Watthana Suksiripakonchai

Watthana Suksiripakonchai

CONTACT DETAILS Address 3/130 Narathiwatrachanakarin Road

Thungwatdon, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120

QUALIFICATIONS

2009 Master of Laws University of Canberra Undertook research and analysis of international customs and aviation law. 2008 Certificate of Enrolment Supreme Court of the ACT Admitted to the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). 2008 Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice Australian National University Practical application of legal processes and advocacy skills. 2007 Bachelor of Laws University of Canberra Developed knowledge and understanding of common law and legal practices.

EMPLOYMENT

2009 - Present Legal Officer

Department of Civil Aviation

Responsibilities:

· Legal – dealing with international and domestic civil aviation matters.

· Drafting and developing laws and regulations governing civil aviation activities in Thailand.

· Analysing multilateral, plurilateral and multilateral agreements between Thailand and other nations.

· Translating English documents into the Thai language and vice versa such as the Thai Air Navigation Act.

· Assisting officers at the Department in improving their English.

2009 - 2009 Legal Tutor & Peer Mentor

Faculty of Law, University of Canberra

Responsibilities:

· Assisting students in all matters related to their legal studies at the University such as research, legal referencing, and tutorial questions.

· Peer mentoring through the Migrant and Refugee Peer Mentoring Programme of the Academic Skills Centre.

2008 – 2009 Legal Assistant

AC Bell & Co Solicitors

Responsibilities:

· Legal – conveyance, property and contract law.

· Research – international law, family law, and litigation matters.

· Client liaison – explanations of legal advice and case management.

· Administration – client correspondence, billing, and management of weekly work in progress meetings.

2006 – 2008 Sales Consultant / Deputy Manager

Telstra – Gungahlin & Queanbeyan

Responsibilities:

· Management of retail stores in the absence of the store manager.

· Development of business solution reports for corporate clients.

· Provision of customer service, including sales assistance and trouble shooting and dispute resolution.

· Training of new employees in system access and product applications.

· Liaison with Telstra corporate representatives on behalf of the store’s licensee and customers.

KEY SKILLS Communication and Interpersonal

· Excellent customer services skills across culturally diverse clients.

· Proficient interpretation and translation skills in English and Thai.

· Intermediate-level Spanish proficiency.

Information Technology

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, internet and email applications.

MEMBERSHIPS 2004 – 2009 Issac Law Society

Member, University of Canberra

2006 – 2009 Hispano de Club

Socials Director, Assistant Secretary and Member, University of Canberra

Other Activities 2009 Intensive Course on “Trade Negotiations Skill”

Word Trade Organization

2009 Course on Aviation English Language Proficiency

International Civil Organization