Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Gizem  Balata

Gizem Balata

Dubai ,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Confident and knowledgeable Lawyer and Author with an experience over ten years in corporate law and four years in writing Children Books. Published two books for elementary level in Turkish; "Gizemli Hikayeler-Kayıp Tablonun Pesinde" (The mystery stories- chasing the missing painting) and "Gizemli Hikayeler-Savanalarda Sır." (The mystery stories-secret of the Savannah's)



Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lawyer and Author

Misba Tourism and Construction Inc Co
Istanbul, Turkey
04.2013 - Current
  • Safeguarded client interests throughout legal proceedings.
  • Managed property sales transactions according to legal requirements.
  • Designed digital and print materials to engage audiences.
  • Collaborated with illustrators to design complementary written and visual pieces of work.
  • Wrote to specific target audiences and reading levels.
  • Promoted work on social media platforms, enagaging with target audience to drive awareness.
  • Coordinated book tours to promote newest release, engage with fan base and drive sales.
  • Consulted with editors and publishers to understand purpose of desired content.
  • Connected with readers through in-person events and social media.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law

Istanbul Bilgi University
Turkey
09/2007 - 05/2012

Master of Education - Education

American University in Dubai
Dubai
09/2023 -

Creative Writing Program - Literacy

Luset Kohen Fins
Turkey
12/2020 - 03/2021

Skills

  • Corporate law
  • Contract law
  • Litigation
  • Reviewing contracts
  • Oral argument
  • Highly organised
  • Multilingual
  • Google Workspace
  • Communication skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
  • Social media marketing
  • Leadership

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Languages

Turkish
Native
English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Affiliations

  • Books
  • Travel
  • Social Media

Social Media

Providing useful books travel, activity, and lifestyle suggestions for children and families from my Instagram account.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lawyer and Author

Misba Tourism and Construction Inc Co
04.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law

Istanbul Bilgi University
09/2007 - 05/2012

Master of Education - Education

American University in Dubai
09/2023 -

Creative Writing Program - Literacy

Luset Kohen Fins
12/2020 - 03/2021
Gizem Balata