Karim Hamir CV

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KARIM A. HAMIR, B.A (HONS.), J.D., M.B.A.
3574 WEST 16
TH
AVENUE, VANCOUVER BC V6R3C1
Email: karimahamir@me.com Cell: 778.996.7508
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Canadian Securities Institute September 2015
Canadian Securities Course Designation, Achieved August 2015
Personal Financial Service Advice Designation, Achieved November 2015
Personal Financial Planning Certification (In Progress)
Meritus University March 2009
Certificate in Undergraduate and Graduate Teaching, Meritus University
RBC Royal Bank of Canada August 2008
Commercial Financial Analyst Certification Program
University of Phoenix May 2008
Awarded: Master of Business Administration. Overall GPA 3.48/4.00
Justice Institute of British Columbia March 2007
Mediation Courses: Centre for Conflict Resolution: Enrolling in or Enrolled in classes, Negotiation Skills,
Mediation Skills, Dealing with Anger, Resolving Conflict in the Work Place, Dealing with Conflict, Mediation
Skills and Advanced Mediation and Negotiation Skills.
British Columbia Arbitration and Mediation Institute February 2007
Arbitration Courses: Enrolling in/ enrolled Phase II Conduct of Arbitration Proceedings Arbitration
Workshop
University of Ottawa November 2006
Awarded: Canadian Law Degree (LLB) Equivalency. Federation of Law Societies of Canada. National
Committee Accreditation (NCA): Certificate of Qualification. This certificate represents as an individual who
has graduated from that of a Canadian Law School.
Washington State Bar Association November 2003
Awarded: Bar Admissions: State of Washington; Admitted and currently licensed to practice law as of 2003
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington;
Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School April 2003
Awarded: Jurisprudence Doctorate: U.S. Law Degree
York University August 1999
Awarded: Bachelor of Arts (Honors) Degree: Sociology

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WORK EXPERIENCE
RBC Royal Bank of Canada July 2008- Present
North Vancouver, BC Commercial Account Manager
Achievements:
 Winner of North Shore Partnership: CFS/PFS referral awards 2011; Runner up in 2012;
 Top Partner Referral (Level 5), five years in a row 2011-2015;
 2015 Gold Award -Appetite for Advice Award (New Client Acquisitions),
 2015 Commercial Royal Performance Convention Gold Winner;
 2015 Appetite for Advice Gold Winner
 2015 RBC President’s Circle Qualifier;
 2015 Q4 Sales Winner;
 2015 Q2 Sales Winner;
 2014 Centre Awards Winner;
 2014 Q2 Sales Winner;
 2013 Q3 Sales Winner;
 2012 Q4 Sales Winner,
Responsibilities:
 Commercial Account Manager in one of the Royal Bank’s largest Commercial Banking Centres in
BC;
 Development of strong working relationships with senior management in Commercial Banking and
the Bank’s executive management;
 Negotiations and structuring of complex credit transactions.
 Growth of revenues from loans/deposits and the sale of cash management services, treasury
products, trade services and leasing facilities;
 Achievement of aggressive business development goals through focused sales and marketing;
 Delivery of quality customer service with fulfilling strong client relationships mandate;
 Design, development and implementation of annual Commercial marketing plans;
 Development and production of successful marketing presentations for retail clients and prospects;
 Facilitation of client relationship strategies to optimize profitability of complex client relationships;
 Effective partnering of RBC Financial Group Teams for exchange of revenue generating referrals;
 Guidance and coaching to fellow colleagues.
Meritus University (Instructor/ Faculty Member) May 2010 – March 2011
Faculty Member /Instructor of Law & Corporate Governance
Instructor of: 1) Law to Undergraduate Business Students;
2) Global Management to Undergraduate Students, and;
3) Corporate Governance to M.B.A. Graduate Students
Responsibilities:
 Instructor in Canadian Law, US Law; (Comparative Law & Governance), Tort Law, Contract
Formation, Commercial Transactions, Employment Law, Business Organizations, Corporate
Governance and Property Law.
Chow and Company, Norman Chow, Vancouver, BC April 2007- August 2007
Law Assistant Employment Law, General Litigation Commercial Litigation, Land Conveyances,
Labour Relations
Responsibilities:
 Civil Litigation, Corporate/ Securities Law, Wills and Estates, Family Law
Law Office of Matto and Associates, Seattle, WA June 2004 – November 2005

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Criminal Defense Attorney, Civil & Human Rights Advocate, US border Seizures.
Responsibilities:
 Criminal defense representation in misdemeanor and felony crimes
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney: Norm Maleng, Seattle WA January 2003 – April 2003
Rule 9 Prosecutor District Court Unit - South Division
Responsibilities:
 Legal representation on behalf of the State of Washington for criminal misdemeanor crimes
including handling bail hearings, arraignments, plea negotiations, pre-trial motions and trials.
City Centre Manor, Vancouver, BC September 1998 - Jan. 2000
Accounts Management
Responsibilities:
 Increased company earnings by 20%
 Performed audits for the company and advised company of financial and administrative planning
 Prepared reports with financial planners, advisors, counsel, accountants through a team approach
for future plans of the company
SOFTWARE
 Westlaw, Quick Law, Databases, LexisNexis Research Services, ESILAW 2006, RTI Software, MS
Works, Office, Access, Outlook, Citrix, Sales Platform, Synergy, Outlook, Work. Excel
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
 Member of British Columbia Arbitration and Mediation Institute
 Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch: NCA Student Level.
 American Bar Association,
 American Trial Lawyers Association for Justice;
 Trial Lawyers Association for British Columbia;
 Medical Legal Association of British Columbia;
 Washington State Bar Association;
 South King County Bar Association;
 Washington State Association of Young Lawyers;
 Association of Litigation Lawyers of America;
 Member of North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce through RBC Royal Bank.
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Please see attached, letters of references and character.