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James Kay

Petawawa,ON

Summary


Business professional prepared for this role, bringing wealth of experience in research and investigation skills, analytical skills, strategic planning and operations, at the individual and group levels. Impactful results through effective inquiry, group motivation, resource optimization, and, whenever applicable, with self-driven motivation toward those goals and results, through attention to detail and prioritizing their importance and relevance. A wealth and depth of experience for this role that cannot be duplicated.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner of Travel Agency

EC Travel Agency
03.2020 - 01.2025
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.


Lawyer

Sole Practitioner
02.1992 - 07.2021
  • Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations and laws.
  • Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy, alternative dispute resolution (ADR and mediation), and work with various tribunals.
  • Represented clients in numerous and varied court proceedings, hearings, and arbitrations.
  • Advised clients on a variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, federal and provincial court proceedings, labor law, and Human Rights matters.
  • Negotiated favorable settlements for clients, utilizing strong interpersonal skills and strategic thinking to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
  • Delivered exceptional client service through attentive listening, empathetic understanding, and creative problem-solving to address individual needs.
  • Advised clients on risk mitigation strategies related to corporate governance matters, minimizing potential exposure to lawsuits or regulatory action.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Osgoode Hall Law School

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting/Finance & Political Science

University of South Florida
St. Petersburg, FL

Skills

  • Collaborative partnership development
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Regulatory research
  • Client support and guidance
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Research and investigation expertise
  • Comprehensive case assessment
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong task management
  • Strategic issue resolution
  • Strong organizational abilities

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Owner of Travel Agency

EC Travel Agency
03.2020 - 01.2025

Lawyer

Sole Practitioner
02.1992 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Osgoode Hall Law School

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting/Finance & Political Science

University of South Florida
James Kay