About Ray Kerkmez

Ray Kerkmez has in-depth experience in the Corporate, Commercial and Retail sectors including franchise disputes, and this has given him a deep and penetrating knowledge of problems that can arise for business people which enables him to understand the issues in Commercial Disputes so that he can assist parties to reach a resolution of the issues in a dispute while eliminating the need to waste time, money and resources fighting it out in court. His major milestones include accountability for a broad range of business and legal functions, capturing problem related issues, facilitating smooth-running operations and achieving long-term growth objectives.

• Successfully worked on many small and multi-million dollars deals negotiated affiliate contracts worldwide, establishing operational excellence within culturally diverse environments, developed and implemented policies and strategies and overhauled and combined agreements and processes.
• Successful in mediating matters related to Corporate, Commercial, Retail & Franchise that comprise private and institutional investors, debt-holders and investment bankers.
• The fundamental strength of Ray Kerkmez’ practice addresses and solves challenges, by first understanding the client’s distinct situation, and then offering comprehensive strategies tailored to address each client’s unique requirements.
• A skilled tactician, negotiator, conciliator and deal maker successful at capturing cost reductions, facilitating smooth-running operations and achieving long-term growth objectives.
• Unique blend of expertise. Skilled at dealing with property owners, investors, bankers and engineering consultants.
• Critical Thinker, successful at building corporate value and leading a sophisticated manufacturing and service organization.
• Effective decision making under unfavorable conditions.
• Proficient in all four levels of Core FPD Competencies.

Education

Completed Postgraduate Studies at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and has been admitted to the degree of:

• Master of Laws (LLM) completing a Double Major in:
• International Law and Corporate & Commercial Law
• Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR)

Other Studies

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Fulfilled the requirements for BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management.
• Fulfilled the requirements for TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Philosophical Ethics (University of Sydney).
• IT & eCommerce (University of Sydney).
• Successfully completed the requirements for the Advanced Collaborative Practice at UTS
• Mediation studies and has been Accredited under the National Mediator Accreditation System.

Honors

• Globalization and International Economic Law (High Distinction)
• Crisis Negotiation (High Distinction)
• Competition Law in a Global Context (Distinction)
• Dispute Resolution in Commerce (Distinction)
• Dispute Resolution in Civil Practice (Distinction)

Independent Coursework Achieved through studies and Creation

• 200+

Research Papers Written

• Globalization & International Economic Law
• Conflict in the Middle East
• Ethics
• Dispute Resolution in Commerce
• International Human Rights
• Philosophy
• Competition Law in a Global Context
• Role of Economics in Competition Law
• Postmodern Ethics
• Negotiation
• Crisis Negotiation
• Metaphor in Mediation
• Management Skills
• ADR In the Context of (WTO), (GATT), (FTA) & (RTA)
• Dispute Resolution in Civil Practice
• Workplace Dispute Resolution
• Dispute Resolution
• Socio-Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Literature Review
• Comparative Approach Law
• Family Dispute Resolution
• Using Mediation in Workplace Dispute
• Mediation

Membership and Organization

• International Association of Coaching (IAC)
• Association for Coaching (AC)
• International Ombudsman Association (IOA)
• Resolution Institute – Combining LEADR and IAMA
• Law Council of Australia (LCA)
• Collaborative Professionals (NSW) Inc.
• The Royal Society of New South Wales
• Professional Affiliate Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Experience and Contribution

• Strategic planning based on analysis including political, economic, social and technological, i.e. (PEST) analysis and (SWOT) analysis
• Plan courses in consultation with the staff, arrange course timetables and coordinate and supervise teaching assistants to conduct classes
• Provide professional consultative services to government and industry
• Responsible for choosing the syllabus and the books that are suitable for each learning level
• Keep tracking of the students’ progress
• Develop and maintain job descriptions and KPIs
• Develop and maintain position profiles
• Apply staff selection processes using interviewing techniques
• Develop training plans for staff to meet identified skill gaps
• Identify suitable sources of training support
• Arrange training programs to reduce skill gaps for all staff
• Agree on KPIs with each staff member
• Plan and maintain review dates and data collection to enable performance management
• Set appropriate remuneration levels for job accountabilities
• Initiate incentive schemes using KPIs that are within the control of staff
• Research and write a syllabus which covers everything to be taught in a course
• Interpret training packages, prepare lessons and produce resources such as typed notes, diagrams, demonstrations and model patterns for use in teaching
• Teach students in classrooms or workshops, providing theory and practical training through lectures, discussions, practical demonstrations and supervision
• Assess students by setting and marking exams and assignments and evaluating completed projects
• Assess students and staff members of the contracted industries to make sure that resources written addresses their needs
• Counsel and advise students with career and pathway to further education, and refer them to counsellors if needed
• Attend meetings and liaise with the community and industry to address gabs skilling for their staff