JAMES GREEN

Beeching House, Long Marston, Tring, Herts, HP23 4QZ Home Number: 01296668960 Mobile: 07891180255 E-mail: mr.jamesgreen1989@gmail.com DOB: 06/08/1989 EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS 2010 2011 2007 2010 2005 2007 Oxford Institute of Legal Practice LLB - Law with Economics Keele University A Levels/AS Levels: English Language and Literature Business Studies French Spanish Aylesbury Grammar School Legal Practice Course 2:2

(AS Level) (A to B grades)

2001 2005

10 GSCEs: A - B Aylesbury Grammar School LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Luton Law Centre Voluntary Legal Assistant June July 2010 General administrative and secretarial work; arranging appointments, welcoming clients and sitting in on appointments of varying areas of law. Basic legal research and organisation of case files. Paynes Hicks Beach LLP Informal Work Placement July 2006 At this large firm specialising in services for private and commercial clients, I drafted letters; assisted with legal research and learned the importance of excellent file management and client care. I also had the opportunity to shadow solicitors and gain a real insight into the nature and expectancy of high standards of work and efficiency surrounding a career in law. WORK EXPERIENCE Nova Envelopes Ltd Administrative and Sales work December 08 May 11 Establishing and reinforcing old and new customer relationships through cold calling and online research. Increasing sales by creating engaging mail-shots and informing customers of available products and their price ranges. Working within a team brought in to prepare and execute an order from Royal Mail for pre-stamped envelopes within a strict deadline. Gathering client and customer information and updating company databases. Carter Anderson - Graduate Research Project July 09 Aug 09 Use of the internet to research information about Graduates and the current situation relating to graduate jobs and use of Microsoft Word/Publisher to present reports. Discussing and acquiring information regarding the services available for graduates, the proportion who had found employment, and tips for employment.

The Stag Restaurant Waiter May 08 September 08 Offering consistently an extremely high standard to every customer whilst waiting tables and working behind the bar. Kumon Education Centre - Teaching Assistant June 07 Sept 08 Teaching children Maths and English up to AS Level standard. Dealing with customer enquiries and complaints face-to-face and over the telephone. Football Fever Football Coaching (part-time) April 07 Aug 10 Coaching football to children from the ages of 5 to 15 in school holidays and after school. RELEVANT SKILLS
COMMUNICATION

Strong communication and advocacy skills developed through academic presentations, mooting competitions and close customer contact in working environments. Highly developed written skills acquired through constructing essays and case studies. The ability to be give necessary attention to the customer has arisen from dealing with difficult situations on the spot, and face to face, with varying customers and clients in a range of roles. Experience of working in groups during academic projects involving planning, coordination and commitment. Versatility within working and team environments demonstrated by the various jobs I have undertaken. Competing at school, university and club level in sports teams such as football, rugby, basketball, tennis and squash. Excellent experience of problem solving based on case studies and finding legal solutions demonstrated by winning the Keele Mooting Competition 2009/10 Customer facing in roles such as teaching, coaching, and waiting gave many opportunities to effectively deal with problems.

TEAMWORKING

PROBLEM SOLVING

OTHER

Creating and executing internet-based and pro-active business ideas to provide income from the beginning of university to present. Senior Prefect at school. Responsible for managing other prefects and students. Helped out at Open days, Open evenings and took tours of the school grounds and facilities Participated in Climbing Mount Snowdon for Asthma UK - July 09 Fully competent with Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Publisher with a working knowledge of Excel and Outlook. Excellent Typing Skills (65 -70 WPM) Languages - Spanish Competent; French Competent Full UK driving license and own car. REFERENCES Available on request