Experience

MedEsther Brands

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  · Eliminated time waste by 98% by implementing technology based solutions such as client tracking and management software and administrative and project management tools such as Trello · Pitched combined content creation and scheduling tools such as Canva enabling us to create and schedule social media content for clients months in advance in much shorter periods of time. For example, two months of content is created and scheduled within two weeks or less. · The above, in addition to streamlining other administrative processes, freed up approximately six hours of valuable time daily to onboard more clients boosting monthly sales by 32% Show less



White & Case LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Virtual Learning Experience Programme

  • Feb 2021 - Feb 2021

  I completed the full White & Case Virtual Work Experience Programme on the Forage platform. I did the following modules: Project Finance, Banking and Finance, and Dispute Resolution. For the Project Finance module, I completed two tasks. For the first, I created a transaction chart for a large construction project using Microsoft PowerPoint. For the second task, I recorded a brief video presentation on methods to mitigate counterparty risk. I focused on government support as well as private insurance. In the Banking and Finance module, I completed a section of the prospectus for a company about to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange in its first IPO. The company also wished to renegotiate the terms of its senior loan facilities with its bank in light of its change in status from a private to a public company. I filled in sections of the Board Resolution as they pertained to renegotiating the terms of the loan with the bank. For the Dispute Resolution section, I prepared a brief PowerPoint presentation on the differences, advantages, and disadvantages between litigation and arbitration as well as advised the client (a bank) on incorporating an asymmetric arbitration clause into its terms of service. Show less



JOHUSTLEBURG

• South Africa

• Web Designer and Media Manager

  • May 2020 - Dec 2020

  · My work for Johustleburg can be split into three broad categories: web design and development, social media marketing, and administration · Demonstrated initiative and great determination by self-learning web design and development in order to build an e-commerce site that doubled within two months. · Displayed time management, planning and organisational skills that led to being promoted to a management position where I was supervising a team of five employees. · By firmly setting realistic goals, making use of delegation as well as cutting down on unnecessary staff meetings, I was able to increase team productivity. This can be quantified in the amount of reduced time wastage (one hour per day) and increased number of sales physical (15-30 per month) Show less



Linklaters

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern/Clerk

  • Nov 2019 - Dec 2019

  · Selected out of over 200 applicants across South Africa to participate in the Linklaters International Clerkship at the Firm’s London offices. Among the reasons I was chosen, was my ability to apply a business perspective legal problems, a skill that is essential for commercial lawyers · I did hands on work, assisting solicitors with the cases they were handling. While working in the Disputes Resolution Practice, I wrote a blog post on an international arbitration case which was published on the firm's website. In the Pensions Practice, I conducted research and drafted legal advice which was used to advise a client · The firm gave us an extensive course on the case management and billing software it uses to keep track of clients and cases. We were asked to advise the UK government as a client on a case that involved regulations in development planning · Interns were trained in building relationships with clients and took part in networking events with real clients and other solicitors · Although much of my work contributed to the advice given to clients by my principals, I was trusted to work without constant supervision Show less



Delta Philanthropies

• United Kingdom
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Feb 2018 - Nov 2018

  · Duties were split into two categories: research/data collection and data analysis · By conducting detailed and well organized research on time, I was able to speed up our team's project submission. Our team’s work was used to inform the organisation’s broader strategy to assist local conservation efforts in creating ideal conditions for protected areas and endangered species in Africa · By demonstrating a quick learning and understanding of pivot tables and other Microsoft Excel functions, I was able to analyse and present my findings to my colleagues and superiors Show less



Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Coordinator

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  · ·Assisted with the facilitation of a nationwide mock court competition for high school students hosted by the Institute at the University of Pretoria · Broke down and grouped a multitude of tasks into an organised and efficient system. This included selecting through written applications, a group of university students to take on some tasks. By delegating the work in this manner, the competition ran smoothly and was well within the budget · Combined my teaching and legal service skills to give presentations to the learners about the South African legal system and advocacy Show less



Institute for International and Comparative Law in Africa

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2017

  · After an appraisal of my strong academic record, I was employed by Professor and member of the United Nations Law Commission Dire Tladi to assist him with his research on the requirements of the international law principle of jus cogens · I exhibited such a high degree of skill and diligence in my work, that Professor Tladi recommended me as a reporter at the International Law Association's 2016 Conference on Non-State Actors. My work was included in the report · I was able to balance full time studies, extra-curricular activities where I travelled overseas and working part-time as a research assistant for Professor Tladi. I graduated from the University of Pretoria with an average of 70% equivalent to a 2:1 designation Show less