OBJECTIVE

Attorney at law with experience in writing, editing and preparation of project proposals. Avid researcher who is adaptable, analytical and detail oriented.

EDUCATION

Legal Education Certificate

(LEC), [2012]

Hugh Wooding Law School - Trinidad and Tobago,

St. Augustine

Bachelor of Laws

(LLB. Honors.), [2010]

Bachelor of Science

(BSc. Honors), [2007]

University Of the West Indies - Cave Hill, St. Michael, Barbados

Professional Conduct & Business Awareness - Diploma, [2009]

International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC), United Kingdom

PROFFESIONAL CERTS.

UNDP Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS), [2017]

Advanced Certificate in Public Procurement

UNDP Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), [2016]

Certificate in Procurement and Supply

LEADERSHIP / RESEARCH

Factors Affecting the Enforcement of Protection of Marine Turtles in Barbados, Independent Research [2010]

UNICEF funded study on Parent Views on Corporal Punishment in Barbados (Research assistant) [2008]

An evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Inmate Drug Rehabilitation Counseling Program at Glendairy Prison Barbados, Independent Research [2007]

A Study on Matrifocality in Barbados [2006]

Social Analysis of the Dominica Poverty Assessment using the Five Entry Points of the World Bank [2006]

EXPERIENCE

Editor Jan 2022 – 2023

Blue Finance

(Project based blue economy institution)

Editing and proofreading of project proposals and environmental/scientific research documents.

Attorney At Law May 2017 – May 2018

Blue Finance

(Project based blue economy institution)

Editing and proofreading of project proposals and environmental/scientific research documents.

Acted as legal research advisor, responsible for financing and managing marine protected areas throughout the Caribbean. This involved extensive consultations with a multidisciplinary group of stakeholders within the blue economy sector.

Advised the research team on solutions which were compliant with maritime treaty law.

Designed and constructed 3D models for stakeholder conferences to ensure understanding of the project and promote interaction and discussion.

Prepared power point presentations for stakeholder meetings.

Attorney At Law April 2017 – September 2020

Self Employed Holetown, Barbados

Drafted and vetted contractual agreements.

Prepared ‘power of attorney’ documents.

Drafted and executed conveyances, leases, wills and other private treaty documents.

Attorney At Law April 2017 – June 2020

Noumeh Law Chambers Bridgetown, Barbados

Conducted land and property transactions including title or lien searches.

Drafted formation documents and articles for incorporation of companies.

Conducted extensive research into both private business statutes and government legislation in order to assist with filings and ensure due diligence.

Crown Counsel June 2014 – March 2017

Office of the Attorney General Wildey, St. Michael, Barbados

Drafted and reviewed local, regional and international contracts..

Provided written legal opinions on civil government related matters.

Vetted Barbados’ proposal to sign and ratify the Paris Agreement in 2016.

Drafted and reviewed visa waivers for countries with which Barbados has multilateral agreements.

Advised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the legal obligations relating to decisions to host resident international offices such as the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Worked to ensure Barbados’ compliance with international treaties to which it is signatory (e.g., WTO, UNCLOS, CITES).

Served as the Solicitor General’s legal representative on Barbados’ procurement board, responsible for evaluation and approval of all government tenders, including contracts for goods, as well as major construction and consultancy services.

Attorney At Law Jan 2013 – June 2013

Integrity Law Chambers Bridgetown, Barbados

Acted as legal representative in default payment issues and debt collection.

Negotiated with subjects of debt, processing of debt recovery to litigation actions and transferal to court where necessary.

Ensured that client files/folders were kept up to date.

Attended court and litigated on matters of debt recovery and foreclosure.

Billed for orders related to client matters following court appearances.

Legal Intern June 2011 – Aug 2011

Office of Intl. Business, Govt. of Barbados Warrens, St. Michael, Barbados

Drafted legislation related to international business as well as that related to guidelines for the international business sector.

Researched the incorporation, organization, registration and licensing processes for international business companies, international societies and international trusts and applied them to transactions.

Under the supervision of the senior legal officer, assisted on matters related to international Tax and Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Terrorist Financing (AMLCTF).

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