DAVONELLE BELFAST
Trinidad
Summary
Dedicated Attorney-at-Law with a proven track record of legal expertise and years of experience in administrative support, customer serivice and leadership, seeking to leverage my skills and experience in an Executive Assistant role. Aiming to contribute to the strategic and operational success of a dynamic organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Secretary
Port of Spain Corporation
11.2021 - Current
- Provided expert legal guidance to Council and CEO on Corporation matters
- Ensured compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Prepared critical documents, including contracts, MOUs, and correspondence to support business objectives and growth.
- Supervised a small team of junior attorneys and secretary to achieve departmental objectives.
Attorney at Law
D. Hannays & Co.
04.2019 - 11.2021
- Conducted civil litigation, specializing in Debt Recovery, Land, and Estate matters
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Demonstrated exceptional legal research, analysis, and opinion formulation.
Recording Secretary
St. James Secondary Local School Board
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed end-to-end board meeting processes, from scheduling to minute recording
- Ensured strict compliance with local regulations and expertly prepared the Board's annual report
- Coordinated strategic action plans and maintained accurate financial records.
Legal Support Officer
Ministry of Rural Development & Local Government
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Prepared a diverse range of legal documents, opinions, correspondence and contracts
- Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research and attended court and tribunal matters
- Assisted in the amendment of local bye-laws
- Provided key administrative assistance to senior management.
Legal Research Officer
OJT, Ministry of Rural Development & Local Government
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Advised and supported staff contributing to legal opinions, briefs, and legislative interpretations
- Conducted thorough legal research and actively participated in court and tribunal matters
- Assisted in clerical tasks and database management.
Research Assistant
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, Police Academy
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Collaborated in course coordination, committee participation, and research
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Assisted in the development of training courses for Police Officers
- Generated detailed evaluation reports and conducted thorough assessments.
Intern
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, Police
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Conducted research, managed data entry, and facilitated report editing
- Supported course evaluations and contributed to the creation of new program specifications
- Participated in Moot Court activities.
In-Service Trainee
Ministry of the Attorney General, Central Authority Unit
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Engaged in legal research and expertly interpreted legislation
- Assisted in preparing extradition packages and skillfully edited Cabinet notes
- Actively attended Parliament sittings.
Education
Legal Education Certificate - Law
Hugh Wooding Law School
St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago07.2015
MBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
CTS College of Business & Computer Science Ltd.
Chaguanas, Trinidad & Tobago06.2024
Bachelor of Laws Degree - Law
The University of The West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago09.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Corporate Governance
- Customer Relations and Communications
- Legal Research and Legislative Interpretation
- Legal Drafting
- Mediation
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Coordination
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
Additional Information
- UWI-ROYTEC - Principles of Real Estate Sales Certificate (April 2021)
- UWI-ROYTEC - Fundamentals of Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Terrorist Financing Certificate (April 2019)
- Hugh Wooding Law School - Negotiation & Mediation Skills Training Certificate (October 2015)
Timeline
Corporate Secretary
Port of Spain Corporation
11.2021 - Current
Attorney at Law
D. Hannays & Co.
04.2019 - 11.2021
Recording Secretary
St. James Secondary Local School Board
01.2019 - 11.2020
Legal Support Officer
Ministry of Rural Development & Local Government
01.2018 - 06.2018
Legal Research Officer
OJT, Ministry of Rural Development & Local Government
07.2016 - 08.2017
Research Assistant
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, Police Academy
11.2015 - 07.2016
Intern
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, Police
06.2015 - 09.2015
In-Service Trainee
Ministry of the Attorney General, Central Authority Unit
06.2014 - 08.2014
Legal Education Certificate - Law
Hugh Wooding Law School
MBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
CTS College of Business & Computer Science Ltd.
Bachelor of Laws Degree - Law
The University of The West Indies
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