CV - Paul D Kennedy

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PAUL D KENNEDY – CV +353-(0)87-4163688 [email protected]

PAUL D KENNEDY MA BBS FCCA

BUSINESS CONSULTANT, MANAGER, EDITOR AND WRITER

CURRICULUM VITAE

A qualified accountant with 30 years experience in business consultancy, line management, accountancy, commercial writing and editing in Ireland, the UK,

Europe and the Middle East

Mobile +353 (0)874163688 email [email protected] Telephone +353 (0)1 2351539 Postal address 17 Craiglands, Ardeevin Road, Dalkey, Co Dublin, Ireland Websites: www.writingservices.eu / www.consulting‐services.eu

QUALIFICATIONS Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants Bachelor of Business Studies Intermediate Examination in Law MA (Philosophy, Economics and Fine Arts) Certified Competent Internet Marketer (Web Ceo)

KEY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES Business planning for SMEs Financial investigations and reviews Strategic reviews, management re‐

views, company reorganizations Management training and recruit‐

ment Marketing and project management

MIS functional studies Implementation of financial and man‐

agement information systems Analysis of focus group discussions Business articles, books, and corpo‐

rate literature Magazine management and editing

RECENT ASSIGNMENTS Since 2002 I have been offering consulting, writing and editing services to a range of clients in Ireland, the European Union, Kuwait and other countries. Highlights:

A business plan I devised for a producer of live‐plays and TV series enabled management to treble turn‐over within six months. My study paper for a light‐bulb factory was approved for investment by the Counter‐trade Offset Programme Office in Kuwait. I also undertook a functional study of requirements for a control system for the production of TV series.

My analysis of focus group discussions on behalf of the National Democratic Institute and the World Bank has helped those institutions understand the political and economic realities of Kuwait.

Numerous corporate profiles, websites, marketing brochures and video scripts written by me have been praised highly. I edit a quarterly magazine for a large engineering and con‐struction company which has become a model for corporate newsletters in the Arabian Gulf.

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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS As a consultant, manager and editor I have a strong record and am recognized for my:

Results‐focused professionalism, with strong learning and recovery skills Ability to deliver on tight deadlines complemented by persuasive presentation skills Excellent analytic, accounting, IT, negotiating and writing skills Well‐developed leadership, supervisory, mentoring and training skills Ability to work in culturally‐diverse environments In‐depth understanding of the needs of international business clients.

I can offer practical business and political advice relating to the Arabian Gulf region.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS Comprehensive plan for major manufacturer of motor oils expanded sales by 30% Developed detailed business plan to establish fast‐food chain (Kenny Rogers – Kuwait) Developed detailed business plan to retail specialty branded products (Disney – Kuwait) Developed entry strategy into Kuwait market for major European Telecoms company Defined requirements for integrated MIS for largest livestock importer in Middle East Founding editor and manager of successful English‐language publications in Kuwait Wrote successful books on Kuwait: Doing Business with Kuwait and Kuwait Pocket Guide

COMPUTER LITERACY Microsoft office Adobe creative suiteMS Word 2007 High PageMaker 6.5 High MS Excel 2007 High InDesign CS High MS Access Moderate Photoshop CS Moderate PowerPoint Moderate Illustrator CS Moderate

AWARDS In 1991 I was awarded a plaque by the US Government for help given to the US Embassy and the American Community in Kuwait during the Iraqi occupation in 1990. In 2001 I won first prize in the February In Brief short story competition sponsored by BT in the UK.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN WRITTEN READING English Mother tongue French Working knowledge Fair Good Thai Conversational Poor Poor Arabic Conversational ‐ ‐

Hobbies Walking, swimming, travelling, photography, reading (fiction and non‐fiction), motorcycling

Addenda [1] Career summary [2] Consulting assignments

[3] Major publishing credits [4] Major writing and editing assignments

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PAUL D KENNEDY +353‐(0)87‐4163688 [email protected]



CAREER SUMMARY

As a business consultant and editor I offer the fruits of broad experience across a range of industries, a very analytic and practical mind, and an instinctive sense of what is feasible.

