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Mahnoosh YazdiMoghaddam

Ottawa,Canada

Summary

Knowledgeable and inclusive legal Counsellor with 7+ years of immigration and visa experience. Demonstrated understanding of immigration and work authorization laws and regulations. Flourishes in fast-paced high-stress environments with sensitive information that requires high degree of confidentiality. Excels in multicultural global environment and collaborates with employees at all levels to meet objectives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Front Desk Receptionist Volunteer

Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI)
07.2023 - Current

As an Administrative Assistant at the Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI), I have been voluntarily engaged in supporting various administrative functions to ensure the efficient operation of the organization. My role includes;

  • Assisting in the coordination and organization of daily tasks, collaborating with team members to maintain a well-organized office environment, assisting with scheduling and appointments for staff and clients, and supporting the team in special events.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting visitors and accurately directing them to appropriate departments.
  • Streamlined office operations for increased efficiency by managing incoming calls, taking messages, and transferring calls as necessary.
  • Increased overall client satisfaction by addressing inquiries professionally and providing accurate information about services offered.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.

Research Assistant

University Of Ottawa
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources in the field of Law, Technology, Feminist and Women Rights
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
  • Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.

Immigration Consultant

International Law and Arbitration Institute
04.2018 - 08.2022

Royaye Sabze Edalat" provides legal services as a full-service law firm in Iran to meet the legal challenges of local and foreign clients. As a Legal Consultant in the Immigration and Foreign Investment Department, my responsibilities included:

  • Reviewing cases and providing first-rate legal advice to clients, conducting legal research and reviewing immigration laws, concluding contracts with foreign law firms for joint activities, and drawing up legal documents and drafting visa contracts.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized immigration consultation and guidance.
  • Collaborated with legal teams to ensure compliance with immigration rules and regulations during application preparation.
  • Resolved client concerns through effective communication and problem-solving skills, fostering trust and confidence in our services.
  • Organized seminars and workshops on pertinent topics related to migration trends.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities, attending conferences and training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in the field of immigration consultancy.

Legal Associate

DadFlamingo
10.2014 - 10.2017
  • As a Legal Associate at DadFlamingo, I was responsible for:
  • Conducting comparative studies of related laws and regulations in different countries and benchmarking to provide effective legal solutions in accordance with domestic laws and regulations.
  • Examining various aspects of IP law and presenting legal solutions in three important projects, namely the "National Internet Search Engine", "Content Delivery Network (CDN)", and "Phase 3 of the Intellectual Property Strategy Project of the Technology Development and Advanced Industrial Industries".
  • Contributed to the development of company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations and Advised Buisinesses on regulatory requirements related to their businesses, helping them avoid potential liabilities.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of relevant legislation changes affecting client industries through continuous learning and attending professional seminars.

Legal Assistant, Translator, and Interpreter

Asra Human Rights NGO
01.2012 - 03.2014

As a Legal Assistant, Translator, and Interpreter at Asra Human Rights NGO, I was involved in:

  • Compiling reports, translating articles and texts related to the organization's publications, and accompanying foreign guests who were invited to Iran by the NGO as an interpreter.
  • Working with human rights activists from all over the world, especially from the United Nations and affiliated human rights organizations, in holding conferences and engaging in human rights activities.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail and created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports.
  • Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
  • Conducted comprehensive legal research using various resources such as online databases, law libraries, or government agencies to support case strategies effectively.

Education

Ph.D. in Law - Faculty of Law-Common Law

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Part-time) - Faculty of Letters and Humanities

Ferdowsi University
Mashhad, Iran
09.2019

Master of Communications Law - Faculty of Law and Political Science

Allameh Tabataba'i University
Tehran, Iran
09.2017

Bachelor of Laws - Faculty of Law and Political Science

Ferdowsi University
Mashhad, Iran
07.2014

Skills

  • Office Equipment Operation
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Organizational Skills
  • Scheduling Appointments
  • Decision Making
  • Administrative Support
  • Excellent Communication
  • Team Collaboration

Certification

  • Stanford University - International Women's Health and Human Rights (Aug 25, 2021)
  • Saint Petersburg State University - Intellectual Property Law in Digital Age (Aug 02, 2021)
  • Lund University - Artificial Intelligence and Law (Jul 25, 2021)
  • Universidad Austral - Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law (Jul 08, 2021)
  • University of Pennsylvania - Introduction to Intellectual Property (Jun 26, 2021)
  • University of Pennsylvania - Privacy Law and Data Protection (Jun 21, 2021)
  • Duke University - FinTech Law and Policy (Jun 17, 2021)
  • Duke University, Emory University, and The University of North Carolina - Copyright for Multimedia (Oct 11, 2020)

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Dari
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited Working

Honors And Awards

  • Awarded Admission Scholarship for Ph.D. program at the University of Ottawa (2022-2026)
  • Awarded Doctoral International Scholarship at the University of Ottawa (2022-2026)
  • Awarded Government Full Scholarship for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies (2010-2019)
  • Honorary admission to study Bachelor of Social Sciences as an Elite Student (Based on scientific and academic criteria of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology) (2011)
  • Ranked 90th among more than 460,000 participants in the Iranian Nation-wide Universities Entrance Exam (2010)
  • Regional stage winner of Iranian Literature Olympiad (2008)

Volunteering And Extracurricular Activity

  • Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI) Ottawa-Ontario

1- Volunteer staff at CCI Ottawa Newcomer Networking Event

2- Volunteer staff at CCI Ottawa Picnic in the Park

2- Volunteer staff at Senior Program

3- Volunteer staff at Cooking Program

  • Liberal Party of Canada - Ottawa South Federal Liberals

1- Experienced Volunteer for Phone Banks

  • Scientific and Artistic Activities

1- Active member of Student Scientific Associations in Universities

2- Social Worker and leader of student research groups in the field of Urban Sociology, Social Deviations, and Social Inequality

3- Host and presenter of numerous academic events and conferences such as "The First National Conference on the Current and Future Status of        Communication and Media Law in Iran" and "The National Conference on Social Injuries"

4- Certificate in Theater Acting (Acting in theater and TV commercials)

5- Publishing my poetry book (2018) (ISBN: 978-600-97556-3-9)

Timeline

Research Assistant

University Of Ottawa
10.2023 - 12.2023

Front Desk Receptionist Volunteer

Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI)
07.2023 - Current

Immigration Consultant

International Law and Arbitration Institute
04.2018 - 08.2022

Legal Associate

DadFlamingo
10.2014 - 10.2017

Legal Assistant, Translator, and Interpreter

Asra Human Rights NGO
01.2012 - 03.2014

Ph.D. in Law - Faculty of Law-Common Law

University of Ottawa

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Part-time) - Faculty of Letters and Humanities

Ferdowsi University

Master of Communications Law - Faculty of Law and Political Science

Allameh Tabataba'i University

Bachelor of Laws - Faculty of Law and Political Science

Ferdowsi University
Mahnoosh YazdiMoghaddam