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Rachel Hollands

Rachel Hollands

Woking,Surrey

Summary

  • A productive employee with a proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works well with a team to determine requirements and provide excellent service.
  • Driven and resourceful, with a can-do attitude.
  • Upholds confidentiality and has experienced administration support with the ability to perform various tasks and is highly organised with attention to detail.
  • Proactive in providing support and making sure day-to-day operations run smoothly.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate, Strategic Partnerships

Delta Philanthropies
London, Please select
06.2022 - Current
  • Aids in implementing internal and external communications strategies to align with branding.
  • Supervises executive calendars while supporting the administrative team to facilitate smooth operational flow.
  • Facilitates smooth executive trips, arranging appropriate travel, visas, and agendas.
  • Provides effective meeting support by preparing agendas and taking minutes.
  • Oversees maintenance of hardcopy and electronic records to preserve institutional information of historical, fiscal, and legal value.
  • Manages information flow between senior executives and other members of staff, passing on information about policies, procedures, and directives.
  • Prepares research and briefing papers before appointments and presentations to manager specifications.

Test Creator

Bookt
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Improved user experience by implementing changes in response to A/B testing results.
  • Followed strict stipulated editorial guidelines when writing copy.
  • Produced and submitted drafts ahead of deadlines.
  • Coordinated necessary revisions and edits with cross-functional team.
  • Proofread and edited written copy before submitting to publisher.
  • Conducted extensive research to obtain accurate information for projects.

Stellenbosch Assistant

Good Eats
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Packing and sorting out stock and customer orders.
  • Supported staff with clerical tasks for well-maintained office administration.
  • Completed work to agreed standards and specifications.
  • Identified depleted items, requested supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain good stock levels.
  • Found and retrieved requested information by searching files, databases and storage media for authorised individuals.

Legal Intern

Coghlan, Welsh and Guest
Harare
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Assisted with preparation for trials, hearings and depositions, following directions from lawyers.
  • Reviewed statutes and regulations finding case precedents for lawyers to review.
  • Used software and technology to increase the efficiency of legal team, business and other external and internal stakeholders.
  • Researched applicable laws and legal precedents supporting attorney cases.
  • Examined causes and remedies to torts, personal injury cases and contracts.
  • Carried out legal research to compile evidence for Tort and Commercial cases.

Legal Intern

Gill, Godlonton and Gerrans
Harare
06.2017 - 07.2017
  • Observed depositions and court proceedings to prepare summaries of cases.
  • Tracked deadlines and managed multiple administrative tasks prioritising based on urgency.
  • Prepared and filed legal documents with courts and other governmental agencies, following protocols.
  • Responded accurately to legal and contractual questions from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Attended meetings and briefings tracking legislation and summarising important details for further review by lawyers.
  • Reviewed statutes and regulations finding precedents for cases for lawyers to review.
  • Supported lawyers on various legal work including procurement, professional services and intellectual property.
  • Interviewed individuals involved in legal proceedings gathering factual information about cases.
  • Researched applicable laws and legal precedents supporting attorney cases.

Cashier and Sales (as needed)

The Cellar
Harare
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Maximised customer satisfaction by assisting with purchase selections, locating items and promoting rewards programs.
  • Helped customers with specific item requests by answering questions and offering knowledgeable product advice.
  • Handled high-volume credit and cash transactions using Point Of Sale (POS) systems efficiently.
  • Assessed customer needs through clear communication, anticipating and responding appropriately to queries.
  • Maintained clean, tidy and organised checkout areas.

Education

LLM Degree - Private Law

University of Stellenbosch
Cape Town
2022

LLB Degree - Law

University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
2020

A-Levels -

Gateway High School
Harare
2016

Skills

  • Relationship management
  • Calendar management
  • Travel administration
  • File maintenance
  • Transcription
  • Legal administrative support
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

Affiliations

Stellenbosch University Olympus Student Organisation Social Impact Outreach Member (2018-2019). Stellenbosch University Students for Law and Social Justice Society Member (2021).

Timeline

Associate, Strategic Partnerships

Delta Philanthropies
06.2022 - Current

Test Creator

Bookt
01.2022 - 05.2022

Stellenbosch Assistant

Good Eats
01.2020 - 09.2021

Legal Intern

Coghlan, Welsh and Guest
06.2019 - 07.2019

Legal Intern

Gill, Godlonton and Gerrans
06.2017 - 07.2017

Cashier and Sales (as needed)

The Cellar
01.2016 - 01.2019

LLM Degree - Private Law

University of Stellenbosch

LLB Degree - Law

University of Stellenbosch

A-Levels -

Gateway High School
Rachel Hollands