ZI HAO PUA
PUPIL-IN-CHAMBERS
Summary
Aspiring barrister with an LLB from the University of Leeds and called to the UK Bar, seeking pupillage to develop strong advocacy, legal research, and drafting skills. Passionate about litigation and dispute resolution, with a keen interest in corporate law, commercial law, and intellectual property law. Highly motivated to apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in a dynamic legal environment, aiming to contribute effectively to chambers while advancing towards admission to the Malaysian Bar.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Floor Manager
Blue Sakura Ltd
02.2020 - 12.2024
- Supervised daily front-of-house operations, ensuring smooth service and excellent customer experience.
- Managed and trained service staff to uphold high hospitality standards.
- Coordinated reservations, seating arrangements, and overall dining flow.
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and special requests professionally.
Primary School Tutor
Yo Tuition
05.2019 - 09.2019
- This job was sort of like a mixture of daycare and tutor, as I was also responsible to bring all the kids to school and back to the daycare and tuition centre.
- Set clear targets for future improvements using students' prior levels of attainment. Supported students to reach curriculum goals with tailored coaching style.
- Assisted students of all skill levels in core subjects. The subjects that I taught were Math, Chinese Language, English Language and Malay Language.
- Organised materials and spaces to support student learning and engagement for optimum learning. Employed mix of advice, criticism and encouragement to help students learn and grow.
Beauty Advisor
DR. WU Skincare Malaysia
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Examined client's facial features and skin tone to recommend appropriate products, colours and styles to customers.
- Used excellent upselling and cross-selling techniques to sell add ons, such as lotions, serums and primers, to increase customer order value.
- Followed up with customers to increase satisfaction with purchases and services.
Education
LLM (Bar) Barrister Training Course -
BPP University
Leeds, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
LLB -
University of Leeds
United Kingdom 04.2001 -
UEC (A-levels Equivalent) -
Hin Hua High School
Klang, Selangor, Malaysia 04.2001 -
Skills
Guest relations
Crisis management
Effective communication
Customer engagement
Staff training and development
Accomplishments
Achieved 1st Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo
Timeline
Restaurant Floor Manager
Blue Sakura Ltd
02.2020 - 12.2024
Primary School Tutor
Yo Tuition
05.2019 - 09.2019
Beauty Advisor
DR. WU Skincare Malaysia
01.2019 - 04.2019
LLM (Bar) Barrister Training Course -
BPP University
04.2001 -
LLB -
University of Leeds
04.2001 -
UEC (A-levels Equivalent) -
Hin Hua High School
04.2001 -