I have enjoyed an interesting career in a variety of roles in many industrial sectors, beginning in London in 1975 as a management accounting trainee with an international conglomerate. I then obtained some experience in an accounting practice, after which I was the chief accountant in a solicitor’s practice for several years.

Next I became the financial controller of a software company, where I first became involved in specifying the functionalities of management information systems. After qualifying as a certified accountant, I became an independent consultant, undertaking assignments in London and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The work ranged from setting up of basic computerized accounting systems for SMEs, through the preparation of financial statements, financial investigations and reviews, to forensic accounting

In 1998, I relocated to Kuwait as a senior consultant with NBK Consulting Group in the National Bank of Kuwait. There I undertook high‐level assignments in MIS, financial reviews and investigations, reviews of operations, and assessment of personnel and training needs. Following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in August 1990, NBK Consulting Group was abolished.

In 1991, I became the managing partner of a trading company in Kuwait. We refurbished the country’s main sports clubs which had been stripped during the Iraqi occupation. Once the country had been cleaned up, however, the market for our products and services collapsed.

From 1993 to 1997 I worked as an independent consultant and lecturer in Kuwait, initially on MIS projects, as local companies were at that time computerizing their operations. Later I began offering operations analysis, feasibility investigations, business planning, strategy‐development, and recruitment services for SMEs. In addition I was a part‐time lecturer in basic management, finance and accounting skills for major companies, such as KNPC in Kuwait and ADNOC in the UAE. I prepared the training materials for these courses myself.

I also exploited a niche market for the creation of corporate brochures and worked on an ad hoc basis for the Ministry of Information as a news editor and reader, programme writer and presenter with Radio Kuwait’s English FM and AM services. I wrote two books on Kuwait, the Kuwait Pocket Guide and Doing Business with Kuwait, as well as numerous articles for local English‐language newspapers.

From March 1997 to July 1998 I was the managing partner of a publishing company I set up with a Kuwaiti partner to publish the annual Kuwait Pocket Guide. When our financier failed



to fulfil his funding obligations, my partner and I decided to dissolve the company.

From 1998 to 2000 I was the manager of Kuwait Publishing House. I developed the Kuwait Pocket Guide into a very profitable annual publication. I also launched Al‐Kuwait Al‐Youm, a weekly translation into English of the Official Gazette, Welcome to Kuwait, a quarterly English‐language tourist guide, and a series of new Kuwait laws in English in booklet form. These projects were successful. However I had a disagreement with the owner concerning my share of the profits and the matter went to litigation.

From 2000 to 2001 I worked as a free‐lance business consultant, undertaking three notable assignments. [A] A comprehensive plan I developed for a major state‐owned manufacturer of motor oils enabled the company to re‐establish itself and expand sales by 30%. [B] My feasibility study for a corporate communications consultancy secured me a long‐term contract in business development. [C] I undertook an in‐depth study of the viability of establishing a publishing division for a diverse group of companies and as a result was offered the post of manager for the new division in 2001.

During this one‐year contract, I launched Kuwait this month, an international magazine with a focus on Kuwait. The content of this vibrant 136‐page magazine was designed to appeal to a wide range of readers and it became an outstanding success in the local market. The high standard induced the Kuwait Ministry of Information to distribute it internationally.

Since 2002 I have been offering business consulting, writing and editing services to clients in Ireland, the European Union, Kuwait and other countries, and have carried out several notable assignments. These include:

a concept study on the feasibility of setting up a factory to make light‐bulbs in Kuwait, which was approved by the Counter‐trade Offset Programme, Ministry of Finance, Kuwait, for investment under that programme

a business plan for a theatre and TV production company that trebled turnover within six months

analyses of focus group discussions in Kuwait for the World Bank (employee attitudes to privatization) and the National Democratic Institute (voter attitudes to female candidates) have contributed to a better understanding of the issues involved.

For nearly five years I have been the editor of Transmission, the corporate newsletter of Kharafi National, a major construction company in the Middle East, carrying out all work through the Internet.

I have also developed the content for search‐engine optimized websites on behalf of international corporations in Ireland and the Middle East.

I relocated back to Ireland in 2007.



