Adel Farooq
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Inkas Vehicles
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United Arab Emirates
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development & Operations Manager
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Dec 2022 - Present
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Self Employed
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International
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Entertainment and Media
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Jun 2014 - Dec 2022
• Set the guidelines, Processes and Regulations for the Anti Corruption & Security Unit (ACSU) • Liaising with ACSU (anti-Corruption & Security Unit) to make sure all players and staff comply; • International Radio Commentary for IPL and PSL Cricket Tournament; • Performed in the following countries as solo artist: UAE, Austria, UK, Spain, France, India & Thailand; • Winner of zee TV – reality music TV show – best male solo artist; • Main Lead Actor in UAE and Middle East Record… Show more • Set the guidelines, Processes and Regulations for the Anti Corruption & Security Unit (ACSU) • Liaising with ACSU (anti-Corruption & Security Unit) to make sure all players and staff comply; • International Radio Commentary for IPL and PSL Cricket Tournament; • Performed in the following countries as solo artist: UAE, Austria, UK, Spain, France, India & Thailand; • Winner of zee TV – reality music TV show – best male solo artist; • Main Lead Actor in UAE and Middle East Record shattering TV series Parwaaz Zee Network worldwide. Show less • Set the guidelines, Processes and Regulations for the Anti Corruption & Security Unit (ACSU) • Liaising with ACSU (anti-Corruption & Security Unit) to make sure all players and staff comply; • International Radio Commentary for IPL and PSL Cricket Tournament; • Performed in the following countries as solo artist: UAE, Austria, UK, Spain, France, India & Thailand; • Winner of zee TV – reality music TV show – best male solo artist; • Main Lead Actor in UAE and Middle East Record… Show more • Set the guidelines, Processes and Regulations for the Anti Corruption & Security Unit (ACSU) • Liaising with ACSU (anti-Corruption & Security Unit) to make sure all players and staff comply; • International Radio Commentary for IPL and PSL Cricket Tournament; • Performed in the following countries as solo artist: UAE, Austria, UK, Spain, France, India & Thailand; • Winner of zee TV – reality music TV show – best male solo artist; • Main Lead Actor in UAE and Middle East Record shattering TV series Parwaaz Zee Network worldwide. Show less
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United Arab Emirates
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Fraud Telecommunications Investigator and Manager du Live! & Media - Marketing
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Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
Fraud Telecommunications Investigator MAIN DUTIES • Identifying Fraud locations and accompanying Dubai Police to locations for arrests. • Managing and monitoring Fraud systems. • Interrogations of Partner frauds by outsourced third party vendors. • Successful in bringing down fraud numbers to a minimum. • Managing relations between Dubai Police, E crimes and Fraud Division. • Forensic Analysis of credit card transactions and telecommunication fraud • Delivered training… Show more Fraud Telecommunications Investigator MAIN DUTIES • Identifying Fraud locations and accompanying Dubai Police to locations for arrests. • Managing and monitoring Fraud systems. • Interrogations of Partner frauds by outsourced third party vendors. • Successful in bringing down fraud numbers to a minimum. • Managing relations between Dubai Police, E crimes and Fraud Division. • Forensic Analysis of credit card transactions and telecommunication fraud • Delivered training on AML and Telecommunications fraud mainly pertaining to top up cards / fishing fraud/E Commerce Crime. • Mystery shopping on clients that were identified as high risk or suspicious activities, including sting operations on Partner vendors suspected of Fraud via sales staff or management. • Review of CDD clients which were identified as High risk – PEPs, Sanctions, high risk business activity. • Working in partnership with the E Crimes division of Dubai Police to help identify, arrest and prosecute individual and corporate Fraudsters. Manager Du Live! Entertainment – Marketing MAIN DUTIES • Define the Entertainment based events strategy and roadmaps for du. • To make du LIVE an event to vie to be associated with and drove monetization opportunities. • Synchronizing of du LIVE and existing du content and entertainment propositions. • Manage artists / content on du LIVE, link to services and products on du with a view to be able to effectively monetize and cross sell and up-sell content and entertainment services. • Point of contact for relations, discussions with external entities and agencies. • Direct Department Lead for Sponsorships and Partnerships. • Activations during launch of partners like HTC, Samsung, Blackberry. • Managing the Relationship between du telecom and various Cell phone makers like Samsung, HTC etc. • Manage du world music festival and all other concerts including YAS F1 race night