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Christchurch, NZ

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Specialist immigration law practicewww.mclegal.nz

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Independent contractor - contracted to be Secretary for the Board. Assisted with agendas and minute taking.YWCA is a global movement working for women’s empowerment, leadership and rights. For every girl. For every woman. For every right.

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Immigration Lawyer- Helping develop and grow an immigration practice - Presenting immigration update sessions to new and existing clients- Navigating clients through the frequent immigration policy changes- Assisting with partnership, essential skills work, and resident visa applications (offshore and onshore)- Assisting Employer clients with the AEWV.

Kingston Legal Chambers, Auckland

Immigration Law-Resident Visa (skill migrant, family category, partnership)-Student Visas-Work Visas (essential skills, partnership, employer assisted, open)-Variation of conditions -Potentially prejudicial information replies-Stage 1 complaints-Applications, problems and appeals to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal-Deportation liability.

Kingston Legal Chambers

-Conducted legal research for submissions-Attended client meetings-Observed appearances in the District Court

Queens Plaza - Brisbane

I worked as a part-time sales representative at Michael Hill Jewellers in the flagship store in Brisbane, Australia.During my short time with this company, I was the top sales person for Queensland, Australia for a duration of two weeks.

• The Disability Support Office works with the University of Waikato to remove barriers to learning for students with disabilities and to ensure students' learning requirements are being met through the provision of.
• I was responsible with preparing effective and accurate notes for 11 students for a variety of courses including papers in Earth Science, Tort Law, Marketing, Abnormal Psychology, Labour Studies and Political Science.
• I was given extra hours in recognition of my typing abilities (70 wpm, 99% accuracy) and competence.

• Prolife Foods is a NZ Food company that operates in the New Zealand, Australian and international markets.Key responsibilities:
• Managed the marketing and display of merchandise
• Assisted customers on a face-to-face basis
• Given autonomy to open and close the department on weekends

• International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) assists the world in finding pragmatic solutions for most pressing environment and development challenges.Key responsibilities:
• I led a team of 3 where we researched and analysed academic papers to produce a report of findings (10,000 words read by five countries: China, Australia, Germany, South Africa and Brazil)
• For the research, there were 2 teams. In total, we were allocated $12,500 to complete the research
• I was the only undergraduate to present the report with the guidance from a lecturer at the workshop held in Bonn, Germany

Shanghai City, China

• Tom’s Club is a professional place for Chinese students and young professionals to improve their oral English. Key Responsibilities:
• Created and adapted lesson plans to suit each student’s level of English
• Delivered lesson plans to up to 20 studentsThe biggest challenge faced in this role was earning the respect of older working professionals enough to teach and help them improve their English. This challenge was met by.

Waikato, New Zealand

• Law For Change is a non-profit organisation with the aims of engaging those in the legal profession to use their legal skills for the public good.Key responsibilities:
• Driver to establish Waikato organisation
• Established a committee structure best suited for the region
• Established and maintained relationships with the Dean of Law, staff, students, local community groups, and sponsorsKey Achievements:
• Established and led an executive committee of 8 in the Waikato region
• Linked law students to community group projects to provide them with practical experience in applying the law

• The biggest challenge faced in this role was the communication barrier with each individual client. This challenge was meet by gaining knowledge and understanding of various forms of Disabilities.Key Responsibilities:
• Assisted in preparing and developing 3 submissions on behalf of clients to the Human Rights Commission
• Answered telephone calls from clients and prepared initial legal research for case files
• Accompanied solicitor to attend client meetings with sign language interpreters

• Community Law Waikato is a community legal centre whose mission is to meet the unmet legal need in the Waikato region and to ensure individuals and communities have access to justice. Key responsibilities:
• Established client engagement by identifying key issues they had and relayed advice back effectively
• Prepared the initial documentation and opened the client file for solicitor to address issues further
• Appreciate the business administration process in a community legal centre
• Supported a solicitor in an employment mediation, gained further understanding of the employee – employer relationship

Waikato, New Zealand

• Enactus is a global non-profit organisation motivating youth to use their leadership to create opportunity for others. Key responsibilities:
• Team management and ensuring relationships were sustained for project execution
• Established a pilot program lasting 6 weeks with Bankwood School and Hamilton Central Police for 15 participants aged 6-10 years
• Built professional relationship with Hamilton Central PoliceThe biggest challenge was producing a viable product that incorporated the values of Enactus while addressing a need within the community. This challenge was.

• Waikato University Law Student Association (WULSA) is a law students' association committed to providing social and professional development which includes meaningful advocacy, support and representation to all Waikato.
• žManaged a $4000 budget to plan large-scale education events for 200 students
• žBuilt strong relationships with the Faculty Dean, staff and external sponsors
• žLaunched the mentoring program with 80 mentor – mentee matches
• Executed 6 successful education seminars with the largest being 175 attendeesThe biggest challenge faced in this role was restructuring the role that the Education officer plays within the Faculty and University. This.

Auckland

• Run E'm Ragged provides professional dog walking and running service.Key Responsibilities:
• Adapted exercise style to suit level of fitness of the dogs
• Managed and looked after own clienteleThe biggest challenge faced in this role was ensuring endurance and motivation was sustained on days with longer runs. This challenge was meet by actively running on days off to.

• Key Responsibilities:
• First point of contact with exchange participants
• Matched candidates to most suitable internship
• Ensured high quality internships by developing business relationships with countries (Most notable agreements included Russia, India and Italy)
• Key Performance Indicators included number of exchange participants sent overseas

Graduate Diploma In Legal Practice

Specialities include: •Corporate Client •Advocacy •Negotiation •Client interviewing •Shares/ assets acquisition •Commercial Property.

Credit Towards Bachelor Of Laws, International Business, Trade, And Tax Law

Attended SISU as part of exchange to credit back into the University of Waikato, Bachelor of Laws degree. Courses include: •International.

Bachelor Of Laws (Llb), Law

Waikato University Law Student Association: •Vice-President- Education and Training (2013) •Mentor- Kensington Swan Mentoring Program.

Neuroscience Studies, Neuroscience

Academic: •Taken papers in Neuropharmacology, Statistical Methods, Neurophysiology, Biopsychology and Psychology (Brain and Behaviour)..

Cambridge International Exams, A Levels

Extracurricular: •Prefect (2008) •World Vision Student Leader (2008) •Senior Netball Captain (2007 - 2008) •Librarian (2007 - 2008).