Triathlon
Luke Smuts
Final Year Law Student
Port Elizabeth
Summary
Ambitious final year law student, specialising in corporate law, works effectively in fluid and fast-paced environment to effectively set and execute on priorities. Comfortable balancing competing stakeholders and risks to reach acceptable business outcomes. Learns new areas of law quickly and advises company to solve complex challenges. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure any position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Patient and dedicated, skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within group environment. Experienced working with children and adults from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons.
Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
TEFL Teacher
Palfish
01.2023 - Current
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Boosted student confidence and participation by providing regular feedback and support during class activities.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment that encouraged students to take risks in their language learning journey while building self-confidence in their abilities.
- Enhanced language learning by incorporating engaging activities and multimedia resources into lessons.
Food and Beverage Server
Wild Hog Pub and Grill
10.2019 - Current
- Cleaned and set up tables to promptly seat guests and reduce wait times.
- Greeted guests warmly to foster welcoming environment.
- Worked closely and successfully with kitchen staff and management to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Provided training assistance for new hires, helping them acclimate quickly to restaurant procedures and expectations for excellent service delivery.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food orders, resulting in positive feedback from customers.
- Remained focused, calm and professional during peak rush hours.
- Providing excellent customer service, successfully upselling relevant products and services for increased customer satisfaction.
- Addressed and handled customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Entered orders accurately to produce finalized checks and attain correct payments from guests.
- Anticipated customer needs and responded accordingly to increase customer satisfaction.
Legal Assistant Intern
Hollywoodbets
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Supported litigation processes with timely document production, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
- Optimized office efficiency by maintaining a well-stocked inventory of supplies while balancing cost control measures.
- Increased case organization by creating comprehensive chronologies of events, enabling attorneys to quickly review essential details.
- Assisted in trial preparation, organizing exhibits and witness lists for optimal efficiency during proceedings.
- Reduced attorney workload by reviewing incoming documents and summarizing the content for easy reference.
- Contributed to successful outcomes in hearings and trials through thorough preparation of evidence binders and trial notebooks.
Legal Assistant
Servelec
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
Food and Beverage Server
Cafe Bijoux
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Cleaned and set up tables to promptly seat guests and reduce wait times.
- Greeted guests warmly to foster welcoming environment.
- Worked closely and successfully with kitchen staff and management to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Provided training assistance for new hires, helping them acclimate quickly to restaurant procedures and expectations for excellent service delivery.
- Remained focused, calm and professional during peak rush hours.
- Providing excellent customer service, successfully upselling relevant products and services for increased customer satisfaction.
Food and Beverage Server
Big Time Taverna
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Cleaned and set up tables to promptly seat guests and reduce wait times.
- Greeted guests warmly to foster welcoming environment.
- Worked closely and successfully with kitchen staff and management to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Provided training assistance for new hires, helping them acclimate quickly to restaurant procedures and expectations for excellent service delivery.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food orders, resulting in positive feedback from customers.
- Remained focused, calm and professional during peak rush hours.
- Providing excellent customer service, successfully upselling relevant products and services for increased customer satisfaction.
Festival Bartender
Billies Beach
12.2018 - 12.2018
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Sales Representative
Moloko Clothing
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Nelson Mandela Bay University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 04.2024 - Current
Diploma - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
I-toI TEFL
Port Elizabeth 01.2024 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Grey High School
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 01.2014 - 12.2018
Skills
Teaching strategies
Interactive Learning
Task-based learning
Group Dynamics
Legal Research
Legal Drafting
Case interpretation
Legal Advisory
Legal Analysis
Corporate transactions
Triathlon
A avid elite age group triathlete and all round sports enthuasist
Accomplishments
- 2022 second overall male at CTC triathlon
- 2022 Third overall male at peoples triathlon
- 2022 Third in age group 18-24 at Durban 70.3 Half Ironman
- 2023 Third in age group 18-24 at Nelson Mandela Bay Half Ironman
- 2023 Third overall male at Peoples triathlon
- 2024 Second in age group 18-24 at Nelson Mandela Bay Half Ironman
Interests
Lifesaving
Offroad motorbikes
Hiking
Swimming
Mountain biking
Skiing
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Nelson Mandela Bay University
04.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
Servelec
02.2024 - 02.2024
Legal Assistant Intern
Hollywoodbets
01.2024 - 05.2024
Diploma - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
I-toI TEFL
01.2024 - 01.2024
TEFL Teacher
Palfish
01.2023 - Current
Food and Beverage Server
Cafe Bijoux
12.2020 - 02.2021
Food and Beverage Server
Big Time Taverna
11.2020 - 12.2020
Food and Beverage Server
Wild Hog Pub and Grill
10.2019 - Current
Festival Bartender
Billies Beach
12.2018 - 12.2018
Sales Representative
Moloko Clothing
01.2018 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Grey High School
01.2014 - 12.2018
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