Gozde Unel, CIP

Experience

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  Dubova Law Office

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2013

  Summer Intern

  • Reviewed previous cases undertaken by the firm• Researched various issues regarding family law and civil law to contribute to preparing petitions • Handled tasks at the court houses such as filing cases, assisting with the executive proceedings

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  Koç University Office of International Programs

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  Peer Advisor

  • Shared information and experience on exchange programs with students considering studying abroad• Supported help with application, course selection, visa application and accomodation processes

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  Boden Law

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Summer Intern

  • Researched and drafted legal memoranda on various topics related to latest alterations in energy law• Assisted attorneys with translation, organising and archiving

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  Koç Üniversitesi

  Oct 2014 - Sept 2015

  Administrative Assistant

  • Worked towards meeting non-academic needs of the international members and guests of the university• Helped organize the process of obtaining residence permits of the newcoming international members by making necessary appointments, coordinating with local police departments and accompanying the members while making their applications • Created printed and online content about the life in the university and the city to accommodate the international members and guests of the university • Notified the international community of the social events taking place in the city by moderating the social media channels and offering translation services for non-English events • Hosted and guided the Harvard Krokodiloes, the oldest a cappella group of Harvard University, in the university and in the city before their concert• Acting as the health mentor, took on call shifts to take care of international students' immediate medical needs• Used Microsoft Office softwares of Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Gmail mailing services, printers and copiers on PC and Mac effectively Show less

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  Gunalcin Law Firm

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2015

  Summer Intern

  • Conducted research on corporate law and assisted with collecting data for DD proceedings • Researched Supreme Court practices and drew up memoranda on recent issues on law of property

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  YükselKarkın Attorney Partnership

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2015

  Summer Intern

  • Prepared memoranda and composed advice on labor law • Analyzed recent legislation and precedent on labor law • Translated articles from Turkish labor law legislation and Trade Registry Gazette

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  ARIKAN Law Firm

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2015

  Summer Intern

  • Prepared the documents for incorporation of a startup company• Investigated precedent cases of the Supreme Court and conducted research on law of property• Assisted with litigation processes in courthouses

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  Aksan Law Firm

  Sept 2016 - Oct 2017

  Intern Attorney

  • Drafted pleadings for civil cases in litigation• Represented clients in trials, discoveries and enforcement procedures • Prepared memoranda and case reports in both Turkish and English for local and foreign clients such as companies in banking, health, construction, media and advertisement industries• Ensured compliance of general assembly meetings, decisions of corporations and associations, executing mergers, branching and conversions of company nature• Utilized software of Microsoft Office 365 such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and mail services such as Outlook and Gmail and software of Lotus Notes and M-Files on both PC and Mac as well as all technical office supplies such as fax machine, printer, copier, scanner in a proficient way Show less

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  Istanbul Courthouse

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

  Intern Attorney

  • Helped court clerks in different courts with archiving, sorting and handling incoming paperwork using National Judiciary Informatics System of Institutions• Attended trials, interrogations and lien executions working alongside judges, prosecutors and enforcement officers • Observed and took place in various other litigation and enforcement proceedings as a part of the legally mandated internship

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  Community Dispute Resolution Clinic

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Conflict Resolution Intern

  • Triaged inquiries made to the clinic that provides confidential, voluntary and non-profit dispute resolution services including mediation, conflict coaching, and conflict resolution workshops• Informed parties about the services and performed mediation intake using skills of active listening, de-escalation, and managing difficult conversations • Conducted outreach to departments, organisations, institutions and people both on and off-campus• Planned and implemented strategies on increasing awareness of non-adversarial dispute resolution mechanisms and widening the scope of services the clinic provides as a member of the Advisory Board Show less

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  TNG Community Services

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Case Manager

  • Assessing the disputes referred by Crown Attorney of Private Information Court at 1000 Finch Ave West and 2201 Finch Ave West for suitability for mediation and informing parties to the dispute of the process

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  ClaimsPro LP

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  Claims Service Assistant

  • Created claims and reviewed claim information to determine the appropriate next steps for processing• Made outbound calls, providing effective and efficient data capture

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  ClaimsPro LP

  May 2019 - Nov 2020

  Adjuster

  • Managed a diverse workload including automobile physical damage, carrier liability, personal liability, personal and commercial property claims with professionalism • Licensed to adjust claims in Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island

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  TD Insurance

  Nov 2020 - now

  • Team Leader

    May 2022 - now

  • Claims Advisor II

    Nov 2020 - May 2022