Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Courses and Trainings
Interests and Hobbies
References
Timeline
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Emily Moore

East Melbourne,Victoria

Summary

Committed to advocating for people and empowering individuals to feel heard and maximise their potential. Fundamentally interested in the human psyche, interaction and behaviour, and my studies in Psychology and Law reflect this.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal Assistant

Josh Lucas, Barrister at Walker Street Chambers
Christchurch, New Zealand
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Reviewed legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assisted in trial preparation by synthesizing and consolidating witness interviews.

Tree Planter

Little Smokey Forestry Services
, Grande Prarie, Alberta, Canada
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Completed my "rookie" tree planting season, living in a communal isolated bush camp

Glory Lodge Cook

Whitewater Ski Resort
, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Cooking meals and serving customers in a small, dynamic mountain resort kitchen.

Solicitor

Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care
, Wellington
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Survivor interviews and producing witness statements
  • Assisting with the Foster Care public hearing
  • Reviewing, evaluating, managing and summarising evidence
  • Legal research, analysis and drafting for the Social Welfare Report
  • Rainbow working group
  • External and internal liaison, Solicitor Assisting Inbox, Standing NTP notices

Support Facilitator

Taikura Trust
, Auckland
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Conducting needs assessments and advocating for a diverse range of clients with intellectual, physical or sensory disabilities
  • Collaborating with the individual and their whanau to enable contingency plans, risk management plans, and support packages within a framework of clear communication and respect
  • Providing referrals and information that connect clients with services in their communities
  • Attending internal and external meetings to advocate for the client's needs
  • Prioritising and managing the needs of high volumes of clients in an efficient, holistic and fair way that meets Ministry of Health KPI
  • Connecting with vulnerable individuals and their families to highlight their strengths, educate them on their rights, and work towards their goals in an empowering manner that is individually tailored and culturally mindful
  • Advocating for clients requiring high-cost packages, including managing relationships with external agencies

Retail Assistant

Macpac
11.2015 - 02.2019

Hospitality work

Ruth Pretty Catering
11.2014 - 05.2017

Education

Legal Professional Studies -

College of Law, Auckland
12.2021

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in Psychology -

University of Otago
12.2019

NCEA, Level 3, Endorsed with Excellence -

Mount Aspiring College, Wanaka
12.2013

Certificate in Scholarship History -

NCEA, Level 1 and 2, Endorsed with Excellence -

Nga Tawa Diocesan School, Marton

Skills

  • Interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Critical and lateral thinking
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Analytical thinking
  • Adaptability and team work

Courses and Trainings

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Soma Yoga Institute, Blue Lake, California, USA

05/2023

Altogether Autism, Autism Awareness Training

10/2020

Le Va, Engaging Pasifika Cultural Competency Programme Workshop

02/2020

MAPA training

02/2020

Vipassana Meditation courses

08/2019 - September 2022

Interests and Hobbies

  • Backpacking and solo travel
  • Yoga and meditation
  • Outdoor pursuits (hiking, skiing)
  • Theatre and Improv

References

  • Available upon request

Timeline

Paralegal Assistant

Josh Lucas, Barrister at Walker Street Chambers
09.2023 - 10.2023

Tree Planter

Little Smokey Forestry Services
05.2023 - 08.2023

Glory Lodge Cook

Whitewater Ski Resort
11.2022 - 04.2023

Solicitor

Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care
09.2021 - 09.2022

Support Facilitator

Taikura Trust
09.2019 - 07.2021

Retail Assistant

Macpac
11.2015 - 02.2019

Hospitality work

Ruth Pretty Catering
11.2014 - 05.2017

Legal Professional Studies -

College of Law, Auckland

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in Psychology -

University of Otago

NCEA, Level 3, Endorsed with Excellence -

Mount Aspiring College, Wanaka

Certificate in Scholarship History -

NCEA, Level 1 and 2, Endorsed with Excellence -

Nga Tawa Diocesan School, Marton

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