* University Education: University of Surrey, Guildford, England
: (2007-2010)
: Law LLB (Hons): 2:1
* Institute of Legal Secretaries and PA’s
: (2011)
: Legal Secretary Diploma (93%)
* College Education: South Dartmoor Community College
: (2005-2007)
: A Level’s
- Subjects:
• Business
• Mathematics
• Music
• Philosophy and Ethics (AS Level)
* Secondary Education: South Dartmoor Community College
: (2000-2005)
: GCSE’s
Subjects
9 subjects A* - A, including Mathematics, English and Science
Working History
# Employment
* Chapman Tripp – Legal Secretary
: 22/11/10 – Current
• Provides an insight into one of New Zealand’s top tier, full service law firms, gaining familiarity with legal terminology, documentation, procedures and office protocol.
• My interest in recruitment has led me to explore New Zealand recruitment procedures and how they are different from those in the UK.
• Competent when using advanced legal systems, notably Keystone, Winscribe, Hummingbird, Lexis Nexis and Westlaw.
• General administrative tasks: type correspondence from audio and manuscript, proactive diary management, organize client lunches and deal with calls and client queries in the appropriate manner.
* Julian Krinsky Camps and Programs – Counsellor
: 20/06/10 – 7/08/10
• Took on additional roles as a piano teacher and manager of camper finances, demonstrating flexibility to move between roles.
• Real life, problem solving situations tested my responsibility, patience and ability to adapt to the needs of each individual camper.
* Esporta – Member Relations and Sales Assistant
: 01/03/09 – 18/06/10
• The ability to combine work with studies demonstrates organisation skills, efficiency and capability when working under pressure, carefully prioritising tasks.
• Developed excellent interpersonal and communication skills interacting with staff and customers remaining affable and focused at all times.
* Savills - Saturday Lettings Negotiator
: 04/10/08 – 23/06/09
• Insight into commercial responsibility, business operations and property marketing strategies.
• Fast and accurate typing skills (87wpm), and good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Maintaining overall support through core administrative and communication activities, demonstrating a range of abilities including planning and organising, initiative, client care and interpersonal skills.
# Work Experience/Charitywork
* Shine, te kakano tumanako (Jan 2011 – Current)
• Respond immediately to notification of a call out, following up with Shine the following day, discussing any concerns.
• Provide assistance with immediate protection, accommodation and legal requirements.
• Listen, provide information, discuss options and support the clients’ decision, referring appropriately, whilst being sensitive to cultural needs.
* National Centre for Domestic Violence, Guildford - (Oct 2008 – June 2010)
• Telephone applicants to compile a detailed and accurate statement to later present to the judge when assisting in courts
• Practiced real case management and acquired client relationship skills.
• Developed a professional standard of punctuality, maturity and commitment.
• Able to construe an accurate and complex argument, demonstrating observation skills, persuading nature, and competitiveness to quickly resolve legal issues.
* Bird & Bird International Law Firm, London – (Insight Day)
• Provided an excellent insight into the fast moving environment of a highly regarded international legal practice.
• Enabled me to experience market leading business operations and complex case studies, interacting with high profile clients.
* Slee Blackwell Solicitors, Exeter - (1 week work experience placement)
• Met with clients to draft the necessary legal paperwork and liaised with third parties in order to progress the clients’ claim
• Handled preliminary questioning and evidence gathering, preparing files to pass over to the fee earners
• Examined, researched and analysed detailed negligence claims, determining their value and reporting back to lawyers
* Southernhay Chambers, Exeter - (Mini Pupilage)
• Conducted legal research into family law, observed client interviews and provided general administrative assistance.
• Met with clients to provide information, discuss options and support clients’ decisions
• Liaised with clients, prepared documents and sent correspondence
Personal Introduction
# Professional Profile
- An enthusiastic and versatile law graduate with a unique combination of skills and capabilities acquired during studies, work experience and world travel. A confident and articulate communicator who demonstrates strong negotiation skills and the ability to conduct impressive and persuasive presentations. Extremely organised and highly self motivated, with a proven background in achieving targets, meeting tight deadlines and performing well in a highly pressurised working environment. Attentive to detail, with a logical and analytical approach to solving complex problems and issues.
# Further Skills, Qualifications and Awards
• Piano ABRSM
: Grade 7
- College Music Scholarship
• Flute ABRSM
: Grade 5
- University of Surrey Mooting Competition Semi Finalist
• Music Theory ABRSM
: Grade 5
• Clarinet ABRSM
: Grade 2
- Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
Profile
(연락처와 Email을 보시려면, Employer회원으로 로그인 하십시오.) 
