Briar Michelle Pelling - recent law graduate | Curriculum Vitae
Briar Michelle Pelling
Contact Details
Name: Briar Michelle Pelling
Address: 9A Kylie Court
Manukau City, Auckland
New Zealand
Phone: 09 263 0686
Mobile 027 331 0274
Email Address: briarpelling@gmail.com
Career Objectives
Summary: I am currently employed in a temporary accounts position at Auckland Meat Processors Limited. I have committed to help the accounts payable and receivable teams of this, and another company, for a further few weeks while they implement new accounting systems. I do, however, have authorization to leave earlier if I need to. I work around 30 hours per week at this job, and have another two part-time jobs.
I have recently completed Professionals at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies, and was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Auckland High Court on the 26th of June 2009.
At the end of 2008 I finished studying conjoint LLB and Bachelor of Arts degrees at the University of Auckland, and graduated in May 2009.
I am looking for work in the field of criminal law, preferably in a way that would incorporate my study of abnormal/clinical psychology. While I would very much like to work as a criminal defence lawyer, or be involved in the criminal justice system in some way I am open to any number of possibilities in the field of law. I enjoyed a number of other subjects while at law school.
I have a great deal of experience in customer service, waitressing/bar work and administration/office work. I now seek a chance to further my experience and start my career by becoming a member of your team.
Education/Qualifications
Institution: Auckland University
City/Country: Auckland, New Zealand
Qualifications: Conjoint LLB and Bachelor of Arts (psychology) degrees.
Completed: November 2008
Institution: Macleans College
City/Country: Auckland, New Zealand
Qualifications: School Certificate, Sixth Form Certificate. I did not do Seventh Form, as my Sixth Form Certificate marks were good enough to get me into Law at University. Results and testimonial will be provided upon request.
Completed: 2003
Employment History
Auckland Meat Processors Limited
Start Date: January 2007
End Date: Currently employed in a temporary accounts position. I have committed to continue doing 30 hours per week until around September 2009.
Position/Title: Administration Assistant
Responsibilities/
Achievements: I was initially sought out to help manage the ACC claims for the company, but have taken on a number of extra responsibilities over the past couple of years. I helped the Occupational Health and Safety Manager in a number of areas, conducted hearing tests and learned a number of other staff positions in order to provide holiday cover.
Currently I am providing assistance to the accounts payable and accounts receivable team, for two different companies. As part of my work, I use the CMS computer system, Realtime, and a number of other computer programmes.
Quay Med Accident and Medical
Start Date: Dec 2004
End Date: Currently Employed
Position/Title: Medical Receptionist
Responsibilities/
Achievements: As a part time receptionist I am responsible for all patients, and all other office duties including answering the telephone, dictation, banking and using the computer system - Medtech 32. I am responsible for meeting and registering patients, and invoicing and collecting payment. Part of my role is to keep track of where every staff member and patient is, and to provide help to the doctors and nurses as and when I can. I also run, and do dictation for the weekly Orthopaedic clinic.
Kelly Flavell Barrister and Solicitor
Start Date: Mar 2003
End Date: Currently Employed
Position/Title: Receptionist / Advertising
Responsibilities/
Achievements: I worked as a full time receptionist for one year, and then continued part time for the following two years. During this time I was responsible for organising appointments, greeting clients and taking payment, and doing daily banking and mail. This position also included all other office duties. I also helped the conveyancing team, and learned to use Junior Partner and dealt with Land Info Net and Manukau Water.
For the last four years I have done the weekly advertising.
Papatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club
Start Date: Aug 2004
End Date: Nov 2004
Position/Title: Bar Staff
Responsibilities/
Achievements: Responsible for pouring drinks and general bar work.
Citron Restaurant
Start Date: Feb 2003
End Date: Jun 2003
Position/Title: Waitress
Responsibilities/
Achievements: I was responsible for seating customers, taking orders, serving food and cleaning the restaurant at the end of the night.
Picton St Bar and Brasserie
Start Date: Aug 2002
End Date: Feb 2003
Position/Title: Waitress
Responsibilities/
Achievements: Responsible for greeting and seating customers, taking and delivering orders and a limited amount of bar service.
Mr Whippy Ice Cream Parlor
Start Date: Nov 2001
End Date: Aug 2003
Position/Title: Customer Service
Responsibilities/
Achievements: Responsible for serving customers and preparing product.
Skill Summary
Computer Skills: MS Excel; Intermediate
MS Powerpoint; Intermediate
MS Publisher; Intermediate
MS Word; Intermediate
I also have experience with a number of specialised computer programmes, e.g. Medtech, Junior Partner and CMS etc.
Awards
Macleans College first or second in the class each year from 1999-2002 including Social Studies, English and Text and Information Management.
Leadership Roles
Student Representative, Macleans College 2000; University Class Representative on the Student Consultative Committee: Statistics 2004; Criminal Law 2006.
Languages
Excellent command of English. I studied Japanese for two years, but only remember the very basics.
Interests
Yoga, squash, pilates, walking/running, going to the gym, reading, music and going out with friends.
Referees
1. Pierre Chemaly or Sally Tan
Phone:
09 919 2555
Organisation/Position:
Medical Director/Practice Manager
2. Kelly Flavell or Cathy Flavell
Phone:
09 535 2150
Organisation/Position:
Lawyer
3. Ritesh Chauhan
Phone:
09 276 0900
Organisation/Position:
Accountant and Office Manager
(References from all will be provided upon request). |
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