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anuoluwa aimufua

anuoluwa aimufua

Pontefract,West Yorkshire

Summary

A highly efficient professional who is client focused with an ability to build strong relationships with internal and external clients. Having the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure, dealing confidently with changing and conflicting priorities. Skills Technically competent with extensive experience in the variety of software systems including Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel (intermediate level), power point and online legal research software and database including Butterworth's, Lawtel, Lextranet, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw.


Results-driven, ambitious and competitive business leader focused on transformative leadership and continuous improvement to drive growth and maximise profits. Tenacious executive ready to take on challenging role, meet goals and surpass expectations.


Highly analytical and data-driven E-commerce Manager effectively scales online customer acquisition efforts and e-commerce capabilities to drive sales growth. Routinely tests new features and assets and measures results as company grows and evolves. Strong understanding of e-commerce consumer behavior and audience segmentation along with website analytic and tracking tools.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Managing Director, E-Commerce

EEA Essentials LTD
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
12.2018 - Current
  • Interpreted underlying risks, business needs, client requirements and cost structures to increase forecasting accuracy.
  • Oversaw HR functions, including hiring, staffing, training, payroll and labour law compliance.
  • Directed staffing requirements, managed priorities and coordinated workflows to uphold productivity objectives.
  • Maintained smooth operations through careful management of office workflow and administrative processes.
  • Confidently communicated and negotiated high-profit deals and contracts with key stakeholders in global markets.
  • Supervised budgets and timelines, ensuring progress met project scope targets.
  • Generated and achieved regional revenue goals, exceeding targets within company growth strategies.
  • Kep accurate company records, upholding compliance with regulations and company policies.
  • Spearheaded development and delivery of future product offerings based on in-depth market research.
  • Proactively built, nourished and converted local opportunity pipelines.
  • Prepared accounts and complied with HMRC reporting requirements.
  • Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
  • Directed administration and optimisation of financial operations, payroll and accounting processes.
  • Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
  • Reviewed reports from subordinate management to identify areas of opportunity.
  • Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
  • Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
  • Communicated with clients to meet fiduciary obligations, strengthen relationships and define client objectives.
  • Maintained agile, responsible organisation with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.

Immigration & Employment Fee Earner

Alpha Shindara Legal Firm
Leeds
07.2017 - 12.2019
  • Responsible for obtaining details from prospective Clients to carry out initial risk assessments on their matter
  • Searches of government departments and local authorities
  • Advice on the contracts and case settlement
  • Conduct client interviews to access their credibility and training new employees
  • Analysing, collating and summarising large quantities of information, researching points of law, factual issues as instructed by QC and Principal lawyer
  • Responded to inquiries from general public regarding court appearance, trial dates, judicial procedures and fines.
  • Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts and updated account balances.
  • Marked and preserved exhibits introduced into evidence in court proceedings.
  • Illustrated immigration processes and managed communication channels to provide high level of service and consultation to immigration inquiries.
  • Corresponded with current and prospective clients to obtain information and enable effective case development.

Senior Paralegal

Minster Law
Wakefield
10.2014 - 07.2017
  • Prepare clients care letters, attendance notes, observed employment, civil litigation, family and conveyancing matters at interviews
  • Assisted in drafting and proof-reading lease documents, client letters, researching legal enquires for client files and preparing new clients files
  • Provided feedback and reporting to senior management regarding team performance, quality of work and the effectiveness of working practices.

Criminal Litigation Paralegal

Slater & Gordon UK LLP
Wakefield
12.2013 - 10.2014
  • Liaise with the principal lawyer on the Hillsborough disaster criminal investigation inquest
  • Prepare bundles and documents
  • Working on large and complex cases In line with procedures and timescales
  • Supported fee-earners in the criminal team with administrative task to ease caseload by giving assistant where required
  • Attending meetings with clients, conferences with QC and court appearances
  • Liaising with police, prosecution and court
  • I am responsible for delivering excellent client care to clients
  • Ensure the team is up to date with all changes within legal services, which includes case law, legislation and other political developments
  • Exceeded my monthly allocated billing targets, Utilisation of time and was employee of the month twice.

