VOU HENRIETTA AKINSULIRE
Law And Administration
Port Harcourt,Rivers
Summary
Dedicated Administrator with experience managing administrative teams and delegating tasks to accomplish operational goals.
Focused with experience providing top-notch clerical support and operational assistance to meet staff needs. Capable and highly organized when coordinating documents, supplies and project resources. Clear communicator and self-motivated worker with decisive nature necessary to manage independent work.
Overview
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Language
11
11
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
Justice Forte
Port Harcourt, Rivers
01.2019 - Current
- Drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal documents.
- Participating in contract Negotiations.
- Taking Minutes of Management meetings.
- Guiding Law firm’s activities to ensure, Junior Lawyers and non-legal staff follow policies laid down.
- Identified opportunities to improve business policies or objectives.
- Handling litigation and solicitor responsibilities for firm in Port Harcourt.
- Ensure Firm is operating securely and effectively remotely.
- Supervise staff responsible for Preparing and reviewing operational reports for various offices.
- Leading and/ or participating in firm’s weekly meetings.
- Training non-legal staff in follow up and ensure clients owing pay their fee.
- Drafted agreement, contracts and other legal documents for Technology Application company.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
Senior Legal Advisor
Institute of Export Operations and Management
Port Harcourt, Rivers
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Performed all drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal documents.
- Established template format for in contract Negotiations and partnership Documentations.
- Performed all legal matters on behalf of IEOM.
- Making Presentations in events and seminars on behalf of IEOM on legal matters.
- Accomplishments –.Coordinated successful event of women in Export with over 100 women in participation.
- Participated in GTR WEST Africa event 2019, this helped institute secure more publicity.
- Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law.
Legal Advisor
Consultant to Farmers Association of Nigeria (Rivers Branch)
Port Harcourt, Rivers
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Performed all negotiations for Association with NIRSAL in Anchor - Borrower Program of Federal Government.
- Increased representation of Association in various NIRSAL and other related trainings.
- Negotiated and Secured 1000 Hectares of Land for Association for farming.
- Sourced and found Anchor for Association to off-take farmers produce.
- Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses.
Office Coordinator/ Secretary, Operations Manager
Exprotech Nig. Ltd
Port Harcourt, Rivers
01.2008 - 03.2015
- Organized company meetings and scheduling for 19 operation staff employee team .Took minutes of Morning Operations Meeting for and on behalf of Country Operations Manager.
- Kept records and documents of over 25 Expatriate staff for dealings as directed by Country Operations Manager.
- Attended legal meetings and kept records of legal issues for Country Operations Manager.
- Ensured office environment and supplies were up to date with industry standard.
- Supervised and trained: Office Secretaries, Front desk Officers, Staff House Assistants and Office Assistants be well informed with industry standard.
- Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Trained new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
- Supervised Personal in charge of office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed.
ADR Officer
Ministry of Justice
Port Harcourt, Rivers
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service in
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns in Marriage: Custody of children disputes in accordance with law.
- Worked closely with Senior officers to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently settle disputes in Land , Marriage, and Neighborhood Cases.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked with illiterate customers to understand their needs and provide excellent service.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
5 Day Training - ADR
The Cairo Regional Centre For Int. Commercial Arbi
Cairo, Egypt. 06.2019 - 06.2019
5 Days Leadership Training -
Exprotech Nigeria Limited
Regional Office. Ghana 05.2014 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Law ( B.L) - Law
Nigerian Law School.
Bwari, Abuja. 02.2005 - 07.2006
LL.B - LAW
University of Jos.
Bauchi Road, Jos, Plateau State. 01.2001 - 06.2005
SSCE - Secondary Education
Pre-vasity Educational Centre
Ikeja, Lagos 09.1995 - 06.1997
JSCE - Junior High Education
Baptist High School, Jos
Naraguta, Plateau State. 10.1991 - 01.1995
Skills
Leadership
Team Work
Scheduling and Planning
Written and Verbal Communication
Organizational Skills
Attention to Details
Stocking and replenishing
Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Processed and obtained Client Customs License within client stipulated time.
- Complete compilation of documents with accuracy and efficiency for submission of bid for Business Development Department.
- Efficient client follow-up to ensure client satisfaction.
- Supervised the Receptionist management of office supplies to reduce cost of running office.
- Obtained judgment for client of debts worth 20 Million Naira.
- Successfully organized the smooth running of the company staff House.
- Successfully planned and executed all company events, Number of personnel ranging from 15-500 persons for Trainings, team-building, management -client Luncheons and end of year parties.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Maintained efficient ambient working environment for all staff.
Affiliations
- Nigerian Bar Association Port Harcourt Branch of Nigerian Bar Association.
- Rivers Bayelsa Shippers Association.
- Institute of Export Operations and Management.
- Institute of Charted Personnel Management (In View)
- Toastmasters
Timeline
5 Day Training - ADR
The Cairo Regional Centre For Int. Commercial Arbi
06.2019 - 06.2019
Senior Associate
Justice Forte
01.2019 - Current
Senior Legal Advisor
Institute of Export Operations and Management
03.2017 - 01.2019
Legal Advisor
Consultant to Farmers Association of Nigeria (Rivers Branch)
08.2016 - 01.2017
5 Days Leadership Training -
Exprotech Nigeria Limited
05.2014 - 05.2014
Office Coordinator/ Secretary, Operations Manager
Exprotech Nig. Ltd
01.2008 - 03.2015
ADR Officer
Ministry of Justice
08.2006 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Law ( B.L) - Law
Nigerian Law School.
02.2005 - 07.2006
LL.B - LAW
University of Jos.
01.2001 - 06.2005
SSCE - Secondary Education
Pre-vasity Educational Centre
09.1995 - 06.1997
JSCE - Junior High Education
Baptist High School, Jos
10.1991 - 01.1995