Dexter Collins
Ryde
Summary
Enthusiastic, hard working, articulated individual with good organisational and written abilities. I am a mature individual who thrives in challenging environments and can work well both in a team environment while also using my own initiative. I have recently graduated from Cardiff University (LLB, 2025) and I am currently seeking a job in law in order to develop and enhance my skills and expertise in this field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Youth Justice Officer
Isle of Wight Council
Newport, Isle of Wight
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated on development of individualised behavioural management plans, resulting in fewer incidents of negative behaviour from youths under supervision.
- Provided crisis intervention at times of emergency, ensuring safety and well-being of all involved parties.
- Participated in court proceedings to advocate for fair treatment of juveniles involved in legal issues.
- Drafted legal documents for the court and for Magistrates to read before sentencing
- Developed care plans for improved youth rehabilitation.
Legal assistant
Hennah Haywood
Newport, Wales
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Dealt with high volumes of case and kept to strict deadlines regarding case completion.
- Consistently received good reviews and was always at the top for team billing.
- Dealt with large volumes of money going in and out of the company so it was pivotal that mistakes were not made.
- Became confident in dealing with a plethora of clients and how to manage clients that were not satisfied for different reasons.
- Filed vital legal documentation within strict deadlines
- Coincided this while meeting deadlines at university.
Mental Health Support Worker
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Newport, Isle of Wight
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Worked with practitioners and allied health professionals to provide practical support and follow-up to patients.
- Provided timely intake, assessment and appropriate intervention to patients experiencing crises.
- Provided support and comfort to patients while also setting firm professional boundaries
- Helped to integrate patients back into society by taking them on trips into the local area e.g; to the shops, bank and park.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Cardiff University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)
Cardiff 09.2021 - 05.2025
A-Levels -
The Island VI form Campus
Newport, Isle of Wight06.2020
GCSEs -
Ryde Academy
Ryde06.2018
Skills
The variety of jobs I have held, in different fields, shows I'm versatile and acquire new skills with ease
My dedication, loyalty and persistence highlight my ability to stick at a task and push through barriers mentally and physically
Through my sport, I have shown grit and determination to be the best I can individually and as a team player
Hobbies
Throughout my childhood I have always been interested in sports and winning in both team and individual events. I have played Tennis, Cricket and Squash to county level aided by my own dedication and hard work.
However, my main passion has always been football, growing up on an island this also expands to beach football in which we will be competing in the Euros league in June in Portugal representing the UK. I have further captained University and County teams in football and enjoy pushing my team to success.
I am a really big advocate of working hard to afford to be able travel as I believe learning about other cultures and way of lives helps place perspective on ones own life. Travelling inspires education, empathy and curiosity and can leave you with inspiration yet humbleness.
Further Legal experience
Captained sixth form mock trial team
Sorted through case notes and assigned different members with different roles relating to the case
Scored and critiqued by Barristers and Judges at our local Magistrates' Court
Developed research skills for the purpose of advocacy work and time management to allow this extra-curricular to not get in the way of studies
Came second out of ten schools from our County based off the Judges scoring system
Work experience week at Southampton Combined Court
Helped to understand the Court system from a professional point of view and was able to ask questions and advice from a Judge and members of the court with a lot of experience and expertise in a field that interests me
Sat with the judge during court proceedings and was given the case files prior to the hearings to analyse and give my thoughts on the outcome
Allows me to have a future point of contact for any questions and advice
Referees
Professor Shane Burke, Personal Tutor, Law and Politics, Cardiff Law Building, Museum Avenue, Cardiff CF10 3AX. Tel +44 29208 79696. Email burke3@cardiff.ac.uk
Judge Douglas Taylor, District Judge, Tribunal Judge, The Courts of Justice, London Road, Southampton SO15 2XQ. Tel +44 78679 76521. Email douglasjtaylor@me.com
Darren Bush, Mentor, Trainee Solicitor, 3 Britannia Quay, Cardiff, CF10 4PL, Tel +44 7446 089450 Darren.bush@acuitylaw.com
Timeline
Youth Justice Officer
Isle of Wight Council
09.2025 - Current
Legal assistant
Hennah Haywood
07.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Cardiff University (Prifysgol Caerdydd)
09.2021 - 05.2025
Mental Health Support Worker
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
10.2020 - 09.2021
A-Levels -
The Island VI form Campus
GCSEs -
Ryde Academy