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Caitlin Smitsdorff

Bachelor Of Laws (CUM LAUDE)
Cape Town

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level legal position.

Seeking a position that will challenge and stimulate my intellect, utilize and improvd my interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Hungry for more knowledge and eager to build onto my proficiency in corporate, international business and intellectual property law.

Academic excellence has always been my strong suit, I have consistently attained straight A's, right up to my final semester in law which I completed with a single point short of literal straight A's.

A peoples person at heart, thriving off of social interaction and taking advantage of the synergy emanating from collaborating with other intellectuals, to go beyond finding solutions, expanding into broader realms of innovation.

Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

While the importance of said teamwork is irrefutable, I generally gravitate towards leadership roles. When it comes to putting my name on any assignment, I tend to assert my ascendancy over passivity and take strong initiative in all aspects of any given task. I strive for ultimate client/ employer satisfaction.

My need for perfection is a simultaneous personal strength and flaw, but whilst my young brain learns to find a balance, I guarantee my absolute commitment to not only impress and inspire those around me with my hard work, intelligence and dedication to being the best, but to demonstrate and affirm how I will be an asset to the fortunate company that snatches me up!

Overview

6
6

Years of entry - moderate experience

4
4

Years of law school

2
2
Languages
4
4

Years of research and study of legal procedures & theory

7
7

Years of refining excellent communication & public speaking

7
7

Years of improving my legal writing and drafting abilities

Work History

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Bartending

Carbon Events
Cape Town
02.2022 - Current
  • Responsibilities include drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Occasional waitressing (corporate events)

Home Tutoring Tutor

Self-employed
Cape Town
01.2020 - Current
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Airlie Country Pre-School
Cape Town, Constantia
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Preparation of class for activities such as painting, laying out materials, implementing daily program as directed by lead teacher.
  • Assist in classroom, and storage areas, clean, neat, and orderly.
  • Assisting with diapering and potty training.
  • Provided support and assistance to individual children to help them to complete tasks.
  • Supervised play inside and outside the classroom.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Reading at storytime, and performed other related tasks as necessary.

Subcontractor Administrator

Geo Project Management (PTY) Ltd - ALTRAD Group
Cape Town
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • General office assistance such as answering calls, filing and directing subcontractors to meet with relevant staff.
  • Arranging meetings.
  • Scheduling (medical appointments, training, etc).
  • Online data entry and maintenance.

Front of House Receptionist & Travel Consultant

Oxford House Hotel Apartments
Cape Town, Green Point
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Administrative tasks including email management, addressing complaints and queries, taking payments, filing and record keeping.
  • Stock management, keeping count of inventory or conducting suite 'checks' before guests arrive.
  • Supervising housekeeping.
  • Greeting guests and checking them into suites.
  • Concierge duties including assisting guests by booking tours, making theatre and restaurant reservations, etc.
  • Travel consultant services such as advising guests about options for travel according to their interests, facilitating travel arrangements for individuals and groups, and ensuring guests have a smooth pleasant experience by checking that they have the necessary documentation required to travel to their destinations.

Receptionist Assistant

Auto Magic (Blue Route)
Cape Town
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Administration and filing.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Assisting clients with bookings and collections.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cedar House High School
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2014 - 12.2018

Professional First Bachelors Degree (CUM LAUDE) - Bachelor of Laws (CUM LAUDE)

University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2022

Skills

    Relationship builder

Lead Generation

Effective communicator

Sales expertise

Marketing and advertising

Mind for marketing

Teambuilding

Tech-adequate

Organization and Time Management

Attention to Detail

Responsible alcohol service

Menu memorization

Liquor, beer and wine knowledge

Structured play knowledge

Quality control

Daily specials memorization

Hotel accommodations

Guest accommodations

Guest experiences

Hospitality service expertise

Conflict and issue documentation

Room assignments

Subcontractor management

Business administration

Multi-line phone proficiency

Filing and data archiving

Maintains confidentiality

Professional and mature

Word processing

Database development

Systems administration

Office administration

Data analysis skills

Daily timekeeping

Schedule organization

Customer and client relations

Documentation and reporting

Customer/Client relations

Professional demeanor

Reading level analysis

Individualized instruction

Building blocks of learning

Writing assessments

Special education

Strategic planning

Keyword optimization

Money handling abilities

Stocking and replenishing

Time Management

Legal knowledge in all areas of law

Commercial Awareness

Public Speaking

Resilience and Self Confidence

Critical Thinking

Creative Problem Solving

Conflict resolution, competent in mediation and negotiation

Ability to take Initiative and lead a team

Research and Information Analysis

Organisation, planning, calendar and email management

Interests

Influencing people, engaging meaningful discourse on controversial topics One example being whether to decriminalise or legalise sex work, or develop a regulatory system to control it? Another example is whether the right to religious freedom is justifiably limited by the illegality of drugs such as cannabis, an area of law which has seen great advancements and likely soon to be completely legalMuch like marriage laws which once did not permit same sex partnerships until years of being challenged, or the the shocking reality that Muslim marriages are still not legally recognised despite SA having one of the most progressive Constitutions

Legal Matters Particularly attracted to grey areas of law that are currently being developed such as cryptocurrencies, alternative medicine, data privacy laws etc

Advanced argumentation (debating, persuasion, negotiation)

Social Justice Volunteer experience tutoring underprivileged high school learners and providing basic legal advice and assistance in the law clinic

Environmental Protection and Green Initiatives Volunteer experience with Living Labs (FRCorg) and Water Warriors

I am drawn to international law areas such as global trade, trade remedies, how interrelated organisations such as the WTO and World Bank Group influence socio-economic development and livelihood of majority of the worlds least developed and developing nations The continued relevance or questionable governance and administration of key role players who provide lending mechanisms or facilitate foreign investment (ie IBRD, IMF etc) Dispute resolution in global trade, how the WTO has been unable to solve it's current Appellate body crisis for years, the importance of reform and consensus among world leaders to prevent further unruliness or the ultimate demise of world peace as we know it

Timeline

Bartending

Carbon Events
02.2022 - Current

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Airlie Country Pre-School
01.2021 - 07.2021

Home Tutoring Tutor

Self-employed
01.2020 - Current

Professional First Bachelors Degree (CUM LAUDE) - Bachelor of Laws (CUM LAUDE)

University of The Western Cape
01.2019 - 12.2022

Front of House Receptionist & Travel Consultant

Oxford House Hotel Apartments
09.2018 - 12.2018

Subcontractor Administrator

Geo Project Management (PTY) Ltd - ALTRAD Group
01.2018 - 01.2019

Receptionist Assistant

Auto Magic (Blue Route)
09.2017 - 12.2017

High School Diploma -

Cedar House High School
01.2014 - 12.2018

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