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ADRIAN PRALJAK EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES / QUALIFICATIONS Graduate Certificate of Business Administration Bond University, Queensland Master of Applied Law (In-house Practice) The College of Law, New South Wales Admitted to High Court of Australia High Court of Australia, The Australian Capital Territory Admitted to Legal Profession as a Lawyer Supreme Court of The Australian Capital Territory, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice Australian National University, The Australian Capital Territory Bachelor of Laws Bond University, Queensland 12 October 2013 11 October 2011 06 April 2010 11 Dec 2009 19 January 2010 29 September 2007 WORK & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Business Development Consultant/Fleet Manager February 2019 — Current Progress Couriers Gold Coast, QLD • Developed business plans with the assigned accounts and clients • Assisted with strategic development strategies and plans • Provided assistance to senior colleagues with implementing suggested plans and strategies • Oversee and examine new strategies in relation to progress and development of the business • Educate, lead and supervise junior members of the business development team to ensure the project's achievement • Conduct complex analysis in order to find new market opportunities on a local and international scale • Conducted research and investigation of existing services, compared results with competitors and presented data to upper management • Suggested methods for improving customer satisfaction and loyalty • Overseeing business deal operations and activities • Overseeing the implementation of different contracts pertaining to new accounts and drivers for our fleet 1 EFTA00277059 • Build, encourage and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders • Create and present a detailed report for upper management Solicitor (Temporary Work) April 2018 — May 2018 Ace Solicitors Ipswich, QLD • Created and maintained client records in the Client Management system • Maintained appropriate filing of client matters both in soft copy and hard copy • Demonstrated time management and organizational skills by maintaining a daily bring — up system, prioritizing urgent tasks and managing appointments • Assisted with Costing 25 folders of statements pertaining to a Multi-Million Dollar, Victorian Supreme Court Case • Court appearances • Conducted legal research • Drafting of legal documents for ongoing matters • Interviewed clients Solicitor (Hot Line Lawyer) 11 September 2017 — April 2018 Go To Court Lawyers Brisbane, QLD • Assisted with initial consultations and provided general legal advice in relation to Criminal Law, Family Law, Migration Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, and Property Law • Maintained accurate and current records in the client management system • Liaised with other colleagues to schedule further consultations. Solicitor April 2016 — September 2017 Legal Exchange Lawyers Southport/ Brisbane, QLD • Interviewed clients in custody such at (1) Police Watch House and at (2) Correctional Centers in Queensland) for matters related to high profile Supreme Court Cases • Conducted technical legal research • Liaised with Police Prosecutions both on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane, Sydney • Responsible for Collection of Police Prosecution folders and briefs of evidence relevant to both Supreme Court cases 2 EFTA00277060 • Worked alongside leading Australian Barristers to prepare various legal documents and review evidence • Attended meetings with leading; Barrister/Psychologists/ Police and Police Prosecutors Business Development Manager April 2016-September 2017 Jordan Welden-Iley from Mackay Goodwin, Gold Coast, QLD • Responsible for executive business development and marketing strategies to source new clients for a corporate restructuring and insolvency practice • Maintained accurate records of client information in the client management system. • Negotiated leading corporate business deals and advised on technical solutions and competitive strategies for companies such as tax reduction • Communicating with leading Corporate Reconstruction and Insolvency Experts • Legal research and other technical research to determine legal solutions • Attended meetings with clients via phone, Skype or in person • Assisted with Preparing and Filing claims, statement of claims and drafting other legal documents such as wind-up applications and letters of demand Business Management Internship in Mining, Energy & Resources 2013-2015 Manning Mining Gold Coast, QLD • Attended high profile business meetings on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane • Prepared detailed technical business and research reports • Conducted market research • Assisted team of Directors with reviewing resumes and applications for various roles on Mining Projects • Liaised with government bodies to obtain information regarding various policies surrounding mining jurisdiction • Assisted with international business communications • Assessed contracts • Assisted with legal research relevant to Mining, Energy and Resources law In-house Counsel and Business Management Conrock Pty Ltd Melbourne, VIC • Attended business executive board meetings • Drafted technical business reports June 2010- June 2011 3 EFTA00277061 • Conducted market and technical legal research • Assisted with reviewing job applications, interviewing potential candidates and enforcing occupational health and safety policies / procedures within the company • Drafted Contracts • Liaised with various Government Departments IE IP Australia • Worked on major global construction projects by conducting legal research, reviewing legal documents, assisting with internal and external communication with various departments and conducting meetings to brief other staff • Filed legal documents at various court registries • Assisted with recording company minutes Legal Volunteer 2013-2014 Robina Community Legal Centre Robina, QLD • Observed and assisted lawyers with client consultations • Completed client intakes and administrative tasks • Helped with fund-raising activities Legal Volunteer August 2010-December 2012 Flemington & Kensington Community Legal Centre Melbourne, VIC • Responsible for reception duties such as greeting clients and allocating matters to various volunteer Solicitors • Enhanced communication skills by assisting clients with completing intake forms and clarifying and simplifying terms which allowed for them to understand the process involved in legal advising. • Assisted administrative assistants in reviewing paperwork and assigning clients to volunteer lawyers • Prepared detailed notes for volunteer lawyers during client interviews PLT Trainee/ Legal Clerk 2008-2009 Laurence Wilson and Associates Gold Coast, QLD • Assisted with client interviews • Conducted legal research • Attended court in both Gold Coast and Brisbane 4 EFTA00277062 • Assisted with negotiations • Filing at various court registrars • Serving documents • Attended meetings and negotiations • Administrative Tasks • Attended Government Departments to collect Files and Maps Legal Clerk and Volunteer January 2004 - May 2007 Gold Coast Community Legal Centre /Bond University Robina, QLD • Drafted affidavits and client letters • Booked and attended client interviews • Independently conducted client intakes and completed summaries of advice • Participated in group activities Clinical Legal Placement Student QPILCH Brisbane, QLD August 2006 — December 2006 • Observed and assisted lawyers with client consultations • Completed client intakes and administrative tasks Work Experience May 2006 Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions Melbourne, VIC • Assisted with legal research and preparation of legal documents • Liaised with internal and external bodies (IE Australian Federal Police) in relation to cases about misappropriation, unlawful detention and terrorism. • Attended Court Hearings on behalf of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. COMMUNICATION SKILLS English: Fluent reading, writing, and conversational skills 5 EFTA00277063 SOFTWARE SKILLS • Microsoft Word • Customer Relationship Management Software • Excel • Power Point • Legal Software ie LEAP , AustLll, Westlaw, LexisNexis 6 EFTA00277064