My main focus at the moment is:

Analysis of focus group discussions on economic and political topics Creation of concept papers for new businesses Business plans and feasibility studies Functional analysis for the computerisation of control systems The use of the Internet as a business research tool Creation of corporate literature and website content (including search engine

optimization) Writing and editing corporate magazines and newsletters

My preference is for assignments that are interesting and personally fulfilling.

CONTACT DETAILS Mobile +353 (0)874163688 mail [email protected] telephone +353 (0)1 2351539 Postal address 17 Craiglands, Ardeevin Road, Dalkey, Co Dublin, Ireland

WEBSITES www.writingservices.eu www.consulting‐services.eu www.arabic‐tales.com www.paul‐kennedy.com

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CONSULTING ASSIGNMENTS

Consulting experience on a variety of business issues across a broad range of industries in diverse cultural environments in Europe, the Middle East and the Far East.

2002 – TO DATE

Internet research: Several research and report writing projects utilising the Internet as the sole medium for finding relevant information and statistical data; selected samples:

Expandable Polystyrene Resin (EPS): secondary study to estimate the size, segmentation and trends of EPS‐based insulation material and false ceiling markets globally but with an emphasis on the GCC. (Development Enterprises Holding, via Focus Marketing)

Argentine Economic Crisis 2001/02: brief study of the extent of Argentina’s default on its international debts and currency devaluation in late 2001, crisis resolution, and the effect on farm‐land prices in Argentina. (O'Neill Independent Financial Consultancy)

Female clothing: review of the female ready‐to‐wear clothing industry in the context of 15 to 39 year old women – history, segmentation, trends, success factors, the concept of fast‐fashion, and major players in this market segment. (Al‐Shayeh, via Focus Marketing)

Mobile Blogging Service: analysis of focus group discussions to assess the level of awareness of blogs and blogging in Kuwait, evaluate the acceptance of the M‐Blog concept developed by Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC), fine tune this concept, elicit the opinion of potential customers regarding MTC’s proposed M‐Blog service, and to provide an understanding of what customers want from this service and the acceptability of the proposed charging models. (MTC, via Focus Marketing)

Female Clothing Survey: analysis of data obtained from consumer quantitative usage and attitude survey (800+ respondents) designed to provide an understanding of all aspects of the clothing and related accessory market for young women in Kuwait. (Al‐Ahlia Investment Co, via Focus Marketing)

Wireless Application Protocol (WAP): analysis of focus group discussions in order to assess the level of awareness of WAP services provided by Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC), to find out whether customers perceive these services as easy to use, and to understand what customers feel they need from these services. (MTC, via Focus Marketing)

Attitudes to privatization: analysis of focus group discussions on the attitudes of Kuwaiti citizens to privatization in Kuwait with recommendations as to how the government or others could improve these attitudes. (World Bank, via Focus Marketing)



Attitudes to female politicians: analysis of focus group discussions on the attitudes of voters to female candidates in national elections in Kuwait, with recommendations as to how female politicians could improve their chances of election. (National Democratic Institute, Washington, via Focus marketing)

TV series computerized production control system: in‐depth functional study and statement of requirements, supervision of systems analysis, programming and training for a comprehensive control system for the production of TV series. (As‐Salam TV Productions)

Marketing study for mushroom production: trade study of mushroom market as part of a feasibility study on the establishment of a business to grow mushrooms for the fresh and canned markets. (Kuwait Industrial Projects Company, via Focus Marketing, Kuwait)

Reorganisation of trading company: in‐depth analysis of the operations of an importer, wholesaler and retailer (with multiple outlets) of sea‐fishing and related equipment including a detailed reorganization plan that revitalized the company. (Taj Al‐Wafa, Kuwait)

Proposal for a joint‐venture in TV production: in‐depth proposal with financial projections for a joint venture between a TV production company and a TV broadcaster which was used successfully as a negotiating tool. (As‐Salam Theatre and Al‐Watan TV, Kuwait)

Business plan for a theatre & TV production company: in‐depth business plan with three‐year financial projections that examined all aspects, including management reorganization, of an expanding production company focusing on live‐plays and multi‐part TV series. The implementation of the plan enabled management to focus on the expansion of the business and to treble turn‐over within six months. (As‐Salam Theatre, Kuwait)

