Cornelia Opoku Gyemfi
Halifax,NS
Summary
Forward-thinking professional bringing 3 years of expertise in Administrative Support and Legal Assistant for private, non-profit and government sectors. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Proficient in the use of technology.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Avalon Sexual Assault Center
12.2021 - Current
- Overhauled problematic HR protocols such as tracking vacation time, overtime and data storage and streamlined solutions to resolve these issues
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of staff members to ensure smooth transition within organization
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Managed over 50 phone and email correspondence weekly and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Graduate Research Assistant
Dalhousie University Schulich School Of Law
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with an inter-disciplinary team and faculty on project “Demystifying Canadian Maritime Governance”
- Performed industry research and successfully produced index of International Maritime Organizations and explaining their respective mandates and objectives
- Co-wrote aspects of chapter in published research paper
- Used advanced statistical approaches and software tools to analyze data and test hypotheses.
- Partnered with research team to strategize research and develop specific plans.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to better understand research topics and prepare for studies.
- Conducted independent and supporting research on range of topics, following correct protocols for study integrity.
Urban Researcher, Team Member
Simon Fraser University, Youthful Cities & Canadian Council
10.2020 - 12.2020
- For Youth Prosperity (PIVOT 2020)
- Collaborated with 1200 youth across Canada in deep urban exploration and information gathering project
- Designed and collected data through surveying youth, interviewing community members, and collecting benchmark information on issues of relevance such as education, employment, housing, and religion
- Learned more about city-building and nurtured future employment skills through participating in seminars for networking, EDI and navigating virtual workspace.
Dalhousie Phonathon Fundraising Representative
Dalhousie University Office of Advancement
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Raised substantial funds more than set targets within record time in support of university projects
- Accurately recorded funds using excel spreadsheets for accountability
- Collated concerns of alumni and drafted responses upon discussions with Team Lead
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Managed 100's of calls daily within shift.
Assistant Legal and Advocacy Coordinator
Youth Bridge Foundation
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Drafted proposals for sponsorship; successfully secured funding of USD120,000 from international donors
- Coordinated week-long rural roadshow advocating against child marriage, sexual harassment, rape, violence against persons with disabilities and physical abuse to 2500 parents, children, and students
- The roadshow resulted in noticeable growth in awareness of childcare, protection against all forms of abuse and a general increase in the prospects of child success
- Transcribed 13-episode video series into an audio-visual series for npn-hearing and non-seeing population. Aired on YouTube and Radio with a media engagement of 50,000 viewers and listeners.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Maintained positive relationships with community to build and nurture dynamic partnerships.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
Litigation Legal Assistant
Office Of The Attorney General And Ministry For Justice Accra
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Education
Master of Laws -
Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.2021
Bachelor of Laws -
Kings University College
Accra, Ghana05.2017
Skills
- Administrative & Case Management
- Client Support
- Confidential Information Management
- Research & Analysis
- Rapport Building
- Advocacy
- Records Management Systems
Affiliations
Federation of Law Societies Canada - Certificate of Qualification ( Juris Doctor equivalent)
Accomplishments
Executive Member (Treasurer), Dalhousie Law Graduate Society, Halifax, NS September 2020- June 2021
- Liaised with colleague executive members to plan and organize the debut Law Research Transition Conference hosting 50 participants and faculty from within and outside Canada
- Moderated a four-hour zoom session for the Law Research Transition Conference
- Prepared and submitted annual budgets and audits for funding
Mentor STAR Women, Accra, Ghana April 2021-Present
- Hold weekly meetings with a mentee and address any concerns or questions bothering them
- Conduct one-hour monthly meetings with mentee to plan and set goals
- Offer holistic support, guidance, and counseling
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Avalon Sexual Assault Center
12.2021 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Dalhousie University Schulich School Of Law
10.2020 - 08.2021
Urban Researcher, Team Member
Simon Fraser University, Youthful Cities & Canadian Council
10.2020 - 12.2020
Dalhousie Phonathon Fundraising Representative
Dalhousie University Office of Advancement
10.2019 - 12.2019
Assistant Legal and Advocacy Coordinator
Youth Bridge Foundation
09.2018 - 08.2019
Litigation Legal Assistant
Office Of The Attorney General And Ministry For Justice Accra
09.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Laws -
Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Laws -
Kings University College
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