Hassan Francis Whitfield
Accountant, Lawyer
Shanghai,China
Summary
A qualified attorney with five years of expertise conducting legislative research and drafting. My experience has been utilized to manage highly visible projects with stringent deadlines and high-performance teams that provide technical competence and leadership in program, project, and operations management. I'm recognized for integrity and high levels of professionalism. I'm an inventive, industrious, and optimistic leader who contributes to team success. I'm able to combine a wealth of detail with planning and goal-setting expertise to accomplish goals.
I seek for a full-time position that offers professional challenges employing interpersonal skills, outstanding time management, and problem-solving abilities for the delivery of quality service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Research Assistant
School of Law - Shanghai University of Finance & Economics
Shanghai, Shanghai
09.2020 - Current
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Perform literature searches.
- Prepare items for evaluation by Subjects Committee.
- Prepare interview questions and identify and/or interview candidates and maintain accurate records of interviews, where necessary protecting confidentiality of interviewees and synthesized interviews.
- Make all experimental data readily available to faculty researcher and/or supervisor
- Manage and respond to email pertaining to project
- Supervise undergraduates working on research project (maintaining records on assignment completion, serving as liaison/mediator between undergraduates and faculty researcher).
- Attend project meetings
- Attend regional lectures and other gatherings as required
- Summarize project results
- Prepare additional articles, reports, and displays
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
Senior Legislative (Research) Analyst
Liberian Senate - Government of Liberia
Monrovia, Montserrado Co.
04.2013 - 01.2018
- Provided research capabilities about legislation (e.g., locate specific and related public laws, regulations, and products sought by Senators, together with informed analysis and commentary.
- Provided research to support initiatives and answer to queries, as well as maintains vital legislative information sources.
- Provided project support and advises on operational consequences of new and existing laws.
- Provided proposed inputs that government agencies may consider for use in range of legislative activities.
- Utilized, configured, and maintained knowledge management/decision support systems, specifically Microsoft SharePoint, to monitor strategic actions and forums.
- Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with National Legislature's legislative staff.
- Conducted focus groups and other qualitative data collection methods, as well as planned and administered questionnaires.
- Collected and analyzed quantitative data in both manual and electronic formats, employing statistical software as required.
- Identified and wrote alternate policy options.
- Generated precise reports that conveyed outcomes succinctly, and presented presentations to Senators and Senate committees.
- Supervised duties and job functions of Legislative Research Officers.
Legal Researcher - Paralegal (Intern)
Pierre & Tweh & Associates Law Offices
Monrovia, Liberia
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Located authoritative and pertinent legal precedent to evaluate potential outcomes and arguments.
- Initiated and conducted interviews with clients and witnesses to develop and confirm crucial case details.
- Developed succinct and exhaustive summaries of relevant studies for clients.
- Reviewed case files and provided clients with case status updates.
- Provided attorneys numerous exhibits for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
- Aided attorneys in assessment and organization of witness reports.
- Analyzed legal papers and comprehended forthcoming modifications to statutes and case law.
- Updated attorneys on various case files based on discoveries and facts discovered through research.
- Visited courthouses and libraries to gather pertinent legal information for attorneys.
- Compiled research notes and kept office records for all completed and ongoing research.
- Built ties and communicated with relevant legal contacts by networking with legal experts and court officials.
- Other assigned job functions.
Legislative Research Analyst
Liberian Senate - Government of Liberia
Monrovia, Montserrado Co.
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Participated in and reported on several committee and agency hearings pertaining to Senate Committee on Internal Affairs and Good governance.
- Analyzed, compared, and evaluated information contained in several legislative journals, senate hearings, and international publications in preparation for legislation drafting.
- Produced reports from plenary sessions to assist and advise Chair of Senate committee on Internal Affairs and good governance in achieving national policy goals.
- Designed and executed campaigns to contact Senate committee members on Internal Affairs and good governance with problems that are extremely pertinent to committee's membership.
- Produced and distributed hearing report to Senate committee members on Internal Affairs and good governance and Senate secretariat.
- Conducted legal research and constituent correspondence, and served as liaison between lobbyists, advocacy organizations, and constituents.
- Other obligations delegated by Chairman of Senate Committee on Internal Affairs and good governance.
Classroom Teacher/ Lecturer
Phil A. Nettleton Wesleyan High School
Monrovia, Liberia
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Instructed groups of up to 200 students and provided instruction and individual help.
- Facilitated student learning by generating concrete classroom goals, group objectives, and techniques for achieving each goal.
- Utilized routine tests and standardized exams to evaluate student learning progression and comprehension.
- Planned activities and Lessons to cover all course material.
- Established and enforced behavioral norms to foster social development and preserve positive interactions.
- Planned and executed extracurricular activities for students participation.
- Scheduled meetings with parents to discuss academic progress and classroom conduct of students.
Education
Ph.D. - International Economic Law
Shanghai University of Finance & Economics
Shanghai 09.2018 - Current
LL.M - International Economic Law
Shanghai University of Finance And Economics
Shanghai 09.2016 - 06.2018
LL.B - General Legal Studies
University of Liberia
Capitol Hill 09.2012 - 12.2016
BBA - Accounting
African Methodist Episcopal University
Monrovia, Liberia 09.2005 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
St. Philip’s International School
Monrovia, Liberia 09.2002 - 08.2005
Skills
- Excellent communication abilities
Affiliations
Liberian National Bar Association
Grand Bassa Bar Association
Extracurricular Activities
a. CEO, Amigos of Hassan (AMOH), Monrovia, Liberia (January 2016 – Present).
b. Public Speaking & Debate Judge - National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) & Shanghai Public Speaking & Debate Championship (SPSDC), Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing, Suzhou, Wuxi, China (November 2016 - Present).
c. Volunteer, Real Women Initiative (RWI), Monrovia, Liberia (December 2016 – Present).
d. Secretary General, African Student Community, Shanghai University of Finance & Economics, Shanghai, China (September 2018 – Present).
e. Secretary General, Gardnersville Wesleyan Church, Monrovia, Liberia (November 2013 – August 2016).
f. Secretary General, Swagger Island Residential Community, Monrovia, Liberia (December 2015 – August 2017).
g. Secretary General, First Year Law Students, Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, Monrovia , Liberia (October 2012 – August 2013).
h. Member, Law Students Legislative Assembly (LAWSALA), Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, Monrovia , Liberia (September 2013 – July 2016).
Timeline
Research Assistant
School of Law - Shanghai University of Finance & Economics
09.2020 - Current
Ph.D. - International Economic Law
Shanghai University of Finance & Economics
09.2018 - Current
LL.M - International Economic Law
Shanghai University of Finance And Economics
09.2016 - 06.2018
Legal Researcher - Paralegal (Intern)
Pierre & Tweh & Associates Law Offices
10.2015 - 05.2016
Senior Legislative (Research) Analyst
Liberian Senate - Government of Liberia
04.2013 - 01.2018
LL.B - General Legal Studies
University of Liberia
09.2012 - 12.2016
Legislative Research Analyst
Liberian Senate - Government of Liberia
01.2012 - 03.2013
Classroom Teacher/ Lecturer
Phil A. Nettleton Wesleyan High School
09.2011 - 12.2011
BBA - Accounting
African Methodist Episcopal University
09.2005 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
St. Philip’s International School
09.2002 - 08.2005
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