Concept study for a light‐bulb factory: study of the commercial and financial feasibility of setting up a factory to make light‐bulbs in Kuwait for the local market and for export within the GCC and to Iraq. The concept paper was approved by the Counter‐trade Offset Programme, Ministry of Finance, Kuwait, for investment under that programme. Finance for the project has been offered by Al‐Rajhi Investment Group, Dubai, UAE, and a technical partner is currently being sought. (Promoter: Faris Al‐Majid, Kuwait)

2000 – 2001

Feasibility study on establishing a publishing company: in‐depth study of the commercial and financial viability of establishing a new publishing division within a diverse group of companies. The report included overviews of ten proposed projects and detailed studies of three projects with full financial analysis. As a result I was offered the post of divisional manager for the group’s new publishing division. (Musaed Bader Al‐Sayer Group, Kuwait)

Marketing study for major lubricants manufacturer and distributor: in‐depth study of market decline, and development of a comprehensive plan to regain market share, including full financial analysis and detailed plan of action. The company has since increased sales by



30% and recouped market share. (KNPC Lubricants Division, via Focus Marketing, Kuwait)

Feasibility study and business development for a corporate communications consultancy: scope of work covered the commercial, operational and financial feasibility for a new consultancy offering an inclusive range of market‐related services from basic market research to pre‐press production, including all the traditional services offered by advertising agencies. Initial success of the new company secured me a long‐term business development assignment, in which my scope of work included strategic development, business planning, and marketing control and client presentations. (KAMA/Al‐Shurouq Pack, Kuwait)

1993 – 1997

Animal vaccines and veterinary medicines factory: brief study of the commercial and financial feasibility of setting up a factory in Kuwait to produce animal vaccines and veterinary medicines for sale in the GCC and the wider Arab world. The concept paper was approved by the Ministry of Finance as suitable for investment under Kuwait’s Counter‐trade Offset Programme. (Public Authority for Agriculture & Fish Resources, Kuwait)

Animal feed factory: brief study of the commercial and financial feasibility of establishing an animal feed factory in Kuwait to service the local market. The concept paper was approved by the Ministry of Finance as suitable for investment under Kuwait’s Counter‐trade Offset Programme. (House of Development, Kuwait)

Export of fresh vegetables: study of the commercial and financial feasibility of setting up a packing factory to export fresh vegetables from Kuwait to markets in Europe and Japan. The concept paper was approved by the Ministry of Finance as suitable for investment under Kuwait’s Counter‐trade Offset Programme. (House of Development, Kuwait)

Retail outlet in Kuwait: brief study of the commercial and financial feasibility of a new concept in exclusive branded apparel, for a private investor. (Walid Abdal, Kuwait)

Advertising service bureau: brief study of the commercial and financial feasibility of a proposal to exploit a niche market within the advertising industry in Kuwait, for a private investor. (Walid Abdal, Kuwait)

Cash requirements for capital reconstruction: development of profitability forecasts and detailed cash flow projections as part of a successful equity raising exercise by a major diversely‐owned Kuwait shareholding company. (Al‐Mazaya, Kuwait)

Exclusive shopping mall: detailed feasibility study and financial analysis of a proposal for the construction of a new shopping mall of exclusive retailing outlets in Kuwait. (Al‐Mazaya, Kuwait)

Business plan for major niche market player: development of a detailed business plan for the creation of a corporate division to retail specialty branded apparel and accessory



products in the Kuwait market. (Al‐Mazaya, Kuwait – Disney)

Chain of fast‐food outlets: development of a detailed business plan for the creation of a corporate division to establish a chain of fast‐food chicken outlets, including five‐year financial projections. (Al‐Mazaya, Kuwait – Kenny Rogers)

Strategy consultant to major state‐owned European telecoms corporation: [1] analysis of the politics, economics, and commercial laws and practices affecting the activities of foreign corporations carrying on business in Kuwait, and [2] review of the telecommunications sector including government policies and future plans, with an analysis of business opportunities and derivation of an entry strategy. (Al‐Ghanim — Greek Ministry of Communications)

Strategy and financial consultant to an importer and distributor: [1] review of business plans for food and household goods divisions, [2] advice during restructuring of company, [3] advice on negotiations to revise agency agreements with overseas suppliers. The client was making losses due to slow‐moving stock and onerous agency conditions imposed by its overseas principals, matters which were resolved successfully. (Al‐Gharabally, Kuwait)

