WILLIAM DAVID
Manchester
Summary
A dedicated professional with expertise in case management software, including LEAP and SUMS, and a strong foundation in problem resolution and teamwork. Demonstrates high-level confidentiality and accountability, with proven skills in diary management, document preparation, and schedule management. Known for strong interpersonal skills, effective persuasion, and the ability to work independently while maintaining honesty and initiative. Career goals include leveraging lateral thinking to enhance organisational efficiency and contribute to team success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Executive Assistant and Paralegal
Monan Gozzett Solicitors
Arundel, West Sussex
03.2026 - 07.2026
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents to support accurate and timely case preparation.
- Maintained up-to-date case management software up-to-date case management software and financial information, ensuring easy retrieval of information when required.
- Enhanced communication between senior partners and solicitors by arranging and coordinating meetings and conferences.
- Coordinated meetings between solicitors and clients for effective discussion.
- Drafted documents and reports for management review.
- Actively participated in team meetings to brainstorm on legal strategies.
- Improved executive workflow through management of schedules and itineraries.
Advice Assistant
Sussex University Student Union
Falmer, Brighton And Hove
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided guidance to students on a range of study-related issues, ensuring they received appropriate support.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings between staff and students to enhance communication and streamline appointment setting.
- Handled phone inquiries, managed email correspondence, and directed calls to relevant departments for efficient communication.
- Participated in meetings, recorded minutes and provided a detailed summary to attendees and management.
- Gathered information and input on results into case management software.
- Proofed and drafted a range of reports and documents.
Conference and Hospitality Assistant
Lancaster University Hospitality Department
Lancaster, Lancashire
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Led small to medium conferences and oversaw operations in Hospitality Manager's absence, ensuring seamless event execution.
- Served high volume of guests daily, effectively balancing orders and requests to meet simultaneous needs.
- Assisted with event dismantling, ensuring venues were cleared promptly and efficiently. and clearing venues efficiently.
- Upheld high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness by adhering to all safety protocols and wearing PPE where necessary.
Team Member
Domino's Pizza
Worthing, West Sussex
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Worked within a team to ensure quick and accurate product production.
- Took food orders, guided customers with selections and made recommendations.
- Executed all tasks assigned by team leader diligently, on schedule and to desired standard.
- Monitored refrigeration systems and conducted regular temperature checks to uphold food safety.
ERASMUS Placement
Project Computer Courses
Seville, Municipality Of Seville
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with Spanish colleagues to facilitate effective communication and teamwork.
- Applied critical analysis to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
Customer Service Assistant
WHSmith
Worthing, West Sussex
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed stock rotation in a small store, often working alone.
- Established and maintained excellent relationships with customers, handling enquiries directly or escalating to other team members where necessary.
- Maintained working knowledge of products, services and systems to correctly answer customers' queries.
- Serviced customers and provided product insight both in person or over the phone.
- Upselling target-based products, often outselling colleagues despite only working two days a week.
Education
Bachelors Of Laws -
Lancaster University
Lancaster, EnglandBTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - Business
Chichester College
ChichesterHigh School - undefined
Durrington High School
WorthingSkills
- Case management software (LEAP & SUMS)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Problem resolution
- Teamwork
- Dedicated
- Active listener and effective persuader
- Diary management
- Documentation
- IT software proficient
- Ability to work independently
- Lateral thinker
- Honesty and accountability
- High-Level confidentiality
- Document preparation
- Initiative taking
- Schedule management
References
Maria Monan - Senior Partner at Monan Gozzett Solicitors: mmonanprivate@monangozzett.com
Kathy O'Regan - Manager at Sussex University Student Union: 07963 940950
Mr John Wood - University Academic Advisor/Lecturer: j.m.wood@lancaster.ac.uk
Mr Alan Don Green: Barrister at Law, Member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple/Associate Lecturer in Law and Criminology at Lancaster University. dongreenccbb@hotmail.com
Timeline
Executive Assistant and Paralegal
Monan Gozzett Solicitors
03.2026 - 07.2026
Advice Assistant
Sussex University Student Union
09.2025 - 02.2026
Conference and Hospitality Assistant
Lancaster University Hospitality Department
09.2024 - 07.2025
ERASMUS Placement
Project Computer Courses
06.2022 - 07.2022
Team Member
Domino's Pizza
08.2021 - 09.2022
Customer Service Assistant
WHSmith
08.2019 - 09.2020
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - Business
Chichester College
High School - undefined
Durrington High School
Bachelors Of Laws -
Lancaster University