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    Professional Experience


    Law Office of Eusi Anderson

    temporary position of Lead Researcher June 2021 - October 2021


    • Draft a variety of legal documents which include contracts, agreements of sales, land transfers, power of attorney, fixed date applications, statement of claims, etc.
    • Conduct legal research on a variety of legal issues pertaining to various lawsuits and legal projects;
    • Attendance at court to note take evidence pertaining to trial etc.


    Central Housing and Planning Authority

    Legal & Conveyance Officer July 2019 - November 2020

    Responsibilities included:
    • Draft Agreements of Sale and Purchase and tailor the terms and conditions based on the transactions;
    • Draft land transfers documents and tailor the terms and conditions based on the transactions;
    • Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly reports for submission to the Director of Operations, the Chief Executive Officer and the Minister of Communities;
    • Prepare memorandums and provide legal advice to the Minister as needed;
    • Train staff on the legal requirements regarding the conveyance of titles and transports;
    • Supervise the staff within the Conveyance Unit to ensure the timely and efficient execution of duties;
    • Develop and update an Operations Manual, brochure for the Conveyancing Unit.
    • Coordinate, manage and organise various housing projects within the country.


    Local Government Commission

    Secretary to Commission of Inquiry June 2018 - July 2018

    Commission of Inquiry into the Georgetown Municipality.
    Summary of responsibilities of Secretary included:
    • Preparation of a Budget for the COI;
    • Preparation of all correspondence related to the organizing of the Inquiry and conducting arrangements for Inquiry;
    • Maintaining the files and records of the COI, including documents related to complaints;
    • Review and prepare legal documents such as Instrument of Appointments, contracts, and letters;
    • Provide witness list to Commissioner and assist in the interviewing of witnesses in the preparation of COI;


    Ministry of Presidency, Department of Social Cohesion, Culture Youth and Sports

    Technical Officer July 2017 - June 2018

    Summary of responsibilities of Technical Officer include:
    • Supporting the implementation of foreseen activities stated in the work plan and approved by the Government of Guyana for all departments;
    • Monitoring of program activities and evaluation of program outputs;
    • Maintain a reliable communication channel with both internal and external stakeholders;
    • Support the functioning of the Secretariat of the Permanent Secretary by assisting in the coordination of necessary meetings, preparation of agendas, minutes, reports and other related documents and activities;
    • Provide technical input on the preparation and drafting of contracts;
    • Organise monitor and manage various projects within the Ministry


    Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC)

    Director (ag) September 2013 - May 2014


    Key responsibilities:
    • Oversee the performance of various projects conducted by the competition and consumer departments of the CCAC are fulfilled;
    • Managing the preparation of the Commission's Annual Work Plans and Budgets; approving of Work Plans for professional staff and monitoring and evaluating the achievement of planned performance, and regular reports;
    • Managing the Commission in a manner consistent with the CFTA/CAA, the decisions of the Commissioners, best practices of other Commissions and the Secretariat's manuals;
    • Providing guidance and direct input on the investigation and evaluation of business practices that adversely affect the proper functioning of the markets and the interest of consumers, and formulating appropriate recommendations;
    • Advising the Board of Commissioners on policy, legal, institutional and other issues relating to the CCAC's mandate;
    • Liaising with the CARICOM Competition Commission and other national Competition Commissions.
    • Organise and plan various projects within the Commission


    Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC)

    Legal Officer June 2012 - September 2015

    Promoted to the dual portfolio of Secretary/Legal Officer in January 2015.

    Summary of my responsibilities as Secretary included:
    • Oversee the implementation of decisions conceptualised by the Board of Commissioners are;
    • Organising and preparing agendas and minutes for all meetings of Commissioners and Statutory Meetings;
    • Maintain critical documents and records;
    • Ensure the Commission compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
    • Advise Commissioners on their roles and responsibilities as it relates to the Rules of Procedures and statutory obligation;
    • Organise and plan various projects within the Commission Summary of responsibilities of Legal Officer (Specializing in Consumer and Competition Law) included: Key responsibilities:
    • Provide technical and legal support to the Commissioners and Director on issues about Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs;
    • Provide statutory interpretation to the Commissioners and Director on the operation of the Competition and Fair Trading Act of 2006 and the Consumer Affairs Act of 2011;
    • Assist in the drafting of Rules of Procedures for the Competition and Consumer Affairs Department of the CCAC;
    • Liaise with officers of the Attorney General Chambers in respect to drafting or amending of legislation and laws of Guyana;
    • Conduct investigation and analyses of suspected and reported cases of conduct by firms harmful to consumer interests and recommended appropriate legal advice where necessary; and
    • Set up and maintain a library for the CCAC.
    • Designated Monitoring and Evaluation Officer of the CCAC as of September 2014


    Director of Public Prosecutions Chambers

    Legal Assistant September 2008 - June 2012

    (Specializing in Criminal Law)
    Key responsibilities:
    • Manage the day to day affairs of the library and supervise the librarian;
    • Conducting legal research, advice, and opinions as assigned by the Director of Public Prosecutions;
    • Providing information to the police pre-charge on selected cases;
    • Reviewing police files in some indictable and hybrid cases before committal;
    • Reviewing cases post-committal to determine the sufficiency of evidence for an indictment; and
    • Drafting Indictments.

    Education


    The University Of Reading

    LLMGraduated in 2016


    Kings College London

    Post Graduate Diploma in EU Competition LawGraduated in 2015


    University Of Guyana

    Bachelor of Laws degreeGraduated in 2008


    St. Stanislaus College

    A-LevelGraduated in 2005


    Central High School

    Graduated in 2003