concerts and all at du Arena and du Forum Abu Dhabi. Show less Fraud Telecommunications Investigator MAIN DUTIES • Identifying Fraud locations and accompanying Dubai Police to locations for arrests. • Managing and monitoring Fraud systems. • Interrogations of Partner frauds by outsourced third party vendors. • Successful in bringing down fraud numbers to a minimum. • Managing relations between Dubai Police, E crimes and Fraud Division. • Forensic Analysis of credit card transactions and telecommunication fraud • Delivered training… Show more Fraud Telecommunications Investigator MAIN DUTIES • Identifying Fraud locations and accompanying Dubai Police to locations for arrests. • Managing and monitoring Fraud systems. • Interrogations of Partner frauds by outsourced third party vendors. • Successful in bringing down fraud numbers to a minimum. • Managing relations between Dubai Police, E crimes and Fraud Division. • Forensic Analysis of credit card transactions and telecommunication fraud • Delivered training on AML and Telecommunications fraud mainly pertaining to top up cards / fishing fraud/E Commerce Crime. • Mystery shopping on clients that were identified as high risk or suspicious activities, including sting operations on Partner vendors suspected of Fraud via sales staff or management. • Review of CDD clients which were identified as High risk – PEPs, Sanctions, high risk business activity. • Working in partnership with the E Crimes division of Dubai Police to help identify, arrest and prosecute individual and corporate Fraudsters. Manager Du Live! Entertainment – Marketing MAIN DUTIES • Define the Entertainment based events strategy and roadmaps for du. • To make du LIVE an event to vie to be associated with and drove monetization opportunities. • Synchronizing of du LIVE and existing du content and entertainment propositions. • Manage artists / content on du LIVE, link to services and products on du with a view to be able to effectively monetize and cross sell and up-sell content and entertainment services. • Point of contact for relations, discussions with external entities and agencies. • Direct Department Lead for Sponsorships and Partnerships. • Activations during launch of partners like HTC, Samsung, Blackberry. • Managing the Relationship between du telecom and various Cell phone makers like Samsung, HTC etc. • Manage du world music festival and all other concerts including YAS F1 race night concerts and all at du Arena and du Forum Abu Dhabi. Show less
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Crayford International
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United Arab Emirates
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Business Development Director
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Mar 2009 - Nov 2011
Business Development Director Meeting the Daily requirements of Managing the office as well as proactively getting into new avenues for the Company through Personal contacts of High Net Worth Individuals and corporates. MAIN DUTIES • Managing existing client and providing & property management services for high network clients. • Key focus was on key corporate UAE nationals and working with them on new business projects and new investment opportunities. • Overseeing the real… Show more Business Development Director Meeting the Daily requirements of Managing the office as well as proactively getting into new avenues for the Company through Personal contacts of High Net Worth Individuals and corporates. MAIN DUTIES • Managing existing client and providing & property management services for high network clients. • Key focus was on key corporate UAE nationals and working with them on new business projects and new investment opportunities. • Overseeing the real estate deals in accordance with the RERA requirements • Marketing and selling real estate plots mainly focused towards GCC Clients. Show less Business Development Director Meeting the Daily requirements of Managing the office as well as proactively getting into new avenues for the Company through Personal contacts of High Net Worth Individuals and corporates. MAIN DUTIES • Managing existing client and providing & property management services for high network clients. • Key focus was on key corporate UAE nationals and working with them on new business projects and new investment opportunities. • Overseeing the real… Show more Business Development Director Meeting the Daily requirements of Managing the office as well as proactively getting into new avenues for the Company through Personal contacts of High Net Worth Individuals and corporates. MAIN DUTIES • Managing existing client and providing & property management services for high network clients. • Key focus was on key corporate UAE nationals and working with them on new business projects and new investment opportunities. • Overseeing the real estate deals in accordance with the RERA requirements • Marketing and selling real estate plots mainly focused towards GCC Clients. Show less
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First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
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United Arab Emirates
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Head Of Corporate Marketing - Treasury
