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MELE TOLEAFOA

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Talofa lava,

My name is Mele Toleafoa and I am currently enrolled in my penultimate year of my Bachelor of Law and Arts conjoint degree at the University of Auckland.

I am a passionate individual with hands-on experience, who hopes to improve not only my own personal development but also the growth of my community. I demonstrate these passions through my perseverance in a range of academic, cultural and social roles including my time as a Youth Mentor at Southseas Healthcare and as a Summer Law Clerk at Denton's Kensington Swan.

As I reach the end of my academic journey and begin my career, I hope to add value to every new experience and opportunity that I am offered.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Summer Law Clerk

Dentons Kensington Swan
Wellington CBD, Wellington
11.2023 - 02.2024

ROTATION 1: EMPLOYMENT LAW DEPARTMENT

  • Researched and wrote memorandums of law on a variety of both broad and niche Employment law topics.
  • Reviewed cases to identify legal issues, analyze case facts, and determine appropriate strategies.
  • Drafted and edited employment agreements on behalf of clients and ensured that all details were accurate and correct.

ROTATION 2: PROPERTY LAW DEPARTMENT

  • Reviewed lease agreements and ensured that all details were accurate to assist senior lawyers with their relevant clients.
  • Participated in meetings with clients as needed during the course of their representation.
  • Gathered information from public records databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.

Tutor

Cluey Tutoring
Auckland
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provide a comfortable tutoring environment online that is conducive to learning.
  • Provided private one on one sessions with students or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests.
  • Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased the effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.

Youth Mentor

South Seas Healthcare Bubblegum Trust
Otara, Auckland
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Monitored and provided academic assistance with such activities as homework, fitness and sports, art and literacy.
  • Recommended coping mechanisms and offered guidance to youth dealing with intense problems.
  • Utilized social media sites to communicate upcoming initiatives with the community.

Covid Vaccine Support

South Seas Healthcare Trust
Manukau, Auckland
10.2021 - 11.2021
  • Provided assistance at the Southseas Healthcare Vaccine Drive at the Vodafone Events Centre by distributing food packs to the community.
  • Worked with a team to assist and support community members receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Resident Advisor

University of Auckland
Auckland
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs.
  • Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease the transition to the new living environment.

Cashier

The Warehouse
Airport, Mangere, Auckland
11.2017 - 01.2018
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.

Education

Bachelor of Law And Arts Conjoint Degree -

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
09.2024

High School Diploma -

McAuley High School
OTAHUHU, NZ
11.2018

Skills

  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Conflict management
  • Team building
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Reliable and trustworthy

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of Matariki Maori and Pacific Indigenous Rising Stars Award. 2019
  • Recipient of Robert Ned Covich Scholarship. 2018 - 2022
  • Scholarship recipient for the 'Hands On' programme at Otago University. 2018
  • Volunteered at Community Legal Services Youth Trust. 2016
  • Finalist in Word the Frontline Spoken Word Poetry Competition. 2015, 2016, and 2017

References

John Meads 

Senior Legal Property Consultant, Former Partner

john.meads@dentons.com

Anna Kivalu 

Southseas Youth Health Coordinator

ana.kivalu@southseas.org.nz

0211008428

Timeline

Summer Law Clerk

Dentons Kensington Swan
11.2023 - 02.2024

Tutor

Cluey Tutoring
02.2023 - 08.2023

Covid Vaccine Support

South Seas Healthcare Trust
10.2021 - 11.2021

Youth Mentor

South Seas Healthcare Bubblegum Trust
03.2021 - 07.2022

Resident Advisor

University of Auckland
02.2021 - 11.2021

Cashier

The Warehouse
11.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Law And Arts Conjoint Degree -

University of Auckland

High School Diploma -

McAuley High School
MELE TOLEAFOA