Shaheem Ali Haq
Modesto
Summary
To work on a challenging job profile which provides an opportunity to enhance my skillsand knowledge, this could provide me an insight into new aspects so that it would be helpful for my career.
Dedicated and Hardworking personnel with multiple years of relevant experience in and outside Law field with a Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people. Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills aid in finding workable solutions to problems without expending unnecessary time and money.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Consumer Officer
Consumer Council of Fiji
Suva, Fiji
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivering consumer knowledge, skills and information to all.
- Assists consumers in resolving complaints with traders and service providers through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Advisory services and legal representations.
- Enabling consumers to make responsible choices.
- Conducting trader visits and market surveillance and price surveys to establish product prices and compliance with product labelling and safety requirements.
- Conducting awareness programs and reaching out to communities to educate consumers on their rights.
Legal Intern
Patel Sharma Lawyers
Suva, Fiji
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Drafting Court documents on behalf of the legal officers of the firm.
- Attending Courts with the legal officers for hearing and mentions.
- Assisting the clerks of the firm with serving and filing of Court documents.
- Entrusted with office management and updating of court files.
- Assisted legal officers in courts by summarizing and preparing notes.
Loans/Debt Collection Officer
Federal Pacific Finance
Suva, Fiji
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assessment of New loan applications.
- Recovering of debts from clients.
- Assisting in Legal Framework of the company.
- Providing reports to the General Manager on daily basis.
Employment Attachee - Digital Banking
Bank of South Pacific
Suva
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisting in delivering terminal rolls to stores and outlets in the Navua to Nausori corridor.
- Assisting in Creation of new terminal for stores upon receiving request.
- Assisting in setting up new terminals in stores and outlets.
- Assisting in attending faults of terminals to stores and outlets.
- Assisting in other administrative/office works.
Employment Attachee - Compliance and Administration Officer
Bank of South Pacific
Suva
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Attending to Search Warrant to assist in the Police Officers and Investigating Officer.
- Attending to work requests to assist the staff of BSP in order make decisions relating to bank accounts.
- Liaising with external lawyers on the update of cases.
- Updating court files on the next hearing date.
- Assisting the team with other administrative work in the office.
Administrative Assistant/Corporate Officer
Fijian Elections Office
Suva, Fiji
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Been a part of the Fijian Elections Office team for holding the 2018 and 2022 General Elections in Fiji.
- Started off in the Electronic Voter Registration (EVR) team and was a part of the team for about 3 months before I was promoted.
- Provided services to the general public for voter registration in majority of the areas in Fiji.
- Provided reports of the designated projects to managers.
- Assisted in the communications department with the public relation assignments.
- Assisted the production team of the Fijian Elections Office.
- After 6 months of hard work with the communications team I was brought into the Ballot paper production team as a corporate officer in assisting the team to make the 2022 ballot paper for the upcoming 2022 General Elections.
Legal Collections Officer
Carpenters Finance Limited
Suva, Fiji
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitoring the Small Claims Tribunal and Judgement Debtor Summon matters of Carpenters Finance.
- Assisting in Legal Framework of the company and attend court proceedings as and when required.
- Filing of Affidavits and making Lodgment Claims and Lodging them in Small Claims Tribunal.
- Provided reports of the daily/weekly legal matters.
Administrative Assistant
Fijian Elections Office
Suva, Fiji
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted Communications team with the setting up of any event and press conference which needs to take place.
- Assisted the public relations officers with submitting their reports on daily basis to the manager.
- Edited News Reports for the production team.
- Assisted the communications department in video recording and photography with the production team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of The South Pacific
Suva 01.2017 - 06.2023
Complete - Aged Care & Childminding
ServicePro International Tourism Hospitality Institute
01.2023 - 02.2023
Professional Diploma in Legal Practice - Law
University of The South Pacific
Suva 07.2023 - 12.2023
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration are crucial in achieving shared goals, both in personal and professional settings Effective teamwork often involves communication, trust, and a sense of shared purpose
- Eagerness to learn is such a powerful mindset, whether in a team or as an individual When you're genuinely open to learning, it helps you grow, adapt, and contribute more effectively to any collaboration
- Self-confidence and patience are like the perfect pair for navigating both teamwork and personal growth Confidence helps you trust in your abilities and contribute without hesitation, while patience allows you to stay calm and steady, especially when things don't go as planned or when there’s a learning curve involved
- Adaptability to change is such a vital skill, especially in fast-paced environments When things are constantly shifting—whether it's technology, team dynamics, or goals—being adaptable allows you to stay effective without getting overwhelmed It’s about embracing change, learning quickly, and remaining flexible in your approach
- Optimism doesn’t mean ignoring difficulties—it’s about focusing on solutions, opportunities, and keeping a positive mindset, even when things are tough It can really motivate both you and your team to push forward and stay hopeful about the end results
References
- Mr. Faiyum Imran Ali, Manager Transport and Logistics, Fijian Elections Office, faiyum.ali@feo.org.fj, +(679) 9253116
- Mr. Sanjeshwar Ram, Director Corporate, Fijian Elections Office, sanjeshwar.ram@feo.org.fj, +(679) 9904078
- Kavita Deo, Manager Human Resource, Fijian Elections Office, Kavita.kumar@feo.org.fj, +(679) 8910185
- Mrs. Nazmina Bano, Manager Collections, Vinod Patel Finance Hub, nazmina@financehub.com.fj, +(679) 9983657
- Mrs. Ashreen Lata, Team Leader, Federal Pacific Finance, ashreen.lata@fpf.com.fj, +(679) 949702
- Ashitosh Kumar, Senior Lawyer, Patel Sharma Lawyers, ashitoshk2@gmail.com, +(679) 8638602
- Mrs. Faga Paulo Kaitu'u, Team Leader BSP Payments Support, Bank of South Pacific, fpaulo@bsp.com.fj, +(679) 7024535
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Personal Information
Age: 28
Timeline
Assistant Consumer Officer
Consumer Council of Fiji
03.2025 - 08.2025
Legal Intern
Patel Sharma Lawyers
01.2024 - 03.2024
Professional Diploma in Legal Practice - Law
University of The South Pacific
07.2023 - 12.2023
Complete - Aged Care & Childminding
ServicePro International Tourism Hospitality Institute
01.2023 - 02.2023
Loans/Debt Collection Officer
Federal Pacific Finance
01.2023 - 05.2023
Employment Attachee - Digital Banking
Bank of South Pacific
01.2023 - 04.2023
Employment Attachee - Compliance and Administration Officer
Bank of South Pacific
01.2023 - 03.2023
Administrative Assistant/Corporate Officer
Fijian Elections Office
01.2021 - 01.2023
Legal Collections Officer
Carpenters Finance Limited
01.2020 - 01.2021
Administrative Assistant
Fijian Elections Office
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of The South Pacific
01.2017 - 06.2023