Matthew Keath
Blackburn South
Summary
Mature, dynamic and personable with a keen interest in Family, Children, Criminal and Tenancy law. Great with people. NMAS accredited mediator with strong and professional interpersonal skills. Organised and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Mature family based outlook, with a strong volunteering and serving ethos. Keen sport and philosophy fan. Long time member of the Carton Football Club.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Mediator
MJK and Co
01.2019 - Current
- NMAS accredited business mediator working with stakeholders to provide and alternative to litigation where the goal is a win / win solution.
- Conducted initial meetings to outline process, answer questions and set expectations for both parties.
- Established professional lines of communication, supporting individual interests.
- Only part time while studying my LLB, and accreditation has lapsed. Was involved in a small number of mediations, gaining valuable dispute resolution experience.
Business Owner
Gettinbot.com
01.2005 - 01.2019
- Established to provide website hosting, small website tasks and tweaks, new website builds and rebuilds, online marketing consulting including SEO and SEM.
- ZOHO and Salesforce CRM integration, WordPress website development, document and spreadsheet management, business consulting, and creating amazing customer service experiences.
- Served over 1000 clients across 15 years, with hundreds of projects ranging in complexity from small to large
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- This business was sold in mid-2019.
National Logistics Manager
Parish Engineering
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Coordinated logistics for a busy warehouse, supervised staff (10), ensured orders were on time and parts were produced for process work servicing the car industry, coordinated sub-contractors, and worked to tight deadlines
- Transitioned business processes to the 5S system.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
LLB (Honours) - Law
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC2024
Advanced Diploma - Legal Practice
Victoria University
Footscray, VIC11.2020
Approved NMAS Training - Mediator
Australian Dispute Center
Sydney, NSW10.2019
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff Management
- Processes and Procedures
- Mediation
- Efficient Researcher
- Strong interpersonal Skills
- Mature Outlook
- Legal Documentation
- Document Filing
- Priority Management
Accomplishments
- Ran online CPD technology event LIV - 2021.
- Ran successful Law Institute event regarding issues relating to AI and law - 2022.
- Semi finalist - 2021 Victoria University Negotiations moot.
- Winner - 2022 Victoria University Junior moot
- Semi finalist - 2022 Victoria University Negotiations moot.
- Participant / Team Captain of VU's team - 2022 Kirby Contract Law Moot.
Volunteering
- Law Institute of Victoria Technology and Innovation Section committee member and AI sub committee chair - 2019 to 2022.
- Australasian Cyber Law Institute member 2022 - Current.
- Dictum Society (Victoria University Law Society) 2022 - Careers Director.
- Dictum Society (Victoria University Law Society) 2023 - Vice President.
- Renters and Housing Union (RAHU) - Rental Rights Support manager 2022 to current.
Academic Accomplishments
- 2022 - Co-author ACLI submission to Select Committee on Social Media on Foreign Interference through Social Media.
- 2023 - Accepted into Honors program.
- 2023 - Co-author ACLI submission to Department of Industry, Science and Resources Consultation paper “Safe and responsible AI in Australia”.
- Current 6.96 GPA
Internships
- 2022 Family Law - Creative Family Law. This included children's law.
- 2023 Criminal Law - Victorian Legal Aid x 2. Completed at the duty lawyers desk Melbourne Magistrates Court.
Timeline
Mediator
MJK and Co
01.2019 - Current
Business Owner
Gettinbot.com
01.2005 - 01.2019
National Logistics Manager
Parish Engineering
01.2002 - 01.2007
LLB (Honours) - Law
Victoria University
Advanced Diploma - Legal Practice
Victoria University
Approved NMAS Training - Mediator
Australian Dispute Center