NGONGO NGBWA
Burtonsville,MD
Summary
A former Lawyer who has working experience and knowledge in public relations, individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. Is able to work in challenging and stressful situations; Good problem solver able to work independently and efficiently as a team member. Fluent and excellent communication skills in speaking and writing in French. Fervent desire to learn, develop, manage, prioritize, competing demands while working under little supervision or after brief trainings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level positions. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lawyer
Bar Of Matete Kinshasa
04.2004 - 06.2008
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
- Took on Criminal cases such as: Rape cases
- Practiced General Law
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
Consoler Attorney
Private Bank Of Congo
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Fully Represented Bank during meetings in Kinshasa
Mining and Corporate Law Assistant
Belo Law Firm
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine strategies for case preparation.
- Updated firm's database with new information for client records and financial documents.
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
- assisted in acquisitions of mining concessions
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Elderly Care Volunteer
Asbury Methodist village
08.2009 - 07.2010
- Assisted as a direct support staff to clients
- Assisted clergy team doing light-handed house work, preparing meals, ensuring light physical exercises, shopping, doing laundry, providing companionship, helping bathing, and teaching safety skills in the community.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
Private Duty Caretaker
Self Employed Services
08.2010 - 12.2011
- Assisted in community involvement and recreational activity;
- Helped with daily living skills;
- Followed up with schedule doctor's appointments;
- Assisted doing laundry, preparing meals, doing house work, ensuring personal hygiene;
- Collected and evaluated data.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Office Volunteer
CSAAC
04.2012 - 09.2012
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Prepared mail and packages for shipment, pickup, and courier services to expedite delivery.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Front Desk Volunteer
Public Defender Office
10.2012 - 12.2012
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
- Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
- Handled incoming and outgoing package deliveries, working with vendors to complete special requests and track missing packages.
- Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client-related use.
Community Support Associate
CSS
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Assist female individual with developmental disability (Autism), including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, taking vital signs, shopping, administering medication, training and insuring general and personal safety;
- Teach academic skills, socialization skills and leisure skills through community activities and events
- Collected and evaluate data as necessary
- Provide the participant with behavior management skills and a sense of safety and security;
- Assist the participant in maintaining self-sufficiency and impulse control;
- Improve the participant's positive self-expression and interpersonal communication;
- Improve the participant's ability to cooperate in the home and community;
- Collaborate closely with the participant's family, other waiver providers, and all other multi-disciplinary professionals working with the participant in the home, community, or school setting;
- Assist Participant in achieving successful home and community living through structured support; reinforcement, modeling, and behavior management.
- Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
Direct Support Professional
Jubilee Association Of Md
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Education
Bachelor of Law - Public Law
Protestant University of Congo
Congo, Kinshasa09.2000
Esol - English
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD08.2015
Skills
- Patient Care
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Patient Assessments
- First Aid and Safety
- Argue Motions
- Reading Comprehension
- Congo Courtroom Procedures
- Congo Criminal Law
- Congo Intellectual Property Law
- Behavioral Management
- Basic Monitor System Operations
- Telephone Skills
Certification
- Behavioral Principles and Strategies
- Basic Life Support
- CPR and First Aid
- Communication: Visual and Support and Strategies
- Community Integration and Inclusion; Fundamental Rights.
- CMT
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Lingala
Native or Bilingual
Ngbandi
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Jubilee Association Of Md
10.2022 - Current
Community Support Associate
CSS
12.2013 - 01.2015
Front Desk Volunteer
Public Defender Office
10.2012 - 12.2012
Office Volunteer
CSAAC
04.2012 - 09.2012
Private Duty Caretaker
Self Employed Services
08.2010 - 12.2011
Elderly Care Volunteer
Asbury Methodist village
08.2009 - 07.2010
Consoler Attorney
Private Bank Of Congo
06.2006 - 06.2008
Mining and Corporate Law Assistant
Belo Law Firm
06.2006 - 06.2008
Lawyer
Bar Of Matete Kinshasa
04.2004 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Law - Public Law
Protestant University of Congo
Esol - English
Montgomery College
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