Business Support Officer - Harrow Council
(2023-11)
- Providing administrative support to projects across the service, including producing documentation, tracking actions, keeping records, collating information, setting up meetings, and creating agendas.
- Streamlining document production processes, resulting in improved efficiency and timely delivery of documents.
- Responding to over 20 resident calls and 50+ emails weekly, ensuring timely responses and accurate issue escalation.
- Receiving, processing, and sending out important paperwork to internal and external clients while ensuring accuracy and compliance with data protection requirements.
Legal and Compliance Assistant - Revantage UK
(2024-07 - 2024-08)
- Conducted legal research using Lexis Nexis and Westlaw on case law, statutes, and regulations on issues related to Real Estate, Employment, Data Protection, and Compliance.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts using existing contract templates and incorporated feedback from senior lawyers.
- Completed day-to-day administrative tasks, including filing, scheduling meetings, photocopying, and file searches.
- Researched and created a presentation on the legal risks of cross-border transactions and presented this to senior lawyers and interns.
Introduction to Commercial Law Virtual Work Experience - Pinsent Masons
(2025-09 - 2025-11)
- Drafted a legal memo advising a foreign company on the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating as a private company or registering as an overseas company in the UK.
- Researched and reviewed the Companies Act to advise a foreign client on their decision to incorporate a new entity in the UK to carry out the subcontract work.
Business Development Assistant - United Colleges Group
(2023-09 - 2023-10)
- Reviewed and organised over 200 student files and paperwork in preparation for the company audit, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Displayed efficient use of Excel to maintain and update various databases related to student enrolment and program effectiveness, ensuring relevant and up-to-date information.
Environment and Community Services Intern - Richmond and Wandsworth Council
(2023-06 - 2023-07)
- Planned, organised, and executed a comprehensive survey project across 20+ estates in Wandsworth Council.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of over 100 waste disposal bins across the estates including a data analysis report for future sustainable initiatives.
- Documented minutes for high-level board meetings, summarizing key decisions and ensuring alignment across departments.
- Minute-taking for managers' meetings.
Trustee Member - African Cultural Association Charity
(2024-11)
- Assist in planning and executing cultural events and fundraisers annually, facilitating coordination and communications.
- Process and track donations, receipts, and expense reports to ensure transparency and compliance with financial regulations.
- Provide support to vulnerable, unskilled, unemployed, and lone parents and young people through skill development classes and social activities such as dressmaking, hair braiding, and employment sessions.
General Secretary - University of Bristol, African, Caribbean Society
(2022-09 - 2023-07)
- Anticipated and completed administrative tasks needed for events/activities such as booking student halls, completing risk assessments, and obtaining necessary permissions.
- Displayed effective written communication skills by writing and editing bi-weekly newsletters to over 180 committee members.
- Contacted media management organisations and drafted contracts for the hire of celebrity/influencer hosts for events.
- Assisted with various tasks across all aspects of the committee, including event preparation, social media engagement, and finance, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
Open Day Attendee - Clifford Chance
(2022-09 - 2022-09)
- Engage in skills-based workshops or group exercises to gain a practical understanding of assessment centres and case studies.
- Networked with associates, trainees, and students to gain a broader understanding of the legal field and a career at the firm.
- Attended presentations and workshops discussing the firm's practice areas, culture, and values.
Open Day Attendee - Reed Smith
(2023-11 - 2023-11)
- Networked with associates, trainees, and students to gain a broader understanding of the legal field and a career at the firm.
- Spoke to trainees working in different seats and gained insight into the firm's key practice areas and how they operate.
- Attended a panel of senior associates and partners discussing the firm's vision, culture, and practice areas.
