Handsome Ozienyowie

HANDSOME OZIENYOWIE KINIKANWO ESQ. No. 2 Hon. Jack Avenue, Off Duncan Mighty Street, Choba, Port Harcourt, Nigeria - - https://www.linkedin.com/in/handsome-kinikanwo-3586a6171 OBJECTIVE: I am a dedicated professional with a passion to acquire more knowledge and innovate in all aspects of life. I seek opportunity in a dynamic and conducive environment to further build and develop new skills to make exceptional impact in the society. HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS  Barrister at Law [B.L] February, 2020 – March, 2021 Graduated with Second Class Honours [Lower Division]  Bachelor of Laws [LL.B] November, 2015 – August, 2019 Graduated with Second Class Honours [Upper Division] with a CGPA of 3.89 on a scale 5.00  Bachelor of Arts, [Philosophy] - December, 2009 – July, 2014 Graduated with Second Class Honours [Upper Division] with a CGPA of 4.44 on a scale 5.00  Diploma in Computer Operations September 2006 to December, 2006  Senior Secondary Certificate Examination [NECO] September, 2000 - June, 2006  First School Leaving Certificate September, 1993 – July, 2000 WORK EXPERIENCE Legal Associate August 2021 – Present Amadi Jerry & Co. (Victoria Chambers), Port Harcourt. Major duties: • Represent clients in court, meetings and at negotiations. • Conduct client interview and counseling. • Conduct legal research and analysis. • Draft and proofread letters, petitions, pleadings and other legal documents. • Proofread legal documents, articles, and books for publication. • Draft and negotiated IP contracts. • Analyse contractual risks and developed contract management. Legal Internship January, 2016 – January, 2020 K. O. Wali & Co. (Iwhnechi Chambers), Port Harcourt.       Major duties: Conduct accurate legal research and analysis Give legal opinion on laws, rulings and regulations in legal document Compile, proofread and revise drafts of legal documents and reports. Create and organize information, and generate reference tools for easy use by the office Prepare and format legal and management report Dairy management Classroom Teacher November, 2014 – November, 2015 National Youth Service Corp (NYSC): (Winners Group of Schools, Rivers State, Nigeria.) Major duties:  Teach Government, Economics, History in SSS 1 classes  Teach Computer Science in JSS 1 – 3 classes  Handle Parade [Match Pass] and Sport Activities Cyber Café Attendant January, 2007 – November, 2009 Iswell Cyber Café, close to Pritaso, Uniport Road, Port Harcourt, Nigeria Major duties:  Assist customers when they have trouble or questions using computer software  Provide services such as printing, downloading and all other operations.  Keep accurate records of logs and inventories of the shop.  Issue and Time customers on the number of minutes/hours they will spend on the computer. VOLUNTEER Secretary General and Media Coordinator July 2013 - Present Community Empowerment For Greater Peace And Stability Initiative (CEGPASI), formerly known as Community Peace Development Initiative (COPEDI), an NGO birthed by Purdue Peace Project (PPP), Purdue University, Indiana, United States of America • Coordinated and carried out a successful campaign against violence during the 2015 and 2019 general elections in Nigeria. See https://cla.purdue.edu/ppp/peacebuilders/handsome.html, https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/-/1d5pwjp/6 • Successfully coordinated a symposium which had in attendance the University of Port Harcourt Host communities (Aluu, Choba, Alakahia and Rumuosi), the University of Port Harcourt, representatives from Purdue University, Indiana, USA and the Nigeria Police after the incident at Aluu (Aluu four), in a bid to foster peace and forestall future occurrence of such ugly incident. See https://www.uniport.edu.ng/schools/chs/-/-/2uncategorised/861-us-based-peace-project-inaugurates-uniport-chapter.html • Responsible for the general administration of the organization • Designed and initiated several programs to assist local communities in the Niger Delta curb the menace of illegal oil theft and refinery. • Makes several media appearance to enlighten members of the public on the dangers of illegal oil bunkering to the environment and the economy. EDUCATION Law (Barrister at Law) Nigerian Law School, Kano Campus February, 2020 – March, 2021 [LL.B] Bachelor of Law November, 2015 – August, 2019 Rivers State University, Nkpolu Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria Philosophy (Bachelor of Arts) December, 2009 – July, 2014 University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Diploma in Computer Operations September 2006 to December, 2006 Shammah Computer School, Rumuodara Port-Harcourt Senior Secondary Certificate Examination [NECO] Baptist High School, Port Harcourt, Nigeria September, 2000 – June, 2006 UNIVERSITY DEMONSTRATION PRIMARY SCHOOL (UDPS), PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA First School Leaving Certificate September, 1993 – July, 2000 • Technical Skills (hard skills): typing, ability to craft winning argument, conflict resolution, writing, reading, strategic planning, proficient in Ms Office, analytical and problem solving skill, listening, negotiating & advocacy skills and computer operation skills. • Soft Skills: enthusiastic, communication, problem solving, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, Fast learner and a critical thinker, dedicated and hard-working, and a good time manager. Publications: • THE SOCIO-LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF PIRACY IN NIGERIA AND https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Handsome-Kinikanwo January 2023 THE GULF OF GUINEA