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Jennifer Charles

Jennifer Charles

Mbezi Beach,Tanzania

Summary

PERSONAL STATEMENT A goal-driven and bilingual paralegal. Able to multitask, eager to deliver, and most importantly, extensive experience with understanding of immigration laws, legal codes, court procedures and government regulations. I have well-developed interpersonal skills in forming trusting relationships with clients as well as quickly reacting to their needs. Able to work well both in teams and on own initiative. Resilient and confident, and works well under pressure. Currently seeking a challenging and varied position within a foreign office that will harness, as well as broaden and develop, my legal knowledge and skills for professional growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Principals Assistant

Ecole Française Arthur Rimbaud – DSM
04.2020 - 12.2021
  • Assisting principal and CFO with various administrative tasks
  • Preparing and filing work and residence permit applications for foreign employees
  • Following up permit applications with relevant authorities (Presidents Office, Labour office &
  • Immigration office)
  • Independently researching, interpreting and applying immigration laws and regulations
  • Cooperating with French Embassy in dealing with complex immigration matters
  • Preparing of agendas, attending meetings, transcribing minutes and providing report to principal
  • Making admissions or denial decisions based on students’ academic credentials and other relevant factors
  • Coordinating with principal in reviewing and updating school policies and guidelines
  • Performing other tasks as assigned by principal

Paralegal

CRB Africa Legal – DSM
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Working with the litigation, immigration and bankingdepartment
  • Assisting with research in relation to immigration and government regulations, case law and other procedures to support client's cases
  • Coordinating paperwork related to papers for immigration or citizenship including affidavits and other applications
  • Assisting with the drafting of legal documents such as witness statements, demand notices and court orders
  • Attending to basic clerical tasks as photocopying, filing, making and receiving phone calls.

Administrator

American Express
Brighton
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Managing customer details on the database and making amendments on customer’s request
  • Processing and verifying all monetary adjustments made to creditcards
  • Responsible for processing new cards by establishing and maintaining all necessary information on the internal systems
  • Initiate refunds for duplicate payments
  • Assist with other duties and projects as assigned necessary to meet the business need.

Market Research/Sales executive

Telemarketing Company
Brighton
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Making cold calls and communicating effectively with customers to extend subscription renewal offers and book new business
  • Explain products and packaging process as well as answering questions for customers
  • Obtain customer information such as name, address and payment method and enter orders in to the computer system
  • Schedule appointments for sales representatives to meet withcustomers
  • Awarded Telemarketer of the month.

Receptionist

The Grand Hotel
Brighton
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Welcome guests upon arrival, and assist with checking in and out of thehotel
  • Answer phone calls, book reservations, respond to emails and electronic reservations
  • Organise hospitality requirements for management meetings andpresentations
  • Manage and respond to all customerenquiries.

Banquet Waitress

The Grand Hotel
Brighton
11.2016 - 12.2016
  • Responsible for setting up banquet room with linin, service ware and glassware
  • Welcome guests to the hotel and attend to their request(s)
  • Serve food and beverage to hotel guests.

Legal Secretary

Silverdale Solicitors
Manchester
07.2016 - 09.2016
  • Answered and directed phone calls
  • Set up and prepare paperwork for meetings and interviews
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments with clients and otherpersonnel
  • Responsible for maintaining a client relationship to ensure maximum satisfaction through calls, meetings and regular updates.

Catering Retail Assistant

Amex Stadium
Brighton
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Operating the till: handling cash, debit and credit card payments;
  • Taking and responding to customer orders and requests;
  • Serving food and beverage to customers.

Volunteer Teaching Assistant

Tanzania
06.2013 - 09.2013
  • Tutoring children (orphans)
  • Organising and maintaining books and other learning materials and resources
  • Marking and recording assignments.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, LLB (Hons) - French

University of Sussex
01.2016 - 01.2018

Intensive French Course Certificate - undefined

Dar es Salaam Independent School, Stendhal University
01.2011 - 01.2013

Diplôme d’Études en Française - undefined

Skills

Able to maintain high standards of interpersonal communication and relationships;undefined

Timeline

Principals Assistant

Ecole Française Arthur Rimbaud – DSM
04.2020 - 12.2021

Paralegal

CRB Africa Legal – DSM
01.2019 - 04.2020

Administrator

American Express
09.2018 - 12.2018

Market Research/Sales executive

Telemarketing Company
06.2018 - 08.2018

Receptionist

The Grand Hotel
01.2017 - 06.2018

Banquet Waitress

The Grand Hotel
11.2016 - 12.2016

Legal Secretary

Silverdale Solicitors
07.2016 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Laws, LLB (Hons) - French

University of Sussex
01.2016 - 01.2018

Catering Retail Assistant

Amex Stadium
09.2015 - 06.2016

Volunteer Teaching Assistant

Tanzania
06.2013 - 09.2013

Intensive French Course Certificate - undefined

Dar es Salaam Independent School, Stendhal University
01.2011 - 01.2013

Diplôme d’Études en Française - undefined

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