MIS consultant to ship repair and industrial contracting company: review of RFP for company‐wide management information system and close involvement in defining project strategy, pre‐qualifying vendors, evaluating vendor proposals and negotiating contract with chosen vendor. The client had an existing MIS system which did not meet his functional requirements. The new system satisfied most of the client’s management information and accounting needs. (KSRC – Kuwait Shipyard & Repair Company, Kuwait)

MIS consultant to an importer, distributor and retailer of electronics, domestic appliances, computers and office equipment: [1] production of statement of functional requirements for proposed financial accounting and management information system, evaluation of proposals from software houses and provision of advice on solutions required; [2] recruitment of IT manager, and [3] supervision during implementation of company‐wide MIS. Client was computerizing his operations for the first time and the project was very successful. (Al‐Andalus Trading, Kuwait)

1998 – 1991 NBK Consulting Group, National Bank of Kuwait

Financial consultant to a group of companies: lead consultant in an investigation to establish current position, define options, and prepare cash‐flow forecasts for a group of companies that included wholesale hardware supplies, a cement factory and general trading activities and which was failing in its obligations to the National Bank of Kuwait. (Al‐Jehmah Trading, Kuwait)

MIS consultant to a major shipping, manufacturing and distribution company: lead consultant and advisor in an assignment to define the requirements for, and to design,



develop and implement, an integrated computer‐based management information and decision support system. The client was a major livestock importer whose activities encompassed transport by sea and land, husbandry, slaughtering, food processing, wholesaling and retailing. I analysed the entire range of functionalities for the system, wrote the request for a proposal and evaluated the software and hardware suppliers. (Kuwait Livestock, Transport & Trading, Kuwait)

Personnel consultant to a major shipping, manufacturing and distribution company: [1] lead consultant in an assignment to assess the personnel of the administrative and financial departments and make recommendations for improving the quality of personnel. [2] lead consultant in hiring new staff for the finance and MIS departments. (Kuwait Livestock, Transport & Trading, Kuwait)

MIS consultant for a group of companies: lead consultant in setting up a computer‐based financial information and control system. (Al‐Sager, Kuwait)

Financial information systems consultant to an electronics distributor: advising on the development of the computerized financial accounting, budgeting and cash flow planning function as part of a review of organization, staff effectiveness and cash flow planning. (Al‐Essa Trading & Contracting, Kuwait)

Financial and MIS consultant to a photographic distributor: review of operations to improve management effectiveness and company profitability of a long‐established photography business with many branches. (Ashraf & Co, Kuwait)

MIS advisor to lead consultant to a vehicle importer and distributor: reviewing systems and defining work programme for the group’s computer services function. (Al‐Sayer Group, Kuwait)

MIS advisor to lead consultant to soft drinks manufacturer and distributor: defining outlines of budgetary and MIS requirements as part of a review of operations and company organization structure. (Refreshment Trading, Kuwait)

Financial and MIS consultant to an importer, distributor and retailer of electronics, domestic appliances, computer, and office and telecommunications equipment: review of operations, management information systems requirements, training needs, and company organizational structure. (Al‐Andalus Trading, Kuwait)

1986 – 1988

Solicitors’ accounting system: revitalizing and restructuring a computer‐based trust accounting information system, including testing and specifying program amendments, within a firm of solicitors. (Baileys Shaw & Gillet, London, UK)

Year‐end reporting: assisting the financial controller prepare management accounts and



year‐end statutory accounts, and report to US parent under FASB rules. (One‐to‐One Ltd, London, UK)

Financial and cost accounting: preparation of year‐end work for various subsidiaries of a publisher and review of job costing system in their design subsidiary. (Argus Specialist Publications Ltd, London, UK)

Forensic accounting: investigating the financial position of an importer and distributor of medical equipment and supplies as the leader of a team of three accountants. (Medco Ltd, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)

Computer‐based accounting: investigating financial controls and accounting systems, and installing computer‐based control systems, including an `exit‐value’ consolidated balance sheet. The exit‐value balance sheet was very practical and proved to be of immense value to the client by enabling him to establish the net worth of his business interests at regular intervals in an unstable political and regulatory climate. (Bar Norge Group, Thailand)

