Objective

Now looking to secure a challenging and rewarding new role within the financial regulation and compliance industry, where skills, knowledge and expertise gained during experience in the legal sector can be transferred across and utilized to best effect for the benefit of your organization.

Education

2016 - 2017 BPP University, London (Presently) LL.M. Financial Regulation & Compliance Modules include Trans-National Criminal Justice, UK & International Business Law, and Fraud & Financial Crime.

2016 ADR Group Manchester, England Accredited Civil & Commercial Mediator.

2011- 2014 The University of Manchester, England LL.B. (Hons) 2:2.

2009 - 2011 The College of The Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas Associates of Arts Degree in Law and Criminal Justice - G.P.A. 3.00.

2003 - 2009 Kingsway Academy High School, Nassau, Bahamas Diploma, BGCSE's: History(A), Music(A), Literature(B), English(B), Economics(B), Mathematics(C), Biology(C), and S.A.T 1500.

2003 - 2009 Trinity College London Piano Practical Examinations grades Initial - 5 Merit.

Legal Work Experience

July 2016 Legal Intern, Davis & Co., The Bahamas (3 weeks) I did legal research and drafted court applications for the Litigation department. I also attended court proceedings and took relevant notes.

June 2016 Legal Intern, Higgs & Johnson, Nassau, Bahamas (4 weeks) Allocated to the Real Estate & Development department where some of and my roles included drafting of Agreements, Conveyances and other deeds Nov. 2015 and Regulatory applications. I also Shadowed partners in Hotel (5 months) Development meetings with clients and government representatives.

Aug. 2014 Legal Intern, Lennox Paton, Nassau, Bahamas (4 weeks) Interned in the Litigation department and assisted in court preparation by creating court bundles, drafting pleadings and conducting case research.

Nov. 2014 Minshull Street Crown Court, Manchester (2 days) Marshalled judges in chambers and court, and attended court proceedings and chamber meetings.

Feb. 2014 Legal Intern, Nicholls Solicitors Timperley, Chesire (3 days) I conducted legal research regarding family law matters, drafted letters and corresponded with clients. 2013 Mooting, The Manchester University Internal Mooting Competition

2012 - 2014 Legal Advice Center, Manchester Worked along with a peer and barrister to conduct interviews with clients regarding their case on various areas of the law. I then performed legal research to find suitable options to achieve my client's desired outcome.

Other Work Experience

Oct. - Present Retail Sales Assistant, Freedom Recruitment, London Allocated to retail brands including Paul Smith, Cadenzza and Kipling where I assist in customer service and sales, pricing and warehousing.

Summer 2013 Accountant Intern, Bahamasair Holdings, The Bahamas Gained exposure to the management of finances of the company by assisting with the digital input of data and the organization of files.

Summer 2012 Insurance Intern, Star General Insurance Agency, The Bahamas I ensured that client accounts were kept current and contacted old and existing clients to establish ongoing insurance relations with the company.

Summer 2011 Youth Secretary, Bahamas Faith Ministries Int., The Bahamas Controlled office administration including the management of finance and the organization of several social and speaking events.

Volunteer Work and Positions

2013 - Present Member of The Honorable Society of the Middle Temple, London

2013 - 2014 Coordinator, Law Peer Mentoring Scheme, The University of Manchester Promoted the scheme via social media, organized social events for the first-year law students and liaised with mentors and administration to ensure all questions were answered and needs were met.

2012 - 2013 Peer Mentor, The University of Manchester Law School Mentored first year law students at the University of Manchester.

2013 - 2014 Secretary, African Caribbean Society Manchester Was responsible for general administration and ensuring that the society ran smoothly and efficiently.

2011 - 2012 First Year Representative, African Caribbean Society Manchester Organized and promoted the society's events to first year students and ensured that they had a voice within the society.

2011 - 2012 English Tutor Helped to enhance the English of Somali children and adults through written exercises and games.

Additional skills and interests

Basic competency in oral and written Spanish Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Research Databases Enjoy swimming, playing the piano and soccer (2 years with Kingsway and 1 year with C.O.B).