Microsoft
Damion Jacobs
Legal Professional
Cape Town
Summary
As a dynamic and creative professional, I pride myself on a self-driven, detail-oriented work ethic that seamlessly blends with my robust experience in the commercial and legal sectors. My advanced skill set encompasses exceptional organizational prowess, sharp analytical thinking, comprehensive research expertise, strong leadership, and effective communication. I am on the lookout for a challenging and pragmatic role where I can harness these competencies to consistently deliver outstanding results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
CO-DIRECTOR and COO
Keynes Business Academy
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Co-founded a pioneering professional training firm, capitalizing on the boom in online and remote education with a focus on law, accounting, auditing, and corporate governance.
- Led the development of top-tier educational materials, guaranteeing market competitiveness through engaging and pertinent content.
- As COO, provided strategic operational leadership, enhancing organizational efficiency and fostering business expansion.
- Delivered expert-led advanced training workshops, utilizing extensive industry knowledge to improve participant learning experiences.
- Optimized ops as COO for strategic growth
SENIOR LAW LECTURER
IIE Varsity College
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Spearheaded legal education for first and second-year LLB students, focusing on core subjects including Legal Diversity (Customary Law) and Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
- Pioneered practical legal training through drafting exercises such as Heads of Argument and Legal Memoranda.
- Innovated and developed the compulsory final year LLB Jurisprudence module, enhancing academic rigor.
- Orchestrated and led the annual first-year Moot Court competitions, fostering advocacy skills and legal acumen.
- Taught core LLB subjects, enhancing legal understanding
- Led practical Work Integrated Learning with drafting exercises
- Developed final year compulsory Jurisprudence module
- Designed and presided over annual first-year Moot competitions
PARLIAMENTARY MONITOR
Parliament of South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Spearheaded transparency in legislative processes by diligently attending and reporting on over 45 committee meetings in both the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces for the Parliamentary Monitoring Group.
- Enhanced participatory democracy by ensuring public accessibility to detailed accounts of parliamentary proceedings.
- Monitored 45+ committees
- Facilitated open democracy
- Crafted detailed reports
- Kept public well-informed
GUEST LECTURER: CYBERCRIME LAW/LAW OF EVIDENCE
Faculty of Law, UCT
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Delivered a Guest Lecture on Cybercrime Law in South Africa to final-year LLB students in 2017, leveraging my comprehensive understanding of emerging legal challenges post-LLB degree completion.
- Translated complex concepts from an Independent Research Paper into an engaging educational experience, demonstrating expertise in the Law of Evidence
VACATION ASSISTANT
Department of Student Housing and Residence, UCT
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Delivered exceptional customer service to guests at high-profile conferences, often associated with the University of Cape Town (UCT).
- Ensured strict adherence to policies and procedures, maintaining a professional environment.
- Upheld compliance with event protocols
- Provided prompt, professional guest support
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Faculty of Law, UCT
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Spearheaded the annual registration process for the Faculty of Law, ensuring seamless operations during peak periods.
- Enforced compliance with university and faculty policies through diligent supervision and oversight.
- Served as a key liaison between faculty administrative staff and external parties, facilitating effective communication.
- Provided outstanding customer service at prestigious university-affiliated conferences, enhancing guest experience
ASSISTANT PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
SHAWCO International Project
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Spearheaded SHAWCO's International Project, delivering a dynamic educational and cultural exchange for foreign university students, with a focus on American academia.
- Ensured stringent programme compliance and monitored participants' academic progression, aligning with curriculum requirements.
- Oversaw academic progress of students
- Facilitated US students' cultural immersion
POLICY, RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Treatment Action Campaign (TAC)
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Served as Policy, Research, and Communications Officer at TAC, aligning policy responses with organizational objectives.
- Conducted comprehensive research to keep the organization at the forefront of HIV/AIDS developments, focusing on women and children's impact.
- Conducted HIV/AIDS trend research
- Focused on women & children's health impact
- Managed comms for policy & research
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER (Evaluations and Monitoring)
SHAWCO Holiday Project
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Spearheaded the strategic monitoring and evaluation of annual objectives aligned with secondary education system parameters.
- Enhanced township school curriculums by providing superior, above-grade educational facilitation to supplement public education programs.
- Monitored annual educational goals
- Evaluated program success
- Boosted township school education
- Enhanced above-grade learning
Education
LLB - Private Law, Commercial Law, Public Law
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 12.2016
BSocSci - Public Policy & Administration, Gender Studies, Industrial Sociology
University of Cape Town
12.2011
LLM - Commercial Law
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 2026
Medical Negligence and Health-Sector Mediation Training -
University of Cape Town
01.2018 - 04.2019
Skills
Team leadership
Professionalmembershipaffiliation
- Enrolled as Legal Representative (Advocate: non-practicing) with the South African Legal Practice Council
- Member of the Young International Council for Commercial Arbitration
- United Nations Volunteer (online)
Affiliations
Enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court (non-practicing. LPC member number: 109399
Software
Excell
Timeline
CO-DIRECTOR and COO
Keynes Business Academy
01.2021 - 11.2024
SENIOR LAW LECTURER
IIE Varsity College
01.2019 - 12.2021
PARLIAMENTARY MONITOR
Parliament of South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2019
Medical Negligence and Health-Sector Mediation Training -
University of Cape Town
01.2018 - 04.2019
GUEST LECTURER: CYBERCRIME LAW/LAW OF EVIDENCE
Faculty of Law, UCT
01.2017 - 12.2017
VACATION ASSISTANT
Department of Student Housing and Residence, UCT
11.2014 - 02.2015
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Faculty of Law, UCT
01.2013 - 12.2013
ASSISTANT PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
SHAWCO International Project
01.2011 - 12.2011
POLICY, RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Treatment Action Campaign (TAC)
01.2010 - 12.2010
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER (Evaluations and Monitoring)
SHAWCO Holiday Project
01.2009 - 12.2010
LLB - Private Law, Commercial Law, Public Law
University of Cape Town
BSocSci - Public Policy & Administration, Gender Studies, Industrial Sociology
University of Cape Town
LLM - Commercial Law
University of Cape Town
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