Resourceful legal professional with strong experience in privacy compliance. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of GDPR and relevant regulations to maintain accurate and compliant records. Creative problem-solver.
Expertise in creating and conducting bespoke internal training modules. Attention to detail. Uses strong organisational skills to keep track of learners' attendance. Competent in holding engaging training sessions in person or online. Detail-oriented professional skilled in inspections, assessments and regulatory compliance. Thorough in investigating concerns and developing targeted remediation recommendations to help businesses meet critical targets. Skilled in documentation and reporting. Brings high integrity and follow-through to address reported or identified problems. Up to date on current regulations and filing requirements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
EMEA Privacy and Compliance Coordinator
Zebra Technologies Europe Limited
Bourne End , Buckinghamshire
11.2016 - 02.2024
Member of the Privacy Office
Managed the Records of Processing Activities using One Trust
Data Protection Impact Assessments using One Trust in line with the ICO
Legitimate Interest Assessments using One Trust in line with the ICO
Supported with the data subject access requests
Supported with data breaches
Stayed up-to-date on public legal landscape, successfully supporting implementations of privacy laws across in the Europe, Africa and the Middle East
Reviewed and implement publicly available privacy policies, privacy notices, list of sub-processors, privacy documents and international data transfer agreements
Supported review of data protection agreements
Created playbook for in house legal department on how to negotiate data protection agreements
Created and delivered bespoke GDPR training modules addressed to many departments within the organisation covering: legal basis for processing personal data, data breaches, data subject access requests, privacy policies and notices, international data transfers, use of sub-processors, data breaches, records of processing activities
Responsible for completing customer privacy questionnaires required during customer negotiations
Implemented the standard contractual clauses as lawful mechanism of international data transfers outside of the United Kingdom and the European Union
Supported implementation of the EU Whistleblowing Directive in 7 European Union countries
Compiled relevant legal and administrative documents relating to data protection
Forged effective relationships with global internal and external stakeholders
Promoted importance of proper regulatory knowledge throughout daily work
Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement in lead compliance training across the organisation
Managed Dawn Raids awareness training across 11 location across Europe, Africa and the Middle East
Built the corporate program of the English subsidiary in order to prepare the 172 (1) of the Companies Act 2006 statement
Compliance with IR35
Support the compliance with the Modern Slavery Statement 2015
Paralegal
Zebra Technologies Europe limited
Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
07.2010 - 11.2016
Support General Counsel with all aspects of the legal department
Negotiating Non Disclosure Agreements
Company Secretarial of English and foreign entities
Legal induction training for on boarding of new hires
Reviewed legal documentation and flagged errors for correction.
Liaised professionally with external legal teams for smooth case management.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive legal information and privileged communications.
Reviewed legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
Managed client files with highest levels of confidentiality and discretion
Built positive client relationships to increase satisfaction and retention.
Legal assistant
Zebra Technologies Europe Limited
Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
10.2007 - 07.2010
Company Secretarial
Non Disclosure Agreements
Billing
Conducted legal research
Reviewed legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
Handled case documentation safely and securely for optimised client confidentiality.
Built positive client relationships to increase satisfaction and retention.
Education
Legal Practice Course - Law
De Montfort University
Leicester
09/2008 - 07/2010
Graduate Diploma in Law - Law
De Montfort University
Leicester
09/2006 - 07/2008
Law Degree - Law
La Sapienza University
Rome, Italy
09/1996 - 10/2000
Skills
Adaptation policy framework
GDPR governance - compliance in a very complex multinational organisation
Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills
Effective communicator
Able to establish productive relationship with internal and external stakeholders
Policy implementation
Ethical conduct and confidentiality
Time management
Communication skills
Problem-solving
Multilingual
IAPP CIPP/E certified
Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics - Academy