientific Research and Writing Methods ; ISBN 978-9944-250-11-5 Derin Publications ; Türkçe/Turkish; 128 pages; Istanbul, 2007
Global Immigrant Stories; ISBN 978-975-8809-97-4 Yakamoz Publications; Türkçe/Turkish; 112 pages; Istanbul, 2007
ESP Guide Book; ISBN 975-8809-96-7 Yakamoz Publications; Turkish; 277 pages; Istanbul, 2007
Gold: Istanbul Gold Exchange and Samples from the World; 'Altin: Istanbul Altin Borsasi ve Dünya'daki Örnekleri' (Co. author) with Journalist Nedim Sener; Globus Publications; Turkish; 14 x 19.5 cm; 242 pgs.; Istanbul, 1994
EC Law and Turkey: Supranational Agreements and EU beyond Economic Union; 'Avrupa Toplulugu ve Türkiye: Uluslarüstü Andlasmalar ve Ekonomik Birligin Ötesinde Bir Avrupa' Alfa Publications; Turkish and English; 16 x 23.5 cm; 202 pgs.; Istanbul, 1996
Globalization and the Agenda for the 21st Century; 'Gelecek Yüzyilin Gündemi TÜGIAD)'Rota and Young Businessman Association of Turkey Publications; Turkish; Istanbul, 1998 The Biggest Economic Crises in the Modern World; 'Modern Dünyadaki En Büyük Ekonomik Kriz' Rota Publications; Turkish; Istanbul, 1998
Introduction to Risk Management in Banks (first) and (second edition); 'Bankalarda Risk Yönetimine Giris 1. Baski, Finansal Araciligin Evrimi 2. Baski', Co. author; First edition Çetin Printing House and Second edition Filiz University Publications; Turkish; Istanbul University; Istanbul, 2001
True Success Stories from Turkey 1 and 2; 'Ülkemizden Gerçek Basari Öyküleri 1 ve 2' Book consists of stories of young Turkish (The Outstanding Young Persons Award) winners. It is a personal compass for individual thought leadership. A pragmatic guide to help young people achieve personal success through self-esteem. Sistem Publications; Turkish and English; 13,5 x 19,5 cm; 188 pgs.; Istanbul, 2002
Success Stories from Turkey 1 and 2; 'Türkiye' den Basari Öyküleri 1 ve 2' Book consists of stories of young successful Turkish People. Hayat Publications; Turkish; Istanbul, 2003
Success Stories of Turks in USA; 'ABD' deki Türk Beyin Gücü' Book consists of stories of young successful Turkish People who stay in USA. Hayat Publications; Turkish; Istanbul, 2004.
New NY Crossroads: A Journey to Oneness; BookSurge Publications; English; New York, 2006; www.newnycrossroads.com
New NY Crossroads : Global Immigrant Stories; ISBN 9944-5355-0-8 A Publication of New NY Crossroads LL.C - New York/USA Printed by Koridor Printing House - Istanbul/Turkey Ahi Evren Cad. Nazmi Akbaci Ticaret Merkezi D Blok No:68 MASLAK/ISTANBUL www.jcistanbulcrossroads.com, www.globalimmigrant.org
- Junior Chamber International 'Best LOM Publication World Award' in Las Vegas, USA
- Success Conferences; 29 May 2002 - 9 September University Conference Saloon-Izmir; 31 May 2002 Almira Hotel - Bursa.
- 2002 JCI Special Jury Award given to Theodora Foundation (Cocuk Hizmetleri Vakfi-Turkey). "Gercek Basari Oykuleri II" Book By vedat Akman. This book tells the stories of the people who were nominated for JCI Awards, also the story of Theodora Cocuk Hizmetleri Vakfi-Turkey is being told. This book's copyright fees is being donated by Vedat Akman to Theodora Foundation (Cocuk Hizmetleri Vakfi-Turkey).
More references on Turkish books by Vedat Akman are available through their Turkish Publishers and on internet Turkish books at www.tulumba.com and www.estore.com.)
Experience
2006 – Present: Kadir Has University
Cibali Merkez Kampüsü
Kadir Has Cad. 34230 Cibali – Istanbul
+90 212 533 65 32 / 628
Full-Time Faculty Instructor of ESP (English for Specific Purposes) Business Administration and Business Communication
2004 - 2006 Globe Institute Of Technology (4-Year College)
291 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
(212) 349 4330
Full-Time Faculty, Ref: Prof. Richard Holley/Chairman, General Education
Instructor of ESL (English As Second Language), Business Management, Operations Management
2004 - 2006 Katherina Gibbs School (2-Year College)
232 (also 50) W. 40th Street, New York, NY 10018
(212) 703 5651
Adjunct Faculty – Part-Time; Ref: Linda Anastasia/Dean, General Education Dept.