Business evaluation: investigating a photography services business on behalf of Syrian owner in preparation for a capital raising exercise. (Rainbox Foto Centre Ltd, London)

In‐depth audit: investigating and reporting on the retail and wholesale branch in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, of a major importer and distributor of electrical equipment and consumables. (Electric House, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)

Liquidation accounting: investigation and preparation of accounts for liquidation on behalf of Saudi owner. (CEC (UK) Ltd., CEC (CI) Ltd., London & Channel Islands)

CONTACT DETAILS Mobile +353 (0)874163688 mail [email protected] telephone +353 (0)1 2351539 Postal address 17 Craiglands, Ardeevin Road, Dalkey, Co Dublin, Ireland

WEBSITES www.writingservices.eu www.consulting‐services.eu www.arabic‐tales.com www.paul‐kennedy.com

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MAJOR PUBLISHING CREDITS

DOING BUSINESS WITH KUWAIT (1997 and 2004) Published by: Kogan Page, London (www.kogan‐page.co.uk / www.globalmarketbriefings.com)

This comprehensive 500‐page book covers most aspects of Kuwait’s business life. It takes a close look at the country’s history and business background, economy and infrastructure and related business opportunities, commercial laws and regulations, financial institutions and sources of finance including Islamic banking, taxation, public tendering and counter‐trade off set obligations, importing and exporting regulations and standards. It includes practical marketing advice, and covers the social and behavioural aspects that need to be understood to do business locally.

First published in 1997, Doing Business with Kuwait is popular with international corporations. Fully revised and updated in 2004.

KUWAIT POCKET GUIDE (1995 – 2000): Published in English and Arabic by: Multi‐media (1995) / Fares Al‐Kuwait (1998) / Kuwait Publishing House (1999 & 2000)

This 450+ page pocket‐sized book attempts to answer most questions, cultural, legal and social, posed by visitors, new arrivals and long‐term expatriate residents. The book includes wide‐ranging classified directories.

Perhaps one‐of‐a‐kind in the world, the Kuwait Pocket Guide was almost completely rewritten for 1998 and 2000 to better reflect its users’ needs.

KUWAIT THIS MONTH – a commercial magazine Published by: MBS Publishing, Musaed Badar Al‐Sayer Group

I founded this vibrant 136‐page magazine in 2001 and wrote about 50 percent of the articles, as well as editing the work of contributors and supervising layout and production. The magazine contained erudite stories on local architecture, art collections and culture, education, health and alternative medicine, science and information technology. It also included popular articles on motor cars, the latest movies and videos, local and international sporting events and restaurants, travel, and a section for children.

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The broad range made it attractive to readers from a wide cross‐section of society and the magazine became an outstanding local success. The high standard of Kuwait this month, and its ability to reflect contemporary local culture with ease and charm, induced the Kuwait Ministry of Information to buy several hundred copies a month for distribution through its information offices in Kuwait’s overseas embassies.

TRANSMISSION ‐ a corporate newsletter Issued by: Kharafi National, Kuwait

Kharafi National, which employs 25,000 and has a turnover approaching US$1 billion a year, undertakes a wide‐range of construction and facility management activities in the Middle East in the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, water and waste‐water management, civil and industrial sectors. Though about half of this quarterly 40‐page magazine consists of articles on the company’s current projects, the content also covers a variety of matters, such as health, safety and environment, corporate social responsibility, quality assurance, human resources, corporate developments, and staff‐related social events.

I took over as editor in 2003 and, as well as developing Transmission as a conduit for communications between senior management and staff, I have turned it into a very successful public relations medium for bringing Kharafi National’s reputation for excellence to the notice of its current and prospective clients and associates.

