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Analyst at Hogan Lovells, Global Service Centre,
Sandton, Johannesburg
May 2017- December 2019
I supported an international law firm in mitigating conflicts through risk assessment
and due diligence. I conducted risk assessment through research, the use of legal
corporate databases and report writing. I was awarded 2 promotions (to Junior Analyst and my current role) during my time with Hogan Lovells and worked within two departments.
Role Responsibilities:
Communication: Daily communication (personal, telephonic and email) with legal
personnel and partners of the firm.
Research: Using legal databases and online research I compile reports based on
information provided to us by the client. Reports require knowledge and use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Analysis: Identifying risks and conflicts issues based on reports compiled. These
include identifying political risk, sanctions issues, business concerns for the practice,
compliance and due diligence issues. I am tasked to resolve identified problems
through communication with stakeholders and clients where possible or by referral
from the Ethics committee of the practice.
Project Management: I handled up to 10 matters daily. Handling of matters
(otherwise referred to a project) is deadline orientated, usually with a same day
turnaround time. This requires time management and attention to detail, as well as
an ability to focus on multiple projects effortlessly at the same time.
Teamwork & Leadership: Any given matter is handled by at least 2 people- this is
dependent on the size of the matter and turnaround time requested by the client.

Editor of the Inhouse Company Newsletter, at Hogan
Lovells, Global Service Centre, Sandton, Johannesburg
January 2017- January 2019
I was the editor of the GBSC Internal company newsletter. In this role I selected
content for monthly newsletter and lead a team of +- 10 members in creating
content in line with the company's communication strategy. Holding monthly
meeting and editing content for publication and distribution to staff members. This
was a voluntary commitment carried out in my personal time.

Academic Administration Officer II, University of
Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Johannesburg
January 2016- July 2016 (Contract)
I created, updated and managed the universities lecturing timetable for the Auckland
Park Campus. I gained this position through my previous role as a student assistant
within the Central Academic Department of the university.
Role responsibilities:
Advanced Excel Knowledge: Spreadsheet creation and management using formulas,
importing and exporting of data.
Database management: ITS and Celcat. I was part of the first team to use this tertiary
software and assisted in the transfer and automation of university information into
the system and skills training of other staff members.
Communication: Usually daily meetings with university staff and assisting in creating
timetables for individual lectures and classes. Also involved the resolution of clashing
timetables and errors.
Administration: General filing, updating and management of university information,
understanding the full life cycle of students, roll over of timetables annually and use
Microsoft office suite. Knowledge and use of University policies and procedures,
academic structures, exam timetables and the registration of students.