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JANET KENDI KAMATHI

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Recent Master of Public Policy graduate with a strong legal background and experience in research, analysis, and client relationship management. Demonstrated ability to adapt to new environments and contribute to organisational success. Passionate about leveraging my legal expertise and policy education to support public policy initiatives, NGOs, and government programs in Australia.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Caspa Media
Melbourne, VIC
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed office operations, including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and maintaining calendars for senior staff
  • Organised and maintained digital and physical filing systems, improving document retrieval efficiency by 40%
  • Communicated with clients and stakeholders, ensuring timely responses and fostering strong professional relationships
  • Assisted in preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company standards
  • Supported the marketing team by coordinating events, tracking project timelines, and ensuring seamless communication between departments

Trainee Advocate

Ashitiva Advocates LLP
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducted legal research in family, civil, and property law, providing insights that enhanced case outcomes and client satisfaction
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents, contributing to successful outcomes in over 15 cases
  • Implemented a digital filing system, increasing operational efficiency by 30%
  • Supported senior advocates during court proceedings, increasing the firm's win rate

Legal Intern

Absa Bank Kenya PLC
, Kenya
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Managed and streamlined legal compliance tasks, ensuring 100% adherence to deadlines for over 500 court orders and tax notices
  • Developed a new case log tracker system, boosting productivity by 50%
  • Drafted legal documents such as pleadings and contracts, ensuring timely submission and compliance

Legal Intern

Kamathi Mulwa & Co. Advocates
, Kenya
09.2018 - 12.2020
  • Researched laws and precedents to support case preparation, improving case success rates by 20%
  • Reviewed and summarised case files, enhancing team efficiency and client satisfaction

Waitress

Sandrock Café
, Australia
03.2022 - Current
  • Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment, showcasing adaptability and teamwork
  • Managed payment transactions and ensured customer satisfaction, demonstrating attention to detail and communication skills

Education

Master of Public Policy -

RMIT University
06.2024

Bachelor of Laws - Second Class Honors

Riara University
03.2020

Skills

  • Policy Research and Analysis
  • Legal and Administrative Support
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Digital Filing and Data Management
  • Public Administration and Compliance
  • Organisation and Time Management
  • Team Collaboration

References

Available upon request.

Volunteer Experience

Assisted in organizing community legal awareness sessions during internships, promoting public understanding of rights and responsibilities.

Professional Development

  • Foundations of Australian Public Policy, LinkedIn Learning
  • Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century, Enrolled

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Caspa Media
01.2024 - Current

Waitress

Sandrock Café
03.2022 - Current

Trainee Advocate

Ashitiva Advocates LLP
06.2021 - 12.2021

Legal Intern

Absa Bank Kenya PLC
01.2020 - 04.2020

Legal Intern

Kamathi Mulwa & Co. Advocates
09.2018 - 12.2020

Master of Public Policy -

RMIT University

Bachelor of Laws - Second Class Honors

Riara University

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