NIGEL WILLIAM POLAK
RESUME

PO BOX 64
DUBBO 2830
TEL: 0407 064 656
EMAIL: [email protected]

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Australian National University 1991-1994

Bachelor of Laws, Australian National University 1991-1995

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Law 1996

Masters of Business Administration, Charles Sturt University � Commenced 1998-currently deferred. (Course requirements satisfied for Certificate in Business Management)

Graduate Diploma of Information Technology, Charles Sturt University 1999-current

SKILLS

MANAGEMENT

My career objective is to develop broad-based business skills for eventual implementation in corporate strategic management and planning. Presently undertaking post-graduate studies in Masters of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in electronic commerce and internet marketing, my current objective is to gain employment with an information technology company of the highest calibre. I seek to enhance my management skills and technical knowledge, working as in a team based environment.

COMMUNICATION

I have outstanding written, telephone and face-to-face communication skills. My current employment requires the building of rapport with people from all walks of life. These skills are employed in customer contact, networking and in advocacy work.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Well developed technical skills, primarily in word-processing and internet use.


EMPLOYMENT � FULL-TIME

Solicitor
1997-1998
MJ Duffy & Son, Solicitors.
I was offered an opportunity in this medium size firm to take over the key areas of Criminal Law and Family Law. I undertook an intensive period of file development from no current files to current custody and management of over 200 current matters and turn-over of 600 clients per annum. The position requires high level communication with both clients and other professionals. I employ well-developed advocacy skills to a high level in the Family, District and Local Courts.
Other tasks include: compilation of briefs of evidence, memoranda of advice and written submissions; legal and miscelleneous research and investigations; and general office management, billing and correspondence.

Solicitor
1997-1998
Waterford McKenzie, Solicitors.
For my first year of full-time employment I took the opportunity to work in outback NSW in a position offering a high level of responsibility and experience in all areas of the law. There was nothing that I would not do. The position involved sole personal custody and management of in excess of 200 current files and the development of advocacy skills for use at trial level in the District and Local Courts.

EMPLOYMENT � PART-TIME

Official Visitor
1997-
Department of Health
This is a government appointed position requiring monitoring and assessment of gazetted and non-gazetted mental health facilities and services.

Lecturer
1998
NSW Institute of TAFE
Lecturer for evening classes of Commercial Law, Commercial Law II, and Property Law for Real Estate. Tasks: I created each course with the assistance of textbooks and researched. This included development of lectures, class plans, lecture accompaniments and assignment material.

The above list is exclusive of an extensive array of part-time and casual positions held whilst completing my studies.


MISCELLANEOUS POSITIONS

Coonamble Domestic Violence Committee- 1997
Coonamble Streetsafe Committee- 1997

Dubbo Youth Working Party- 1998
Dubbo Youth Council- 1998
NSW Young Lawyers Regional Representative- 1998

MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL SKILLS

Registered Migration Agent
Knowledge of French, Italian, German, Slovak, Czech, Spanish
A.C.T. Bridge Representative
Central West Rugby Union


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