Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Good knowledge of court documents and legal terms. Prepared to apply enthusiasm and expertise to new position.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Hospitality Team Member
Western University
10.2023 - Current
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Enhanced Student satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing their concerns promptly.
Human Resources Officer
Cedar Construction Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2022
Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires, integrating them seamlessly into the workplace environment.
Ensured Compliance with all Local, State, and Federal Labour Laws and guidelines.
Facilitated employee relations, benefits administration and performance management initiatives to support workforce needs.
Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective HR policies and procedures to create a positive, safe, and healthy working environment.
Developed comprehensive training programs to enhance employee skillsets and productivity levels.
Developed and implemented comprehensive human resources policies and procedures in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
Administrative Assistant
Tideland Resources Limited
01.2015 - 12.2017
Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Legal Officer
Esteem Law Partners
01.2014 - 01.2015
Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues.
Negotiated favorable settlements in multiple litigation cases, minimizing financial exposure for the company.
Streamlined contract review process, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced turnaround time.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Supported human resources department by addressing employment law matters such as discrimination claims and employee relations issues.
Managed and supervised document database to maintain litigation records.
Drafted and reviewed a wide range of legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Successfully represented the firm in administrative hearings before regulatory agencies, securing favorable outcomes in contested proceedings.
Legal Officer
Ministry Of Justice
03.2011 - 04.2012
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Conducted thorough due diligence investigations for potential mergers and acquisitions, mitigating risks associated with transactions.
Drafted and reviewed a wide range of legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Composed correspondence and relevant memoranda and accurately transcribed dictation.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Education
Ontario College Certificate - Court Support Services
Fanshawe College
London, ON
09.2023 - 06.2024
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Fanshawe College
London, Ontario
06.2023
Master of Laws - Law
Rivers State University
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
06.2018
Barrister At Law - Law
Nigerian Law School
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2013
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Madonna University
Okija, Nigeria
07.2010
Skills
Records Management
Business Development
Conflict Management
Hospitality services
Reliability and punctuality
Problem-Solving
MS Office
Conflict Resolution
Court reporting
Effective Multitasking
English Language Fluency
Attention to Detail
Interpersonal Skills
Organization and Administration
Collaboration and Teamwork
ICON Software Proficiency
Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Hospitality Team Member
Western University
10.2023 - Current
Ontario College Certificate - Court Support Services
Fanshawe College
09.2023 - 06.2024
Human Resources Officer
Cedar Construction Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2022
Administrative Assistant
Tideland Resources Limited
01.2015 - 12.2017
Legal Officer
Esteem Law Partners
01.2014 - 01.2015
Legal Officer
Ministry Of Justice
03.2011 - 04.2012
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management