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Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
Leading team to deliver friendly, efficient customer service and to create a warm welcoming atmosphere for all guests and VIP’s with the key aim of retaining and attracting new customers, as well as enhancing currant Relationships. “Be helpful and go out of your way to help customers” MAIN DUTIES • Responsible for Treasury Sales and Marketing for the UAE, mainly listing with Corporate client requests, business targets and also responsible for managing a team. • Marketing treasury… Show more Leading team to deliver friendly, efficient customer service and to create a warm welcoming atmosphere for all guests and VIP’s with the key aim of retaining and attracting new customers, as well as enhancing currant Relationships. “Be helpful and go out of your way to help customers” MAIN DUTIES • Responsible for Treasury Sales and Marketing for the UAE, mainly listing with Corporate client requests, business targets and also responsible for managing a team. • Marketing treasury products to target corporate and institutional clients. • FX margin trading, FX forward & options, NDF, money market products, high yield deposit, treasury bills & bonds, etc. Show less Leading team to deliver friendly, efficient customer service and to create a warm welcoming atmosphere for all guests and VIP’s with the key aim of retaining and attracting new customers, as well as enhancing currant Relationships. “Be helpful and go out of your way to help customers” MAIN DUTIES • Responsible for Treasury Sales and Marketing for the UAE, mainly listing with Corporate client requests, business targets and also responsible for managing a team. • Marketing treasury… Show more Leading team to deliver friendly, efficient customer service and to create a warm welcoming atmosphere for all guests and VIP’s with the key aim of retaining and attracting new customers, as well as enhancing currant Relationships. “Be helpful and go out of your way to help customers” MAIN DUTIES • Responsible for Treasury Sales and Marketing for the UAE, mainly listing with Corporate client requests, business targets and also responsible for managing a team. • Marketing treasury products to target corporate and institutional clients. • FX margin trading, FX forward & options, NDF, money market products, high yield deposit, treasury bills & bonds, etc. Show less
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Dubai Police HQ
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United Arab Emirates
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Law Enforcement
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial & Banking Fraud Expert
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Mar 2007 - Apr 2008
Key team member of The AML & Banking Fraud Division of Dubai Police. Key Responsibility Areas: • Liaising with International Law Enforcements, Financial Institutions and UAE Central Bank and DIFC / DFSA. • Investigating individuals & companies with specific analysis on financial, professional and personal data on related cases, which involved interrogation in relation to the financial crime. • Prepared technical and financial expertise reports on cases assigned by Federal Courts… Show more Key team member of The AML & Banking Fraud Division of Dubai Police. Key Responsibility Areas: • Liaising with International Law Enforcements, Financial Institutions and UAE Central Bank and DIFC / DFSA. • Investigating individuals & companies with specific analysis on financial, professional and personal data on related cases, which involved interrogation in relation to the financial crime. • Prepared technical and financial expertise reports on cases assigned by Federal Courts, which included writing conclusive technical expert reports relating to financial crime with supporting evidence. • Successfully conducted the investigation of two of the biggest cases in the UAE relating to VAT Fraud and working very closely with UK HMS Customs and Excise / SOCA amongst others. • Key member in the successful process and implementation of MOU between Dubai Police and DFSA. • Strategic player in delivering AML / Financial Crime statistics and analysis to the IMF. • Main Spokesperson for Division in relation to communicating with International Delegations. • Liaising with the UAE Central Bank on SARs reported by financial institutions and conducting further due diligence and expert analysis of transactions. • Working with local banks in the UAE, monitor and investigate boiler room operations. • Investigate and monitor transactions of HNWI’s suspected of money laundering. • Review and provide guidance to local banks on improving transaction monitoring controls and profiling of individual clients. Show less Key team member of The AML & Banking Fraud Division of Dubai Police. Key Responsibility Areas: • Liaising with International Law Enforcements, Financial Institutions and UAE Central Bank and DIFC / DFSA. • Investigating individuals & companies with specific analysis on financial, professional and personal data on related cases, which involved interrogation in relation to the financial crime. • Prepared technical and financial expertise reports on cases assigned by Federal Courts… Show more Key team member of The AML & Banking Fraud Division of Dubai Police. Key Responsibility Areas: • Liaising with