Abisodun Ola Faniyan
Northampton,Northamptonshire
Summary
Immigration Advisor with expert knowledge in immigration rules and legislation. Advises individuals on legislative processes and procedures, communicating with different types of people using various communication channels. Conveys complicated information clearly to enhance understanding.
Enthusiast with knowledge of resolving customer problems. Works to increase success through effective work strategies and customer service.
Organised individual dedicated to delivering quality clerical support for diverse needs. Skilled in digital file management with outstanding attention to detail in maintaining records.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Immigration advisor
Self Employed
Northampton, Northamptonshire
02.2020 - Current
- Tailored and amended applications to drive efficiency and success rates.
- Secured family visas for clients with complex circumstances.
- Managed comprehensive application processes to achieve consistent results.
- Offered same-day services for clients seeking urgent advice and applications.
- Established clear guidance and document templates for clients.
- Supported Immigration Rules compliance with robust analysis.
- Onboarded new clients through targeted and effective initial consultations.
- Grew industry and sector knowledge to progress sponsor applications.
Language interpreter
Home Office
Liverpool, Merseyside
01.2007 - Current
- Interpreted speeches at live events at same time as speakers.
- Imparted tone of voice, purpose and emotion of speaker from Yoruba into English.
- Employed Simultaneous Interpretation (SI) technique provide interpretation of presentations in Yoruba to English.
- Removed bias and judgement to offer objective interpretations.
- Executed last minute assignments under intense pressure and to strict deadlines.
- Adhered to professional code of ethics, maintaining strict confidentiality and impartiality.
- Conducted research to understand highly specific terminology in preparation for assignments.
- Remained calm to facilitate communication under stressful conditions.
- Paid meticulous attention to detail to minimise errors in interpretations.
- Confirmed understanding between sentences, repeating as necessary.
Prison custody officer
Serco Group
Hook, Hampshire
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of all rules, policies and laws that governPrison Officer practice.
- Understood underlying security issues within designated working areas, successfully managing issues.
- Kept accurate and timely data in prisoner records and carried out other administrative duties.
- Identified vulnerable people in custody and handled instances of self-harmin accordance with SPS Talk To Me protocols.
- Managed prisoner grievances and complaints to conclusion or upward referral.
- Acted as professional role model to other staff and those within prison care.
- Performed internal and external escort duties of prisoners with meticulous attention to detail to avoid incidents.
- Resolved incidents calmly, maintaining best-possible safety and security of prison staff and offenders.
- Expertly communicated with people from diverse backgrounds to provide best-possible safe, secure prison care.
- Performed thorough searches of prisoners and cells to reduce contraband items.
- Identified security and safety issues, immediately notifying supervisors of concerns.
Administrative Officer
Legal Services
Northampton, Northamptonshire
06.2015 - 01.2020
- Photocopied, laminated and bound documents with efficiency and attention to detail to support staff members with preparation for meetings and presentations.
- Photocopied, laminated and bound documents to support meeting preparation.
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail on, maintaining prompt responses and filing for maximum office efficiency.
- Organised and maintained filing systems for accessibility and orderliness.
- Responded promptly to phone and email inquiries.
- Conducted thorough data entry tasks, maintaining accuracy in information management systems.
- Conducted research to gather relevant information for administrative tasks.
- Worked with colleagues to streamline administrative processes and improve workflow.
- Processed and managed documentation, facilitating smooth recordkeeping and retrieval.
- Sorted and organised different types of information by document type, personnel or location.
- Reviewed documents for staff to proofread for errors, correct formatting and verify factual information.
- Applied maths abilities to calculate and check financial figures.
- Supported staff with administrative needs for photocopying, faxing and filing.
- Arranged filing systems for easy use and retrieval by personnel.
Immigration adviser
Alfa Group Ltd
London, City of London
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Provided specialist immigration advice services through and [Action].
- Facilitated smooth running of service by providing high-quality administrative support, including case record updates, document tracking, monitoring of upcoming expiries.
- Performed detailed assessments and analyses with knowledge to implement appropriate solutions.
- Increased client satisfaction by ensuring after-sale service engagement through telephone and email, encouraging service feedback for continuous improvement.
- Ensured confidential information and documents provided by clients were true and accurate.
- Prepared visa and immigration documents, ensuring conformance with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations to minimise risk of non-approval.
- Ensured consistent quality of service by maintaining up to date knowledge on UKVI regulatory changes.
- Delivered high-quality visa and immigration service, managing a caseload of [Number] clients.
- Interviewed clients by email, phone and face-to-face to accurately assess, determine and evaluate eligibility for Leave to Remain visas.
- Maintained detailed legislation knowledge to ensure the visa procedures were correctly followed.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing frequent updates on developments in local immigration law and processes.
Education
LLB - Law
University of East London
City of London 02.2005 - 06.2008
Level 1 Accreditation - Immigration
Office of Immigration Commissioner
London 01.2010 - 12.2012
Level 2 Immigration and Nationalty - Immigration Law
XY Training
London 03.2014 - 03.2014
Skills
- Legal terminology
- Court processes
- Records management
- Policy analysis
- Team building
- Customer-focused
- Problem-solving
- Multilingual
Timeline
Prison custody officer
Serco Group
02.2023 - 08.2023
Immigration advisor
Self Employed
02.2020 - Current
Administrative Officer
Legal Services
06.2015 - 01.2020
Level 2 Immigration and Nationalty - Immigration Law
XY Training
03.2014 - 03.2014
Level 1 Accreditation - Immigration
Office of Immigration Commissioner
01.2010 - 12.2012
Immigration adviser
Alfa Group Ltd
01.2010 - 06.2012
Language interpreter
Home Office
01.2007 - Current
LLB - Law
University of East London
02.2005 - 06.2008
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