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Marjan Ali Akbari

Richmond,ON

Summary

Results-driven Operations Manager with high-level experience in strategic leadership and supervision, complemented by a strong legal background. Licensed Paralegal with the Law Society of Ontario (P1 license since 2019) and proven expertise in legal operations. Co-founded and managed a successful real estate team, excelling in client relations, digital marketing, and team leadership. Background spans customer service, legal, and insurance industries, consistently achieving exceptional results. Seeking a management role to leverage skills in legal document preparation, compliance management, and operational efficiency to drive organizational success and client satisfaction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager/ Co-founder

The Toronto Real Estate Collective
2020.02 - Current
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of a team of multiple real estate agents, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow.
  • Conduct and manage all necessary paperwork for transactions, agreements, and client documentation.
  • Handle communications, making calls to clients on behalf of agents and reaching out to prospective leads.
  • Develop and manage social media content and strategies to enhance online presence and engagement.
  • Administer the company website, including content updates, maintenance, and writing blogs to attract and inform clients.
  • Implement and uphold office policies and procedures to boost productivity and compliance.
  • Organize team schedules, meetings, and client appointments to optimize time management and service delivery.
  • Lead regular team meetings to discuss performance, strategies, and improvements.
  • Monitor and nurture client relationships, providing exceptional customer service and support.
  • Formulate and execute operational strategies to achieve business goals and drive growth.
  • Track and analyze operational performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
  • Collaborate with the executive team to align operations with overall business objectives.
  • Supervise operations staff and ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Lead hiring, onboarding, and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Develop systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Establish positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.

Professional Development

Law Society of Ontario
2019.04 - 2020.03

Pursuing P1 Licensing with the Law Society of Ontario

Customer Service Representative

Prime Service Insurance
2019.01 - 2019.04
  • Specialized in personal lines of home and auto insurance with extensive experience using The Agency Manager (TAM) and Applied Rating Services (Compu-Quote) for new business applications and endorsements.
  • Proficient with multiple insurance company portals, including Aviva, Economical, Intact, Echelon, and CAA.
  • Skilled in re-marketing and adept at liaising with insurance adjusters to ensure efficient and effective claims handling.

Legal Assistant Intern

Mazo Chowbay Personal Injury Lawyer
2018.09 - 2018.10
  • Prepare, review, and edit judicial documents, legal arguments, and general correspondence accurately and efficiently.
  • Provide administrative support to paralegals, including tracking client communications via phone calls, faxes, and mail.
  • Manage court relations and document filings with Small Claims Court.
  • Open new cases and input client information, including details on co-counsel, opposing counsel, witnesses, and defendants, into ACL software.
  • Gather and organize information for new files, ensuring meticulous data entry and maintenance within firm's computer system.
  • Schedule meetings and court dates to ensure smooth operations.

Professional Development

CDI College
2017.09 - 2018.10

Pursuing Paralegal Diploma

Medical leave

2012.05 - 2017.09

Medical Office Supervisor

Dr. Gallay and Associates
2010.03 - 2012.02
  • Supervise patient scheduling, registration, medical records, billing, data entry, and processing. Assist seven doctors, coordinating day-to-day operations of the practice.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain office policies and procedures.
  • Manage and organize all filing systems for the practice, ensuring regulatory compliance with HIPAA and OSHA standards.

Education

Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies

CDI College
Toronto, ON
10.2018

High School Diploma -

Bayview Secondary School
Richmond Hill, ON
01.2007

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Staff Training, Staff Management
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • MS Office
  • Legal research, Legal drafting
  • Content Development
  • Case Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Scheduling/Planning - Calendar Management
  • Fast Learner

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Professional Working

Affiliations

  • Law Society of Ontario

Timeline

Operations Manager/ Co-founder

The Toronto Real Estate Collective
2020.02 - Current

Professional Development

Law Society of Ontario
2019.04 - 2020.03

Customer Service Representative

Prime Service Insurance
2019.01 - 2019.04

Legal Assistant Intern

Mazo Chowbay Personal Injury Lawyer
2018.09 - 2018.10

Professional Development

CDI College
2017.09 - 2018.10

Medical leave

2012.05 - 2017.09

Medical Office Supervisor

Dr. Gallay and Associates
2010.03 - 2012.02

Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies

CDI College

High School Diploma -

Bayview Secondary School
Marjan Ali Akbari