WHO IS ?

Vedat Akman (Ph.D) is a popular nonfiction "self-help" Author and Academician from Turkey. The author, with his warm and witty style, takes on the role of mentor. Individuals in many of his "self-help" books became influential public figures in their communities. Akman has done an outstanding job for his community with his books by promoting young successful individuals and creating a new source of inspiration for other young people. His style is informal yet knowledgeable, the content of his books are extensive and his wisdom invaluable.The author offers smart, real and inspiring wisdom through the examples of selected individuals' stories and experiences. That's why his work stands out as real, inspirational and full of anecdotes. Akman has received many national and international nominations and awards for his works. His latest work "Global Immigrant Stories" book won Best Publication Award in JCI European Congress Maastricht 2007 at world famous MECC Congress Centre. Akman was then awarded a special award for his accomplishments as author and creator of the International Short Film Festival project  JCI Istanbul Crossroads (JCIST) .

JCI Istanbul Crossroads International  Short Film Festival and Contest was created to rise global awareness on the issues surrounding immigration by supporting short film makers in the form of a short film contest and festival. It is supported and organized by JCI Istanbul, a non-profit organization, affiliated to Junior Chamber International, recognized as a partner organization for Global and Continental Initiatives by UN and various other institutions including Council of Europe and EuroChambers.

Akman is a graduate of Fordham University,  New York (2011) MBA, Nottingham University Nottingham,UK (1995) with Master of Laws in International Commercial Law(LL.M) and MA degree from CUNY - Brooklyn College, New York (1992) with a BA degree also from CUNY - Brooklyn College(1990). His recent publications are as follows; Global Immigrant Stories; Yakamoz Publications; Istanbul, 2007 ; Gold: Istanbul Gold Exchange and Samples from the World; (Co. author) with Journalist Nedim Şener; Globus Publications; Turkish; 242 pgs.; Istanbul, 1994; EC Law and Turkey: Supranational Agreements and EU beyond Economic Union; Istanbul, 1996; Globalization and the Agenda for the 21st Century; (TÜGIAD)'Rota and Young Businessman Association of Turkey Publications; Turkish; Istanbul, 1998; The Biggest Economic Crises in the Modern World; Rota Publications; Turkish; Istanbul, 1998; Introduction to Risk Management in Banks (first) and (second edition); Co. author; First edition Çetin Printing House and Second edition Filiz University Publications; Istanbul, 2001;True Success Stories from Turkey 1 and 2; Sistem Publications; Turkish and English; Istanbul, 2002; Success Stories from Turkey 1 and 2; Hayat Publications; Turkish; Istanbul, 2003; New NY Crossroads: A Journey to Oneness; BookSurge Publications; English; New York, 2006; Global Immigrant Stories; A Publication of New NY Crossroads LL.C - New York; Printed by Koridor Printing House; Istanbul.  Akman received many awards but the most recent ones are following; Junior Chamber International 'Best LOM Publication World Award' in Las Vegas, 2006; JCI ‘Best NOM Publication Conference D Europe Award’ in Maastricht – Belgium and JCI World Congress “World’s Best Public Relations Program Award” Antalya 2007.  Author Vedat Akman (Ph.D) is also a supporter of the TOYP, The Outstanding Young Person's award project in Turkey. This is an award also given world wide. Vedat Akman (Ph.D) was a recipient of this award in Turkey in 1998. For more info about TOYP international, please visit this site: www.jcisl.org/toyp Akman completed his Ph.D on Banking & Finance from Kadir Has University. 

Akman is the founder and director of EMAJ Emerging Markets Journal of Business Management (peer-reviewed) published by Pittsburgh University Library System and co-sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Press (2011). He is also the founder of both (JCIST) JCI Istanbul Crossroads International Short Film Festival & Contest (2006) and CINEJ Cinema Journal (peer reviewed) published by Pittsburgh University Library System and cosponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Press (2011). He has books published from Yakamoz (2007), Derin (2007), Hayat (2004), Sistem (2002), Filiz (2002), Rota (1998), TÜGİAD (1998), Alfa (1996), Dünya (Globus-1994), Era Publication Houses (1994) in Turkey and BookSurge Publication House (2006) in USA.  Akman, received numerous awards for his achievements nationally and internationally. He served as a full-time faculty member (Business Administration Department) at Kadir Has University since (2006-2011). Beginning of September 1, 2011 he is a full-time faculty at Beykent University Istanbul. Akman, also gives seminars at Istanbul Bar Association Education Center (SEM) on communication skills since 2008. 

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