Instructor of Economics (Macro-Micro)
2002 - 2003 Center for Advanced Strategy, Istanbul, Turkey
Director of EU and USA relations
2001 - 2002 IPS - Sendero (USA) and Yordam (Istanbul) Co., Turkey
Consultant of Risk Management in Banks
Provided Turkish banks with experience based consultation and software solutions to solve risk management issues. Participated in joint educational seminars with the Turkish Bankers Association Visiting scholar IPS-Sendero London Office, UK
2000 - 2001 Ekspres Securities Co., Istanbul, Turkey
Portfolio Manager
Helped clients understand and manage the risk associated with determining the value of their portfolios and report to management periodically Implemented in-house training courses in securities and edited periodical research publications
1999 - 2000 Young Businessman Association of Turkey, Istanbul
Consultant Economy
Represented TÜGIAD in lobby activities such as YES Young Entrepreneurs for Europe, Belgium. Prepared and edited reports, monthly publications and books
1998 - 1999 EVG Securities Co., Istanbul, Turkey
Research Manager
Analyzed changes in the ISE and prepared periodically company, sectorial and economic reports and forecasts. Marketed and increased client potential by developing new financial products
1997 - 1998 Channel E Television, Istanbul, Turkey
Director of Economy
Edited financial news and prepared programs on Istanbul Stock Exchange, Istanbul Gold Exchange, Franchising and economy in general (In association with the Finance Club, Economic Foundation of Turkey, Global Securities Co., and Turkish Bank)
1996 - 1997 GFC Securities Co., Istanbul, Turkey
Research Manager
Directed a research group in analyzing the changes in the ISE (Istanbul Stock Exchange) and reported to management periodically; preparing company, sectorial and economic reports and forecasts
1992 - 1994 Turkish Foreign Trade Bank, Istanbul, Turkey
Foreign Exchange Dealer
Traded in spot and swap currency deals. Worked in all stages of treasury operations including back office. Joined seminars, simulations and workshops on Futures, Options and Swap foreign currency contracts (DC. Gardner and Intercon Educational Services). Visiting scholar in Mais Pierson Derivatives Co., London-UK
Awards and Achievements
2007 JCI Europe Best Publication Award
Junior Chamber International ‘Best NOM Publication Conference D Europe Award’ in Maastricht – Belgium
NNYCR – JCI Istanbul Crossroads 2007 (Meeting of Cultures) is a short film festival that aims to create a global awareness on the issues surrounding the experiences of the immigrants (local or international) and their identity in their adopted homelands. The Festival supports the short film makers in the form of a film contest. This is world’s only immigration themed short film festival that hopes to promote meeting of cultures. “NNYCR 2007” is organized by JCI Istanbul, a non-profit organization affiliated to JCI, recognized as a partner organization for Global and Continental Initiatives by UN and various other institutions including Council of Europe and EuroChambers.
January 2002 Junior Chamber Istanbul, Turkey
For services in TOYP (The Outstanding Young Persons) project - Turkey
October 1999 Junior Chamber International, Cannes, France
"Ordinary People Best Seller"; 'Siradanlik Best Seller'; book in support of earthquake victims in Turkey in sponsor with Global One Telecommunications. 6-13 October 1999, JCI World Congress in Cannes-France
August 1999 Turkish Young Businessman Association, Istanbul, Turkey
For services in earthquake aid to Adapazari and Gölcük - Turkey
October 1998 Turkey's Outstanding Young Persons Award, Istanbul, Turkey
First in Personal Achievement Category
November 1998 TEMPO Magazine, Istanbul, Turkey
Made Turkey's most successful list
May 1998 Street Children Foundation, Istanbul, Turkey
"Colors"; 'Renkler' ; book in support of street children with the Street Children Foundation
June 1990 Brooklyn College, New York, USA
Certificate of Merit for services to the Economics Department
Internal Auditors Association of Turkey, Channel E, Rota Publications, ILSA (International Law Students Association), Fatih Rotary, Fenerbahce Rotaract Club, Bosphorus University Finance and Economics Student Association, JCI Bursa and Founding Member of Self Development Association.
Recent Professional Development Workshops (Education)
Classroom Discipline - Katherina Gibbs School 03/2005
Class Management - Globe College 12/2004
EU Common Trade Policy and Turkey EU Focus Session – College of Europe (Brugge)