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SELECTED WRITING & EDITING ASSIGNMENTS

BOOKS PUBLISHER Kuwait Pocket Guide

Edition 1995 Multi‐media Edition 1998 Fares Al‐Kuwait Editions 1999 & 2000 Kuwait Publishing House

Doing Business with Kuwait

1997 Kogan Page, London

2004 Kogan Page, London RADIO SCRIPTS CLIENT Life in Kuwait Ministry of Information, Kuwait TV PROGRAMMES CLIENT Birds of Kuwait Ministry of Information, Kuwait CORPORATE VIDEO SCRIPTS CLIENT AGENCYKharafi National Kharafi National, Kuwait ‐ KSRC Kuwait Shipbuilding & Repairyard Co ‐ GLOW Global Logistics & Warehousing Co WLL Directions

MAGAZINES OWNER POSITIONKuwait this month Musa'ad Bader Al‐Sayer Group Managing editorTransmission Kharafi National Editor‐in‐chief

EDITING Programme Reports Corporate Newsletter Corporate Newsletter Report – Standards & Quality Options for B&B Sector in Ireland Investment Proposal & Press Release Corporate Newsletter

CLIENTENISA – European Network & Information Security Agency FEN – Financial Engineering Network ITC – Independent Trustee Company Town & Country Homes and Irish Farmhouse Holidays O’Neill Independent Consultants Behbehani Motors

AGENCY‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Horizon.FCB



CORPORATE LITERATURE CREATION CLIENT (Selected) AGENCYCorporate Website Content

FreelancersInstant Access James Grimes / Drift.ie ABJ Engineering & Contracting Kharafi national Citra Communications Qatar Engineering Group BankHawk

Citra ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Citra Citra ‐

Corporate Profiles ABJ Engineering & ContractingEgypt National Kharafi National Kuwait Airways Kufpec (Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company) Qatar Engineering Group Kuwait Drilling Company International Optique Al‐Argan (Property Developer) Issa Hussain Al‐Yousifi & Sons Al‐Homaizi Group International Al‐Zabin International (Property Devlmt) Al‐Essa Medical Zaid Al‐Kazemi Ali Al‐Ghanim & Sons KAMA Khalifa Al‐Jassim Group Roumi & Rizk NAI‐Kuwait KGL Holding (Kuwait Gulf Link) Global Logistics & Warehousing Kuwait Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Co

‐ ‐ ‐ Fortune Promo 7 Directions Citra Citra ‐ Hisham Timani ‐ Horizon.FCB Directions Fortune Promo 7 Fortune Promo 7 Fortune Promo 7 Shourouq Pack Tomorrow Com Horizon.FCB Horizon.FCB Citra Directions ‐

Divisional Profiles Al‐Ahmadia – Elevator DivisionKharafi National – various divisions

Hisham Timani‐

Marketing Brochures Kharafi NationalABJ Engineering & Contracting FASTTelco Movenpick Hotels & Resorts Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Co Architects Kuwait Team (Casa Mishref) Al‐Argan Directions / Madhi Group M‐Net EFAD Holding AMS AKL – Marble Works

‐ ‐ Horizon.FCB Horizon.FCB Directions ‐ Hisham Timani ‐ Q8 Advertising Q8 Advertising Q8 Advertising Q8 Advertising



Indian Educational SchoolCapital Tower (Hoarding)

‐ Q8 Advertising

Sales Collateral Movenpick Hotels & Resorts Horizon.FCBPublic Relations & Press Releases Kharafi National

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts ‐ Horizon.FCB

Annual Reports Kharafi NationalSawaf Real Estate

‐ Hisham Timani

Manuals & Booklets Employee HR manual Text for annual guide book

Kharafi National Electrical Contracting Company

‐ Citra

Voice‐over for TV commercial DOW Chemical Co Horizon.FCBDirect Response Sales Letters Daily Star – International Herald Tribune

Euro‐Gulf Centre Gulf Group (Philip Cotler Conference)

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Special Purpose Corporate Brochures Inauguration of new sea‐port KGL‐PI re Saqr Port, RAK, UAE Citra Corporate Presentation Investment Dar Brand Concept Profile ‐ Cultural Centre Architects Kuwait Team ‐ Presentation ‐ Kuwait Monument Architects Kuwait Team ‐ CONTACT DETAILS Mobile +353 (0)874163688 mail [email protected] telephone +353 (0)1 2351539 Postal address 17 Craiglands, Ardeevin Road, Dalkey, Co Dublin, Ireland WEBSITES www.writingservices.eu www.consulting‐services.eu www.arabic‐tales.com

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