The American International University Kuwait || FOUNDER/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERFounded an exclusive American private university in the State of Kuwait. Led the inspiration and design process for the award-winning exterior and interior design of the campus. Created the name, ethos, and mission of a premier brand that delivers a level of authenticity and quality-of-mission unmatched in the Arab World. Established and directly oversees all aspects of the University: Academic Affairs, Information Technology, Human Resources, Facility Management, Marketing/Communications, Student Affairs, Strategic Planning, and Board of Directors affairs. Project value USD$200M+

Founder/CEO - The American Baccalaureate School Founded an American school in the State of Kuwait, leading the institution to full U.S. accreditation within three years of opening. Developed and continue to guide comprehensive school policies, procedures, staff oversight, marketing initiatives, and outreach efforts. Oversee finance, administration, IT, and HR departments. As founder, took on all school roles to model standard practices; acted as superintendent, graphic designer, HR manager, marketing manager, operations manager, teacher, IT director, and other roles as needed.♣ From an inauspicious beginning in 2005 with the school being 100% leveraged, successfully navigated a vexing business, social, and political environment . This emphasis on establishing the highest regional quality of internal procedures, documentation, and service level has led the school to current ranking as the top private, accredited American school in Kuwait, with an acceptance rate of 35% due to highly selective academic and student conduct criteria . ♣ Met and exceeded all enrollment targets year-over-year; average annual enrollment increase of 19%. ♣ Set annual budgets for the six divisions within the school: Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School, HR, and Administration. ♣ As the largest SAT (ETS ) testing site in Kuwait, the school has established itself as a regional center of excellence.Oxford Learning Centres Kuwait, Qatar, UAE || 12/2003 – CurrentFranchisee/Director – GCC States♣ Introduced a variety of market-first initiatives, including: modern, specific and value-laden advertising; individualized remedial programs; homework support by native English speakers (negating the previous need for outside tutoring); and personalized relationships with principals, counselors, teachers and parents in the school’s likely community.