Tara Youssef
Sydney,NSW
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Herbert Smith Freehills
05.2023 - Current
- Rotated through Corporate (Private Equity and Venture Capital) under Clayton James, Stephen Dobbs and Elizabeth Henderson, (Telecommunications, Media and Technology) under Peter Jones and Kwok Tang, (Financial Services Regulatory) under Fiona Smedley, James Graham, Michael Vrisakis, Maged Girgis and Andrew Bradley.
- Prepared draft documents including engagement letters, Deed of amendments and emails to clients.
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organisational systems.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by juggling multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
Retail Sales Assistant
David Jones
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Increased sales by providing exceptional customer service and product knowledge.
- Trained and supervised new employees to use selling strategies and apply best practices.
- Streamlined checkout process by efficiently operating cash registers and POS systems.
- Increased sales revenue through effective product recommendations tailored to individual customers and met and exceeded monthly KPI's and targets consistently.
Private Tutor
Self-employeed
12.2022 - Current
- Tutor HSC students for English Advanced, Legal studies and Modern History.
- Strengthened students' critical thinking abilities by developing problem-solving exercises and activities.
- Developed individualised lesson plans tailored to each student''s unique learning needs and goals.
- Utilised various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring optimal understanding of material.
- Built strong rapport with students through active listening, empathy, and genuine interest in their success.
Legal Assistant
Integrated Business Security Company
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organising essential documents.
- Demonstrated proficiency in legal software applications to streamline data entry, document formatting, and case management tasks.
- Performed legal and general research regarding the Security Industry Act 1997 No 157 and correspondence.
- Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy, grammar and clarity.
Hospitality Manager
Neptunes Cafe
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed daily operations for a smooth functioning of the establishment, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing effective solutions.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations through regular audits and inspections.
- Promoted a positive work environment fostering teamwork among employees.
Education
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Technology
Sydney, NSW06.2026
High School Diploma -
Danebank Anglican School For Girls
Hurstville, NSW2021
Achievements
- UTS LSS Corrs Chambers Westgarth Junior Championship Moot Finalist
- UTS LSS Allens Junior Client Interview Competition 2023 Semi-Finalist
- Danebank School Captain 2021
- Academic Excellence Award 2021
- HSC High Achievers Award 2021
- Mock Trial Finalist 2020
- Year 11 Prefect 2020
- Year 9 Peer Support Leader 2020
- Student Representative Council 2019
- 2019 Ut Prosim Special Prize
- Student Representative Council 2018
- Student Representative Council 2017
- Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award 2020
- Silver Duke of of Edinburgh's Award 2019
- Bronze of Edinburgh's Award 2018
- Certificate of Excellence 2019
Extra-Curricular Activities
- HSF Mentor: Mentored two new starters, providing guidance and support to ensure a smooth transition into their roles, fostering strong communication and leadership skills
- HSF Netball Team (Active Member): Demonstrated teamwork, communication, and leadership skills in a competitive environment.
- Actively participated in client events, including the HSF 2024 Archibald event (engaged with clients and partners) and the Banking Regulatory Client event, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills while gaining valuable insights into legal practice
- HSF City23Surf Participant & Fundraiser: Demonstrated initiative and commitment by participating in and fundraising for the City23Surf event
- HSF Funds Update - 8 September 2023 & 6 October 2023: Worked alongside the Graduate to draft and publish the fortnightly Funds Alert
Virtual Experience Program Certifications
- Herbert Smith Freehills Digital Law Virtual Experience Program
- Herbert Smith Freehills Global Litigation Virtual Experience Program
- Herbert Smith Freehills International Mergers Virtual Experience Program
- Herbert Smith Freehills Financial Services Regulation Virtual Experience Program
- King & Wood Mallesons Introduction to Commercial Law Virtual Experience Program
- King & Wood Mallesons Introduction to Advanced Commercial Law Virtual Experience Program
Volunteer Experience
- Youngcare Volunteer Staff
- Australian Red Cross Red Shield Appeal Volunteer
- Newtown Mission Homeless experience Volunteer
- MAD For Homeless Volunteer Staff: Participated and administrated the Mad for Homeless event
Hobbies & Interests
- Travelling
- Sport (I make an effort to watch every Broncos game every week..yes i support the Broncos)
- Board game nights ( I like to think that I have become a pro a cluedo)
- Watching documentaries based on cases worldwide
Skills
- Proficient in Lexis Advance, Westlaw, Jade, AustLii; Compare Docs
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Slides
- Good working knowledge of Arabic Language
Referees
Fiona Smedley
James Graham
Yorick Ng
Adam Hickey
Tamanna Islam
David Curley
Roderick Smith
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Herbert Smith Freehills
05.2023 - Current
Private Tutor
Self-employeed
12.2022 - Current
Legal Assistant
Integrated Business Security Company
06.2022 - 02.2023
Retail Sales Assistant
David Jones
04.2022 - 06.2024
Hospitality Manager
Neptunes Cafe
11.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Technology
High School Diploma -
Danebank Anglican School For Girls
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