Jessica Angelina

contact details:

0452 339 334

Jessica Angelina is afreelance photographer and black and white film photography enthusiast based in Sydney, Australia.

Inspired by places, people and objects, she attempts to tell their stories through photography.

She is fully involved in the darkroom printing process of all her images and takes pride in her ability to handle her work from start to finish, adding personal touches to each image.

Qualifications

  • Experienced photographer with various skills and experiences in law, business and administrations.
  • High level of computer skills including Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and Powerpoint.
  • High level of communication skills.
  • Outstanding Customer Service skills.
  • Creative problem solver.

Education

Tertiary

Juris Doctor/ Bachelor of Law - University of Technology Sydney, Haymarket, 2007- 2010

Bachelor of Business, University of Technology Sydney, Haymarket, 2004-2006

Diploma of Business and Commerce, Insearch, City, 2004

Secondary

High School Certificate, St.Scholastica's College, Glebe, 1998-2003

Publications

June 2010Photograph featured in a concert poster for Violet Pulp (Sydney band)

December 2010Feature, Yen Magazine Website – Online

January 2011Feature, Inside Retailing Magazine – Jan/Feb 2011 issue

March 2011Feature, Inside Retailing Weekly Journal– 18 March 2011 issue

July2011Feature, Inside Retailing Weekly Journal - 20 July 2011 issue

November 2011Photograph featured in CD cover for Violet Pulp (Sydney band)

Exhibitions

April 2011Group Exhibition – part of SmartArts Youth Festivalat Pine Street Gallery

July 2011Group Exhibition – “Sydney Diaries: Urban Constructs” at Pine Street Gallery

October 2012Group Exhibition – “La Femme” at Annandale Hotel.

Other Work Experiences

3 June 2012 – 9 August 2013Gerard Malouf & Partners

Gerard Malouf & Partners is one of the leading Personal Injury Law firms in Sydney. I worked with Ray Abbas, a Senior Associate who was the Team Leader for all Motor Accidents Claims. The position was fast and demanding and I was able to prioritise and complete tasks in an effective and timely manner. Essentially, my tasks included:-

  • Managing claims from start to finish.
  • Liaising with client’s over the telephone and in person for the purposes of answering particulars, drafting detailed Statements, Submissions, MAS applications, CARS applications and Statutory Declarations.
  • Reported to the Senior Associate on a weekly basis.
  • Liaising with Barristers, Defendants and Insurers.
  • Attended Court on a regular basis for Pre-Trial Conferences, Status Conferences and Directions Hearing.
  • Instructed Counsel at Hearings and Informal Settlement Conferences.
  • Participated and completed several Motor Accident Projects aimed at increasing the number of matters lodged with CARS and filing Statement of Claims.
  • Conferred with clients on a regular basis.

March 2010- June 2012Bellissimo Lawyers

Bellissimo Lawyers is a small Personal Injury firm located in CBD Sydney. I obtained significant experience working along side our Principal, a fellow Solicitor and 3 Paralegals in Personal Injury claims, Public Liability claims, and I also had a minor exposure in Workers Compensation and Medical Negligence.

July 2009 – November 2009 (Work Experience/ PLT placement)David Kam & Co. Solicitors

David Kam & Co Solicitors is a medium sized law firm, conveniently located in CBD Sydney. I completed my Practical Legal Training at this firm and obtained experience in various areas of law including Convenyancing, Family Law, Migration law and Wills and Estate.

  • Assisting other solicitors with research on different areas of law
  • Assisting with settlements
  • Drafting letters of advice to clients
  • Drafting various contracts and wills
  • Main reception duties and other administrative tasks.

January 2006 – November 2006Enhance Accounting and Tax Services

Prior to commencing law studies at University of Technology Sydney, I worked as an Accounts Assistant/Administration where I gained basic accounting skills and knowledge.

  • Drafted Business Activity Statements.
  • Data entry.
  • Performed general office duties and administrative tasks
  • Provided telephone support

April 2005- December 2005Country Chambers Furniture

  • Performed general office administration duties
  • Provided telephone support
  • Scheduled client appointments and maintained up-to-date confidential client files.
  • Customer service.