Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
REFERENCES
COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL INTERESTS
Timeline
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Zoya Asif

Zoya Asif

Wellington,New Zealand

Summary

I am currently completing my Bachelor of Laws full-time while working two jobs, with my studies focusing on Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution and Civil Procedure. Alongside my studies and work, I manage family responsibilities, regularly attend the gym and pursue my passion for playing cricket. Balancing these commitments has strengthened my discipline, resilience and ability to manage my time effectively. I have developed a genuine interest in commercial litigation and am keen to bring my strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to learn to a leading commercial law firm.

Overview

4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work history

Customer Support (Automotive Business)

Local Family Business
  • Assisted with customer enquiries and dispute resolution in a professional and respectful manner
  • Handled customer concerns and difficult situations through direct customer interaction
  • Supported day-to-day business operations, customer communication, and administrative tasks
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Balance these responsibilities alongside full-time legal study and other employment, demonstrating reliability and strong time management.

Beauty Advisor/ Sales

MAC Cosmetics
Wellington, New Zealand
2023.07 - Current

Retail Artist – MAC Cosmetics, Wellington Airport

  • Provide professional service to customers from diverse backgrounds and contribute to team sales targets.
  • Resolve customer concerns while applying company policies and the Consumer Guarantees Act.
  • Received the monthly staff recognition award several times for communication, performance and contribution to the team.
  • Maintained Airport Security policies,
  • Wellington International Airport (Lagardère AWPL)
  • Previously Lotte Duty Free: August 2023 - February 2025

Beauty Sales Assistant

David Jones
2021.07 - 2022.06
  • Delivered customer service while accurately handling transactions and daily operational tasks
  • Assisted customers with enquiries and resolving issues in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Supported team operations and helped guide newer staff members when required
  • Developed strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills through day to day retail experience

Legal Assistant

STRACHAN O'CONNOR
Johnsonville, Wellington
2026.07 - Current
  • Conduct legal and factual research to assist the partner with active matters.
  • Draft and review legal correspondence and documents for senior staff approval.
  • Prepare case summaries and organise files to support efficient case management.
  • Assist with probate, dissolution, substituted-service and court-filing processes.
  • Monitor relevant legislation and procedural requirements to ensure work is accurate and completed within deadlines.
  • Met practice, firm and legal standards for compliant case management.

Summer Host

Glassons
Wellington
2023.10 - 2024.02
  • Provided friendly and efficient customer service in a busy retail environment while working toward individual and team sales targets.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, processed transactions and maintained accurate stock and store presentation.
  • Developed strong communication, teamwork and time-management skills while representing the company professionally.

Sales Assistant

MECCA MAXIMA
2022.05 - 2022.12
  • Addressed customer needs promptly, resulting in positive feedback and loyalty.
  • Maintained knowledge of current sales promotions helping customers make informed buying decisions.
  • Learnt about new products quickly, providing comprehensive guidance to customers.
  • Delivered exceptional after-sales service, encouraging repeat business.
  • Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.

Customer sales assistant

PLATYPUS
Wellington
2022.08 - 2022.12
  • Performed accurate inventory checks for continual stock availability..
  • Provided exceptional service, boosting repeat business rates.
  • Regularly ranked near the top of the daily sales target board, including during busy periods.
  • Built customer relationships while meeting targets and maintaining high service standards.

Education

Bachelor of Laws -

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand

Sacred Heart College
Lower Hutt, Wellington

Skills

  • Strong communication skills developed through customer-facing work
  • Comfortable working with people from different cultural backgrounds
  • Good at building positive relationships with customers and team members
  • Able to stay calm and professional in busy or stressful situations
  • Confident speaking with customers and working in team environments
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills developed through legal study
  • Professional written and verbal communication
  • Reliable, adaptable, and able to work well in fast-paced environments
  • Contract review expertise
  • Company secretary duties knowledge
  • Conveyancing processes implementation
  • Will and probate administration
  • Legal correspondence
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Drafting correspondence

Languages

Urdu
Hindi
English
Understanding of Punjabi

Certification

New Zealand Restricted Driver licence

REFERENCES

Available upon request

COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL INTERESTS

Competitive cricket involvement has strengthened my teamwork, communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills through working with people from diverse backgrounds., Regular gym and fitness involvement alongside work and university commitments, and involved in community groups.

Timeline

Legal Assistant

STRACHAN O'CONNOR
2026.07 - Current

Summer Host

Glassons
2023.10 - 2024.02

Beauty Advisor/ Sales

MAC Cosmetics
2023.07 - Current

Customer sales assistant

PLATYPUS
2022.08 - 2022.12

Sales Assistant

MECCA MAXIMA
2022.05 - 2022.12

Beauty Sales Assistant

David Jones
2021.07 - 2022.06

Customer Support (Automotive Business)

Local Family Business

Bachelor of Laws -

Victoria University of Wellington

Sacred Heart College
Zoya Asif