D Kumar

Experience

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  ABM Solicitors

  Jan 2007 - Apr 2009

  Paralegal

  • Represented clients on Civil Litigation, Employment, Family and Immigration issues• Interviewed clients to obtain comprehensive information, simultaneously took detailed notes; established the best legal solution, then appropriately advised under supervision diligently. Resolved challenging litigation matters. Drafted letters of claim, particulars of claim and defences• Organised and prioritised large amounts of caseloads; working along deadlines continuously• Assisted and supported other consultants with research, advice and caseloads • Liaised with global organisations, professional bodies regularly• Provided weekly Pro Bono service through the Citizens Advice Bureau• Nominated Complaints Officer – dealt with complaints Show less

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  Abacus Will Writers UK Ltd.

  Mar 2007 - Jan 2010

  Legal Consultant

  • Advised clients on the importance of creating tax-planned wills, legal aspects and implications of Tax laws• Helped clients set up trusts under sensitive circumstances• Sales position – developed relationships via interpersonal interaction with customers, building trust, networking, persuading customers of the service and benefits • Marketing position – demonstrated services by creating awareness through seminars and personal interviews• Presented on a live television Will Writing programme – answering live calls from public • Face-to-face interaction, taking instructions. Met targets • Listened to and handled delicate/complex problems; being assertive, taking control, and ascertain solutions• Speaking to clients in their native languages, particularly Hindi, Urdu and Gujarati Show less

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  The Home Office

  Jan 2010 - Feb 2014

  Policy Advisor (Extradition / Mutual Legal Asssistance)

  • Reviewed, developed and implemented policies: Extradition Baker review, commissioned by the Secretary of State – examined evidence in line with the Freedom of Information guidelines. A high profile piece of work. Received a personal thank you letter from Home Secretary (Teresa May). • Designated Overseas Territories under UK legislation to streamline and speed up extradition processes – worked with Foreign Commonwealth Office and Attorney Generals – advising on domestic legislation • Made amendments/suggestions to progress the bilateral MLA and extradition treaties with international partners – produced detailed Explanatory Memoranda. Helped manage Unit’s relationship with OGDs (such as Foreign Commonwealth Office) in relation to new treaties or countries to be designated• Assisted on amendments to Extradition legislation, announced by the Home Secretary – consulting internal and external stakeholders• Regulatory work with team to identify and develop key policy areas. Briefed partners and other external organisations • Produced informative submissions and briefings to Ministers. Produced replies to parliamentary questions and Freedom of Information requests• Dealt with Ministerial and Treat Official correspondence – high profile cases • Worked closely with International UK Liaison Magistrates, National Crime Agency and FCO Show less

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  Home Office - Border Force

  Feb 2014 - Oct 2017

  Business Analyst

  • Learnt local business process management and business requirement of internal and external stakeholders to redefine and re-establish Border Force (BF) outcomes. Determined effective high-level KPI’s to achieve overall BF performance objectives• Undertook analysis of operational issues - such as: (1) immigration pressure points at the port of arrival – ensuring BF satisfy legal requirement of not allowing queues exceeding time limits; and (2) targeting and detection of goods – demonstrating gaps in performance; results of over 300 staff activities• Directly contributed towards a variety of operational planning, performance, modelling, command and control arrangements for deployments of officers. Met demanding timescales• Generated up-to-date, accurate and relevant data/trend analysis; interpretation of the dynamic passenger environment the border encounters for senior management and Director level • Communicated complex information to different audiences with non-analytical nor technical backgrounds• Identified and managed appropriate communication and feedback channels with key stakeholders across Heathrow/Police, including frontline officers, intelligence officers, command centre teams and senior managers• Addressed problems and introduced improvements on how staff target commodities, making evidence based recommendations in the form of options analysis and business cases• Undertook detailed analysis and interpretation of operational data from local IT systems • Managed a team including 3 direct reports and delegated – training and mentoring on projects. • Highly developed leadership skills including direction-setting, motivation, and performance management. • Demonstrated solution-focussed approach. Show less

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  TAG1 London- Fashion

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2017

  Director

  • Built and developed a men’s shoe brand called TAG1 London. Ethos being - to produce and provide customers with unique footwear - comfort being at the forefront• Established distribution channels with niche independent suppliers – created foothold with prestigious Eton College footwear supplier• Commercially managed the business. Sold 3,000 units within short time frame• SWOT analysis. Marketing of goods, sales and customer service. Built social media platform and took business to another level entering online market retail space. Promoted goods on social media through engagement and interaction. Maintained a marketing strategy. Featured in fashion catwalks alongside top brands at MODA exhibition; a top men’s fashion magazine, GQ; menswear style blog and in an award winning fashion blogger review• Designed shoes, marketing literature, website• Liaised professionally with international suppliers from different cultures to create products and build repertoire• Communicated and negotiated with suppliers and customers• Led 3 employees by delegating and motivating• Handled customer accounts. Sampled goods to customers. Exhibited at fashion fairs. Networked and formed positive relationships• Financial management – responsible for financial accounts, invoices and company day-to-day records https://www.facebook.com/Tag1Official/https://twitter.com/tag1official Show less

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  The Legal Aid Agency

  Nov 2017 - Jan 2019

  Project Manager
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  Ministry of Justice UK

  Feb 2019 - Jan 2022

  Legal Advisor
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  Crown Prosecution Service

  Jan 2022 - Sept 2022

  Senior Crown Prosecutor
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  Ofgem

  Sept 2022 - now

  Lawyer