Registered Legal Advisor

Alpha Shindara Legal Firm
Leeds
03.2011 - 12.2013
  • Specialised in immigration, property, employment law and accident claims
  • Working Under competence supervision, to be competent as a level 3 OISC
  • Representing and supporting clients in court under the supervision of a higher level advisor, review legal documents, and attending hearings
  • Making basic applications that are within the Immigration Rules such as applications for entry clearance, Leave to enter or Leave to Remain
  • Taking instructions, issuing proceedings, preparing bundles/disclosure, costing and billing
  • Using my initiative when undertaking legal research - accessing and analysing cases, precedents and practice/procedure
  • Making applications to the Employment Tribunal which involves eliciting information from clients over the phone and face -face, investigating the background to claims and liaising between clients and more senior members of staff to provide advice to a range of clients
  • Developed an individually tailored service for clients, adapting practices using client feedback
  • Delivering presentations to the team, on aspects of current legal issues which has developed my teamwork and presentation skills.

Support Worker

Home Farm Trust
08.2008 - 12.2013
  • Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
  • Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
  • Improved health outcomes by delivering consistent care in collaboration with nursing team.
  • Ensured consistent quality improvement by developing improved personal care services, optimising service user satisfaction.
  • Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
  • Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
  • Conducted one-to-one and group support sessions, helping service users to achieve care plan objectives.
  • Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.

Complex and Palliative Care Worker

Pulse Health Care
12.2011 - 08.2012
  • Working with adults and elderly with learning disabilities:-
  • I support adults with learning disabilities to live a fulfilled and independent life, helping the transition from an institutionalised life to one in the community
  • I have developed strong leadership skills through assisting, training and motivating my team of 2-6 support workers in providing a service for physically challenged clients
  • Working with adults with learning disabilities encouraged me to carry out research into the Mental Capacity Act as the focus of my dissertation.

University Law Society
09.2008 - 07.2012
  • Organised careers talks, presentations and helped to arrange social events such as the Law Ball
  • I also participated in ‘Skill-legal' workshops, which enlightens other students on how they can acquire wide range of legal skills and work experience.

O2 - Robert Half International
09.2007 - 04.2008
  • Apple I-phone Activation: Customer Service Advisor:-
  • Made inbound and outbound sales calls as part of a team, assisting customers with difficulties they may have whilst activating their i-Phone and providing excellent customer service
  • This role strengthened my interpersonal and communication skills when building rapport with customers
  • I always ensured that I met my targets, demonstrating my ability to work well under pressure.

Leeds United Mentor Group Learning Mentor
07.2005 - 04.2008
  • Work experience)
  • Empowered young learners to develop skills in literacy, numeracy and ICT as wells as developing their confidence and providing them with a positive educational experience.

Legal assistant / Secretary

Solicitor Active
Leeds
07.2006 - 02.2008
  • Kept vital records up to date such as client's details, legal documents and typing up letters (in form of audio and shorthand)
  • Answered the phones, filing, organising diaries and making appointments, preparing court forms and occasionally going to court or the Police cells with solicitors
  • Interviewed clients in the area of property and immigration law
  • Writing draft advices, communicating to clients regarding forthcoming employment tribunals
  • Achieved set objectives of researching employment, criminal and property law cases.

Education

Legal Practice Course -

BPP Law School

BA (Hons) - Law

University of Teesside

Skills

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Accounting processes
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Deliverables oversight
  • Employment law
  • Operations management
  • Strategic thinking
  • Problem solving skills
  • High-value project management
  • Complex negotiation
  • Contract management
  • Employee management
  • KPI management
  • Project budgeting
  • Business planning
  • Business development
  • Business analysis
  • Mentoring and training
  • Operational management
  • Change management

Timeline

Managing Director, E-Commerce

EEA Essentials LTD
12.2018 - Current

Immigration & Employment Fee Earner

Alpha Shindara Legal Firm
07.2017 - 12.2019

Senior Paralegal

Minster Law
10.2014 - 07.2017

Criminal Litigation Paralegal

Slater & Gordon UK LLP
12.2013 - 10.2014

Complex and Palliative Care Worker

Pulse Health Care
12.2011 - 08.2012

Registered Legal Advisor

Alpha Shindara Legal Firm
03.2011 - 12.2013

University Law Society
09.2008 - 07.2012

Support Worker

Home Farm Trust
08.2008 - 12.2013

O2 - Robert Half International
09.2007 - 04.2008

Legal assistant / Secretary

Solicitor Active
07.2006 - 02.2008

Leeds United Mentor Group Learning Mentor
07.2005 - 04.2008

Legal Practice Course -

BPP Law School

BA (Hons) - Law

University of Teesside
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