Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Websites
Languages
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Bilal Patel

Bolton, United Kingdom

Summary

A dedicated final-year LLB law student with a record of academic excellence, eager to leverage my strong skill set to build a successful legal career. Experience in the legal sector has given me first-hand exposure to the legal profession, where I have developed practical skills in legal drafting, task organisation, and developing client relationships through effective communication. This experience has deepened my understanding of the legal system and strengthened my ability to contribute to successful case outcomes and client satisfaction.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Retail Worker

Priamark
Bolton
03.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills when engaging with customers, providing assistance.
  • Assisted in maintaining a well-organised and visually appealing store layout, ensuring products were easily accessible.
  • Regularly received positive feedback from customers via online surveys, highlighting exceptional service and contributing to overall customer satisfaction ratings.

Co-founder

Al Thameen Scents
Bolton
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Managed the establishment and growth of the perfume brand, developing a strategic business plan, identifying target markets, and implementing marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and sales.
  • Coordinated and led a team, fostering a collaborative work environment, delegating tasks effectively, and inspiring team members to align with the brand's vision and goals.
  • Implemented and organised a systematic bookkeeping process to track sales, expenses, and stock levels, ensuring accurate financial reporting and improved inventory control.
  • Achieved break-even within 3 months of trading by implementing effective sales strategies and optimising inventory management.

Energy Consultant

Kinetic Energy Solutions
Manchester
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Contributed to attracting new clients by identifying their energy needs, analysing consumption patterns, and presenting tailored energy solutions to meet their requirements.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, providing ongoing support and advice to ensure they received the best energy solutions for their needs.

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
Bolton
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Efficiently packed customer orders following Amazon's guidelines and protocols, ensuring prompt and precise delivery to customers. This led me to be among the top 3 packers.
  • Adhered strictly to safety protocols and guidelines, participated in safety training sessions, and contributed to maintaining a safe working environment for oneself and fellow team members.

Legal Assistant

Malone And White Solicitors
Bolton
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Acted as a key liaison between clients, legal professionals, and other stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication, timely case updates, and efficient information gathering, which improved case outcomes.
  • Enhanced document accuracy and compliance by drafting, proofreading, and editing legal documents, ensuring adherence to legal standards and reducing the risk of procedural errors.
  • Contributed to the implementation and training of a streamlined system to efficiently gather client GP records, significantly strengthening case outcomes and achieving successful health-related claims.

Education

LLB Law -

University of Salford
Salford
09.2022 - Current

A-Level -

The Sixth Form Bolton
Bolton
09.2020 - 05.2022

GCSE - undefined

Eden Boys' Bolton
09.2015 - 05.2020

Skills

  • Computer Proficiency
  • Good Oral and written Communication
  • Judgement & Complex problem solving
  • Team work and Leadership

Languages

English
Gujarati

Affiliations

  • I love nature and am a member of the Royal Horticultural Society, which allows me to further explore my passion for the outdoors. I enjoy taking long walks in nature, keeping active while appreciating the environment around me. I'm also passionate about graphic design, dedicating time to creative projects to continually develop my skills.

Accomplishments

    Form Captain, High School

    Appointed as Form Captain in high school after successfully passing the interview process.

    STAR Ambassador, High School

    Developed and delivered presentations on environmental topics, promoting sustainability and awareness within the school community.

    Created and presented an anti-bullying campaign to prevent and raise awareness on bullying.

    BT skills for work boot camp, high school

Certification

Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)

Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business

Westlaw UK Basic Certificate

Thomson Reuters

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Retail Worker

Priamark
03.2024 - Current

Energy Consultant

Kinetic Energy Solutions
09.2023 - 12.2023

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
06.2023 - 09.2023

Co-founder

Al Thameen Scents
03.2023 - 01.2024

LLB Law -

University of Salford
09.2022 - Current

Legal Assistant

Malone And White Solicitors
02.2022 - 06.2023

A-Level -

The Sixth Form Bolton
09.2020 - 05.2022

GCSE - undefined

Eden Boys' Bolton
09.2015 - 05.2020
Bilal Patel