Anne Obozua

Work History

Political Appointee (Human Resources Manager)

Edo State Government

02.2021 - Current

Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.

Arbitration Manager

A O Mbamali SAN & Co.

12.2019 - 09.2021

Advised parties on dispute resolution processes, policies and procedures, helping disputants make informed choices.
Managed holistic case inventory for arbitration team, driving mutually beneficial outcomes and leveraging state-specific methods for mediation.
Worked with Recovery Director and other arbitration team managers to establish best practices, training modules and evaluation systems for company employees.
Conducted regular meetings with arbiters to discuss complex disputes, establish standard procedures and address common concerns in conflict resolution.
Conducted interviews with disputants, witnesses and any additional relevant groups or individuals.
Reviewed legal documents and contracts to determine potential conflicts and disputes.
Used mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.
Researched and analyzed individual parties' positions to understand dispute background.
Devised and implemented dispute resolution processes for companies, enabling fast resolution of disputes.
Drove dispute resolutions using effective problem-solving and by guiding mutual understanding of opposing viewpoints.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Immigration Attorney

Cambridge Chambers

04.2011 - 12.2019

Maintained public access files to facilitate compliance, documentation and execution of immigration policies and procedures.
Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
Consulted with foreign nationals on non-immigrant and immigrant visas and resolved routine and non-routine questions.
Liaised with coworkers and immigration candidates to answer questions, resolve issues and explain immigration policy.
Interviewed and selected jurors to verify competency and lack of biases, presenting challenges for cause to dismiss unfit candidates.
Collaborated with outside counsel to interpret and apply technical immigration policies and procedures.
Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Worked with public and private agencies to refer and educate immigrants on laws, community resources and options for various needs.
Managed refugee and asylee education projects by fundraising and developing program opportunities.
Built effective relationships with business partners to facilitate immigration program activities.
Educated managers on complex nuances associated with foreign nationals to support recommended solutions that met individual and business needs.
Collaborated with individuals and families to evaluate applications and determine eligibility for resettlement transitions.
Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.

Immigration Consultant

Harvard Chambers

02.2007 - 04.2011

Worked with legislators to assist in drafting legislation and enforcement procedures by offering insights as law practitioner.
Collaborated with outside counsel to interpret and apply technical immigration policies and procedures.
Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
Drove continuous improvement in day-to-day process and transformation initiatives that resulted in impactful evolution.
Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
Collaborated with individuals and families to evaluate applications and determine eligibility for resettlement transitions.
Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Created and managed processes and procedures to coordinate documentation for visa processing on immigrant and non-immigrant applications.

Law Intern

Olisa Agbakogba Legal

05.2006 - 10.2006

Researched statutes and laws to support compliance and legal risk management.
Worked closely with attorneys on case research to prepare for trial.
Observed contract negotiations and offered feedback to paralegals on language, terms and conditions.
Prepared accurate pleadings, motions and briefs for review by partner attorneys.
Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
Assessed case dockets to prepare and provide appropriate legal advice.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Political Appointee (Human Resources Manager)

Arbitration Manager

Immigration Attorney

Immigration Consultant

Law Intern

Education

International PG Dip - Human Resources Management ( Int, PG Dip)

LLB

Law (BL)

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Accomplishments

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