Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Hobbies
Certification
Professional References
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OLAMIDE AGBAJE

LEGAL PRACTITIONER
Nigeria

Summary

A resourceful, self-motivated, effective leader and problem-solver with a history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. I am a resourceful manager who has gained cross-functional skills and competencies through diversification, which would play a prominent role in attaining organizational objectives, goals and targets. Skilled in adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

SYSTEM TRUST LIMITED
LEKKI, LAGOS
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Hired, managed, and trained staff, established and monitored goals and conducted performance reviews.
  • Managed over 22 employees across different states in Nigeria with continuous coaching and mentoring.
  • Oversaw maintenance of office facilities and assets.
  • Prepared petty cash ledger and disbursed funds to staff for daily activities.
  • Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports.
  • Facilitated purchase of office equipments and supplies.
  • Managed supervisor's itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts and generated reports for company database.
  • Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
  • Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Assigned tasks and directed team members.
  • Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.


ASSOCIATE COUNSEL

H. MICHAEL AND CO
VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Performed company secretarial duties such as; preparing notices, minutes, agendas and matters arising for Board and Committee meetings.
  • Oversaw real estate transactions on behalf of firm's clients.
  • Drafted and registered property title documents on behalf of client.
  • Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in the most favorable light.
  • Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
  • Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
  • Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in corporate and property law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Researched, drafted and filed motions, writs, petitions and briefs.
  • Researched and drafted contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
  • Provided legal advise on available course of action for cases, regulatory compliance and legal agreements to clients.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.

LEGAL EXTERN

A.U MUSTAPHA (SAN)
MAITAMA, ABUJA
05.2019 - 06.2019
  • Researched statutes, case precedents legal articles and codes.
  • Provided assistance with court filings and coordination of court activities.
  • Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
  • Participated in and took minutes during meetings.
  • Reviewed case files and reported case progress to clients.
  • Reviewed, edited and proof read legal documents for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Assisted with client interviews and took meticulous notes for inclusion in reports.
  • Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.

BRAND AMBASSADOR

NESTLE MAGGI, ILUPEJU LAGOS
ILUPEJU, LAGOS
12.2017 - 12.2017
  • Placed new and existing brand products in competitive retail locations.
  • Engaged, educated and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
  • Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company .
  • Identified key high-traffic, consumer-centric locations and built rapport with prospective customers and vendors.
  • Collaborated with local field sales agents to promote brand awareness and sales results.
  • Conducted consumer surveys and analyzed purchasing trends.
  • Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
  • Acted as face of brand at retail events and sampling opportunities at multiple locations.
  • Executed brand activations to standards and with professionalism.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (B.L) - Law

Nigerian Law School
Abuja
11.2018 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law

University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2003 - 10.2018

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (WASSCE) -

Command Secondary School, Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria
09.2006 - 07.2012

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office Package

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Accomplishments

  • Best Art Student, Command Secondary School Bode-Igbo, Ibadan (Class of 2012)
  • House Captain and Football Captain for Octopus House (Red House) Command Secondary School Ibadan (2011-2012)
  • Member of Justice Oputa Chamber, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos


Affiliations

Nigerian Bar Association

Hobbies

Love to read, travel and meet people from different cultures and backgrounds

Certification

Foundations of Project Management

Professional References

References are available upon request

Timeline

Foundations of Project Management

10-2022

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

SYSTEM TRUST LIMITED
05.2021 - 09.2022

ASSOCIATE COUNSEL

H. MICHAEL AND CO
01.2020 - 01.2021

LEGAL EXTERN

A.U MUSTAPHA (SAN)
05.2019 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Laws (B.L) - Law

Nigerian Law School
11.2018 - 11.2019

BRAND AMBASSADOR

NESTLE MAGGI, ILUPEJU LAGOS
12.2017 - 12.2017

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (WASSCE) -

Command Secondary School, Ibadan
09.2006 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law

University of Lagos
03.2003 - 10.2018
OLAMIDE AGBAJELEGAL PRACTITIONER