Derek Duncan Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Provided research for discrete and broad legal issues, prepared research memorandums and case briefs to senior partners and associates
• Assisted in fact investigation, correspondence with third parties, and providing recommendations and opinions
• Practiced attention to detail developed through document review and preparing numerous affidavits of documents
• Gained exposure in the areas of insurance, contracts, corporations, civil, tort, and administrative law
• Refined a professional, concise, and flexible writing style appropriate for a range of audiences
• Participated in examinations for discovery, a motion, administrative hearings, and debriefing clients.

Halifax, Canada Area

• Established trusting relationships with clients, identified needs, and obtained relevant, reliable information through interviews and correspondence
• Developed concise writing style through drafting clear court documents that effectively expressed intention
• Collected information from third parties and identified resources and information needs required to move cases forward
• Leveraged communication skills to articulate clearly and confidently in court, prepare oral arguments, and debrief clients after trial
• Tailored time and effort to caseload requirements, kept files up to date and organized and ensured work was done accurately and on time

Halifax, Canada Area

• Actively assessed customer needs and expectations resulting in above averagecustomer experience
• Effectively dealt with shifting priorities in order to ensure workplace efficiency
• Practiced working efficiently, independently, and with minimal instruction

Winnipeg, Canada Area

• Exercised ability to communicate with customers and handle comments andconcerns
• Demonstrated warmth and hospitality with guests to ensure a pleasant customerexperience
• Avoided and de-escalated potential conflicts with customers, front of house, andkitchen staff, encouraging a team atmosphere

Winnipeg, Canada Area

• Practiced project management skills through independently developing severalprocess improvement plans
• Developed presentation and communication skills by preparing reports, andpresenting to different teams
• Improved understanding of Lean project management and manufacturing
• Worked collaboratively with different teams to ensure accurate and timely datacollection and analysis

Richardson Centre

- Developed verbal communication through team meetings and working closely withcoworkers- Improved attention to detail through working with data and invoice systems- Exercised online communication through monthly reporting and departmentmeetings- Practiced ability to track and prioritize competing projects

Rosebank, MB

- Gained experience working in small team of four co-workers- Succeeded in the high stress environment of seeding and harvest- Developed problem solving skills through day-to-day challenges- Practiced organization skills while collecting research data and cleaning chemical laboratory and farm shop

Rosebank, MB

- Gained experience working in small team of four co-workers- Succeeded in the high stress environment of seeding and harvest- Developed problem solving skills through day-to-day challenges- Practiced organization skills while collecting research data and cleaning chemical laboratory and farm shop

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Dalhousie Legal Aid Service

Bachelor Of Commerce Honors, Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Activities and Societies: University of Manitoba Supply Chain Organization Commerce Students Association - Manager of Corporate Relations

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