Paida ("pi-duh") Gambe
London
Summary
Business professional with comprehensive background in analyzing complex data to drive strategic initiatives. Known for enhancing operational efficiency and supporting decision-making processes through detailed analysis. Highly collaborative team member focused on achieving results and adapting to dynamic business needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Tax Assistant - Claims and Incentives, Graduate
KPMG (UK) Limited
09.2023 - Current
- Gained extensive experience with HMRC’s Research and Development Claim processes, with a focus on the Financial Services Sector
- Worked with a range of international and local organisations from small medium enterprises, to large multinational corporations
- Supported Partners, Directors and Senior Managers across business development, risk management, project delivery and client relationship management, ensuring compliance and efficiency
- Became the main point of contact for clients on different engagements within the first 9-months in role
- Achieving commendation for enhancing client satisfaction and trust
- Secured financial gain to a start-up client of +£200,000.00 by identifying an error in the client-provided raw data, demonstrating strong attention to detail and risk management skills
- Recognised for having a positive attitude during critical busy periods and periods of ambiguity/change
Supply Chain Specialist - Wholesale, Industrial Placement
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed Amazon-Morrison's supply chain relations, gaining experience across end-to-end supply chain and logistical activities
- Leveraged networking skills to deliver high-quality, cost-effective operational activities by collaborating with multiple teams
- Proactively managed my learning and self-development to become competent using specialist software, e.g
- Forecasting and analytical tools for effective order management
- Prevented financial loss to the wholesale client of +£500,000.00 by successfully negotiating the delivery of incorrectly ordered goods over Easter weekend
- Successfully facilitated the launch of two new Amazon warehouses by systematically coordinating the procuring and delivering stock within the stipulated time frame
- Contributed to the team by creating functional synergies among wholesale category specialists which reduced time spent reporting shortages by 60%
Legal Associate
GLG Commercial Law Firm
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Advised and represented clients at court proceedings, while directing a portfolio of high-level properties, supporting seamless property purchasing processes, administering lease agreements, achieving several excellent client satisfaction surveys
- Promoted through roles of increasing scope and responsibility from Paralegal to Legal Associate
- Augmented case turnover rate by +10% in collaboration with key business members
- Prevented client financial loss of +50 billable hours by successfully negotiating dispute resolution without going to trial
Paralegal
GLG Commercial Law Firm
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted lawyers by preparing court arguments, interviewing clients, and conducting research
- Performed legal research and verified the accuracy of legal documents ensuring efficient court filing of paperwork
- Supported across Commercial, Real Estate, Trusts and Litigation departments
- Reintroduced and resolved a decade-old case, increasing client satisfaction, and providing peace of mind
- Provided administrative assistance by planning/facilitating meetings and organising files/paperwork while answering customer queries
Education
MSc Management With Distinction -
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester01.2023
Licence to Practice Law - Notarisation and Conveyancing
Council for Legal Education
01.2020
LLB, Bachelor of Law With Honours - 2:1 -
University of Leeds
01.2018
A-Levels - Geography, Biology, Mathematics
Arundel School
01.2014
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Client relationship management
- Team Collaboration
- Database Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Management
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Complex Problem Solving
- Administrative support
- Risk assessment
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Outlook
Timeline
Corporate Tax Assistant - Claims and Incentives, Graduate
KPMG (UK) Limited
09.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Specialist - Wholesale, Industrial Placement
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd
07.2021 - 07.2022
Legal Associate
GLG Commercial Law Firm
02.2020 - 01.2021
Paralegal
GLG Commercial Law Firm
08.2018 - 02.2020
Licence to Practice Law - Notarisation and Conveyancing
Council for Legal Education
A-Levels - Geography, Biology, Mathematics
Arundel School
MSc Management With Distinction -
Manchester Metropolitan University
LLB, Bachelor of Law With Honours - 2:1 -
University of Leeds
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