Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Courses - GTA University Centre
Skills
Volunteer Work
Hobbies
Timeline
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Lauren Taylor

Summary

I am a hardworking and ambitious individual with excellent communication and research skills, and a 1st Class degree in Politics. I am a highly motivated person with experience in the financial and legal sectors, seeking a fulfilling role within a creative field.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Trainee Solicitor

Mourant Ozannes (Guernsey) LLP
09.2023 - Current
  • Undertook rotations in the firm's litigation and corporate departments, as well as assisting with ad hoc tasks in relation to trust and private client matters.
  • Conducted thorough legal research to inform strategies and strengthen arguments.
  • Assisted with the preparation of hearing bundles for use during court proceedings.
  • Attended court hearings, client meetings and business development events.
  • Liaising directly with clients and drafting correspondence to opposing legal counsel, as well as applications to court, and minutes and agreements for corporate transactions.
  • Volunteering with Citizens Advice Guernsey in order to provide pro bono legal advice to members of the community.
  • Preparing presentations for senior members of the firm to be used for internal training purposes.

Corporate Services Administrator

Intertrust Guernsey
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Assisting in the administration of a portfolio of client structures including private equity, real estate investment structures and EBTs.
  • Preparing documentation for Trustee and Director meetings and ensuring that Minutes have been drafted accurately.
  • Liaising directly with clients and ensuring that records are up to date and organised.
  • Handling large transactions, screening payees, undertaking call backs and liaising with banks.

Law Bursary Student

Ogier
09.2019 - 06.2022
  • Undertook multiple work placements in different departments of the company, including property and corporate.
  • Conducted legal research at the Greffe, completed confidential administrative tasks, undertook site visits and attended client meetings.
  • Drafted a guide relating to the Gambling (Guernsey) Law, 1971, for the corporate department.
  • Enhanced my communication and organisational skills through assisting with legal projects.

POP Pilates Instructor

Self-Employed
09.2020 - Current
  • Taught classes twice a week at the University Campus Sept. 2021 - Apr. 2022.
  • Taught classes weekly for Ravenscroft Guernsey from Sept. 2020 to Jun 2021.

Weekly Writer

The Witness Journal, University of Exeter
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • Independently researched current political issues and scholarly literature which extended beyond the scope of prescribed academic studies.
  • Tackled issues such as the Middle East, American Politics and Women's Rights.
  • Undertook collaborative work with an assigned editor.

Campaign Organiser

University of Exeter
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Organised and ran a campaign that strived to tackle social stigmas and misconceptions regarding HIV, as part of my International Human Rights studies.
  • Met with local MP Ben Bradshaw for advice and support.
  • Enhanced my research and project management skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Politics

University of Exeter
Exeter, Devon
09.2019 - 07.2022

Stowe School -

Stowe
Buckingham

Courses - GTA University Centre

  • Introduction to Company Law and Administration (January 2023)
  • Introduction to Trust Law and Administration (January 2023)

Skills

  • Communication: Gained through academic work including written papers and spoken presentations, as well as by working for the politics journal, Ogier and Intertrust.
  • Leadership: Developed by leading POP Pilates classes of up to 40 participants.
  • Time Management and Organisation: Balanced full-time study and part-time work at university, as well as providing weekly content for the politics journal and running a human rights campaign focused on the detrimental impact of social stigma regarding HIV.
  • Research Skills and Project Management: Gained by running a university campaign and completing a dissertation requiring thoroughly analysed data.
  • Public Speaking: Developed through fitness instruction and through conducting academic presentations.

Volunteer Work

Mourant Relay Race - Guernsey (Apr.2024)

  • Worked as a relay station volunteer, providing support to runners and directing changeovers for the teams as necessary.


Animal Aid - Guernsey (Jul.2019 - Sept. 2019)

  • Worked evening shifts solo supervising rescue kittens and cats, and tending to the facilities.


Girlguiding - Delisle and Cobo, Guernsey (Sept. 2018 - May 2019)

  • Responsible for supervising children aged 4-5 on community trips
  • Helped to prepare activity zones and teach skills, such as basic first aid and reading, and undertaking art projects.


Northend Home - Buckingham (Sept.2016 - May 2018)

  • Helped create a welcoming and friendly environment for residents of the care home, and ran community events.

Hobbies

  • Music: Advanced Certificate in Flute, Grade 7 Singing, Guitar, Piccolo, Saxaphone
  • Fitness
  • Reading and writing
  • Hiking and climbing
  • Travel

Timeline

Trainee Solicitor

Mourant Ozannes (Guernsey) LLP
09.2023 - Current

Corporate Services Administrator

Intertrust Guernsey
10.2022 - 08.2023

Campaign Organiser

University of Exeter
10.2021 - 02.2022

Weekly Writer

The Witness Journal, University of Exeter
10.2020 - 03.2022

POP Pilates Instructor

Self-Employed
09.2020 - Current

Law Bursary Student

Ogier
09.2019 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Politics

University of Exeter
09.2019 - 07.2022

Stowe School -

Stowe
Lauren Taylor