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Mehmet Cakmak

Mehmet Cakmak

Sunnyvale,CA

Summary

A seasoned leader in the publishing and media industry, I bring a rich history of fostering Kurdish literature and culture, for many years I gave Kurdish lessons at various institutions through my role at Payiz Publishing House where I published 35 books. My expertise spans editorial planning and effective writing, complemented by a talent for teaching and engaging diverse audiences. My work has significantly contributed to promoting the Kurdish language, demonstrating a unique blend of creativity and educational impact.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Payiz Publishing House
09.2019 - 02.2023
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • He founded a publishing house and published 35 Kurdish books.
  • He served as both a writer and an editor in the publishing house.
  • He participated in many book fairs held in Turkey.

TV Editorial Director

Zarok TV
06.2019 - 01.2023
  • Strategized creative content plans to deliver value to target audiences in alignment with company goals.
  • Protected brand with robust quality control procedures to verify styles and foster culture focused on excellence.
  • Oversaw, inspired and supported creative team of writing and editing staff.
  • Reviewed content at stages to check spelling, grammar and clarity as well as conformance with creative objectives and client goals.
  • He made sure that the Kurdish language was loved and learned by children.
  • He wrote scripts for many episodes of Kurtce animations.

Editorial Writer

J&J Publishing House
04.2018 - 02.2019
  • Utilized to produce professional pieces.
  • Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
  • Utilized social media to engage readers and promote content.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Editorial Coordinator

Aram Publishing House
09.2014 - 01.2018
  • Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
  • Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
  • Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.

Cultural Center Coordinator

City Hall Diyarbakir, Turkey
04.2009 - 01.2014

* Organizing courses in various branches of art at the cultural center.

* Teaching various courses in the department of Kurdish language and literature.

* To organize art and literature events.

* Preparing materials in various branches of art.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Anadolu University
Eskisehir, Turkey
01-2028

Skills

  • Teaching Kurdish language and literature
  • Editorial planning
  • Document Proofreading
  • Research
  • Online content editing
  • Video Production
  • Design processes
  • Effective writing
  • Document Editing
  • Journalism

Languages

Kurdish
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Owner

Payiz Publishing House
09.2019 - 02.2023

TV Editorial Director

Zarok TV
06.2019 - 01.2023

Editorial Writer

J&J Publishing House
04.2018 - 02.2019

Editorial Coordinator

Aram Publishing House
09.2014 - 01.2018

Cultural Center Coordinator

City Hall Diyarbakir, Turkey
04.2009 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Anadolu University
Mehmet Cakmak