Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
Generic

Ikechukwu Chede

Luton,Bedfordshire

Summary

Emerging legal professional motivated to apply education to hands-on legal support. Excellent organisational skills with expertise in drafting managing daily office operations, including scheduling, data entry, filing, and record keeping. Expertise in providing administrative support for daily processes and activities in a corporate environment. Pragmatic communicator with superior problem-solving skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative assistant

Resource Gate Ltd
Luton, Bedfordshire
02.2020 - Current
  • Printing, photocopying and filing
  • Supported accurate record-keeping with proficient data entry skills.
  • Handled incoming calls for staff, answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages.
  • Prospecting new clients
  • Submitted timely reports which provided updates on various projects
  • Sorted and organised different types of information by document type, personnel or location.

Bar Staff

Club Republic
Leicester, Leicestershire
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Handled cash transactions to ensure accurate accounting.
  • Rotated stock regularly, reducing waste from expired products.
  • Prepared beverages, ensuring consistent quality.
  • Helped organise special events at the bar.
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.

Kitchen porter/ Prep chef

The Hub on Verulam
St Albans, Herefordshire
09.2022 - 01.2024
  • Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness by washing kitchen equipment and utensils.
  • Kept a safe working environment by following all health and safety regulations.
  • Ensured smooth running of the kitchen by efficiently managing waste disposal tasks.
  • Assisted chefs in food preparation for efficient meal service.
  • Achieved high levels of organisation with sorting and storing deliveries.

Kitchen Porter/ Prep Chef

Tabure Modern Kitchen
St Albans, Hertfordshire
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Streamlined workflow to reduce waiting times for serving staff.
  • Assisted chefs in food preparation for efficient meal service.
  • Helped create a pleasant dining experience by maintaining clean cutlery and crockery.
  • Removed rubbish, kept bin area clean and orderly.
  • Assisted in stock rotation tasks; maintained accurate inventory count.
  • Kept a safe working environment by following all health and safety regulations.

Assistant Football Coach

Herts & Beds Specialist Coaching
Luton
02.2022 - 02.2022
  • Oversaw diet plans for players, contributing towards improved physical condition.
  • Organised travel arrangements for away games without any hiccups.
  • Updated knowledge of football rules and regulations, ensuring fair play during matches.
  • Designed game strategies for successful match outcomes.

Warehouse Operative

Divine Events Creations
Luton
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
  • Assisted team members in loading large items safely onto delivery trucks.
  • Sorted materials into appropriate areas for easy access and organisation.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks around the warehouse, ensured a safe work environment.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, ensured safe transport of goods.
  • Coordinated with management, contributed valuable input during team meetings.
  • Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.

Education

LLB - Law

University of Leicester
Leicester
09.2023 -

A-Levels -

The Chalk Hills Academy
Luton
09.2021 - 06.2023

Skills

  • Data inputting
  • Calendar scheduling
  • Spreadsheet creation
  • Client relations
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel

Certification

Kennedy's Commercial Law Job Simulation - Forage

September 2024

  • Completed a job simulation involving commercial law and litigated claims for Kennedy's legal team
  • Reviewed and analyzed communication documents, contracts, and force majeure clauses in various commercial claims
  • Provided clear and effective communication in addressing legal claims


RPC UK - Commercial Law Job Simulation Forage

September 2024

  • Completed a job simulation in commercial law for RPC
  • Drafted response letter addressing negligence and breach of duty
  • Conducted commercial research and prepared summary for associates
  • Reviewed draft publicity agreement for celebrity client and identified areas to negotiate


Slaughter and May - Commercial Law Job Simulation - Forage

September 2024

  • Completed a job simulation involving a hypothetical transaction for Slaughter and May's commercial law team.
  • Pitched the client on the firm's M&A expertise and provided partner recommendations
  • Proofread a draft Head of Terms for spelling, grammar, and any missing information Summarized key learnings from a conference call to inform a partner about a new client


Herbert Smith Freehills Solicitor Apprentice Job Simulation - Forage

October 2024

  • Completed a job simulation involving contract dispute resolution for the Dispute Resolution team at HSF.
  • Conducted comprehensive legal research, identifying relevant case law and precedents to support client positions.
  • Analysed and synthesised complex legal information, drafting clear and concise legal memos that highlighted key findings and strategic recommendations.
  • Developed strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, effectively applying legal principles to real-world scenarios and proposing actionable solutions to client disputes.

Affiliations

  • Music Production - Creating original compositions and marketing them online. Contract Creation and negotiating leases and licenses for access to the beats

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bar Staff

Club Republic
12.2024 - 01.2025

LLB - Law

University of Leicester
09.2023 -

Kitchen porter/ Prep chef

The Hub on Verulam
09.2022 - 01.2024

Kitchen Porter/ Prep Chef

Tabure Modern Kitchen
03.2022 - 05.2022

Assistant Football Coach

Herts & Beds Specialist Coaching
02.2022 - 02.2022

A-Levels -

The Chalk Hills Academy
09.2021 - 06.2023

Warehouse Operative

Divine Events Creations
06.2021 - 08.2021

Administrative assistant

Resource Gate Ltd
02.2020 - Current
Ikechukwu Chede