International Law Enforcements, Financial Institutions and UAE Central Bank and DIFC / DFSA. • Investigating individuals & companies with specific analysis on financial, professional and personal data on related cases, which involved interrogation in relation to the financial crime. • Prepared technical and financial expertise reports on cases assigned by Federal Courts, which included writing conclusive technical expert reports relating to financial crime with supporting evidence. • Successfully conducted the investigation of two of the biggest cases in the UAE relating to VAT Fraud and working very closely with UK HMS Customs and Excise / SOCA amongst others. • Key member in the successful process and implementation of MOU between Dubai Police and DFSA. • Strategic player in delivering AML / Financial Crime statistics and analysis to the IMF. • Main Spokesperson for Division in relation to communicating with International Delegations. • Liaising with the UAE Central Bank on SARs reported by financial institutions and conducting further due diligence and expert analysis of transactions. • Working with local banks in the UAE, monitor and investigate boiler room operations. • Investigate and monitor transactions of HNWI’s suspected of money laundering. • Review and provide guidance to local banks on improving transaction monitoring controls and profiling of individual clients. Show less
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Standard Chartered Bank
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United Kingdom
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of AML & Financial Crime Risk
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Jan 2006 - Oct 2006
HEAD OF AML & FINANICAL CRIME RISK Managed A team overlooking the AML / FCR division as well as assisting Credit and Authorization divisions for any potential Fraud. MAIN DUTIES • Responsible for the financial crime investigations and managing escalations from the business relating to SAR’s or client screening alerts. • Supporting the group in cross jurisdiction investigations and conducting a review on PEP’s and High Risk clients. • Continuous review of CDD process and… Show more HEAD OF AML & FINANICAL CRIME RISK Managed A team overlooking the AML / FCR division as well as assisting Credit and Authorization divisions for any potential Fraud. MAIN DUTIES • Responsible for the financial crime investigations and managing escalations from the business relating to SAR’s or client screening alerts. • Supporting the group in cross jurisdiction investigations and conducting a review on PEP’s and High Risk clients. • Continuous review of CDD process and implementation of addition reviews and controls across all business segments. • Continuous due diligence of third party contractors covering brokers, underwriters, trusts and family offices which entailed complete review of company structures as well as risk rating clients. • Responsible for conducting a complete review and gap analysis of KYC documentation and client adoption process for all clients adopted in the Middle East. • Implementation of compliance monitoring, and review of all departmental policies and procedures relating to AML. • Implementation of Compliance and AML training package for MENA. • Weekly Training to new staff on AML / FCR and real life cases. Show less HEAD OF AML & FINANICAL CRIME RISK Managed A team overlooking the AML / FCR division as well as assisting Credit and Authorization divisions for any potential Fraud. MAIN DUTIES • Responsible for the financial crime investigations and managing escalations from the business relating to SAR’s or client screening alerts. • Supporting the group in cross jurisdiction investigations and conducting a review on PEP’s and High Risk clients. • Continuous review of CDD process and… Show more HEAD OF AML & FINANICAL CRIME RISK Managed A team overlooking the AML / FCR division as well as assisting Credit and Authorization divisions for any potential Fraud. MAIN DUTIES • Responsible for the financial crime investigations and managing escalations from the business relating to SAR’s or client screening alerts. • Supporting the group in cross jurisdiction investigations and conducting a review on PEP’s and High Risk clients. • Continuous review of CDD process and implementation of addition reviews and controls across all business segments. • Continuous due diligence of third party contractors covering brokers, underwriters, trusts and family offices which entailed complete review of company structures as well as risk rating clients. • Responsible for conducting a complete review and gap analysis of KYC documentation and client adoption process for all clients adopted in the Middle East. • Implementation of compliance monitoring, and review of all departmental policies and procedures relating to AML. • Implementation of Compliance and AML training package for MENA. • Weekly Training to new staff on AML / FCR and real life cases. Show less
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Dubai Police HQ
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United Arab Emirates
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Law Enforcement
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial & Banking Fraud Expert
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Jan 2002 - Jan 2006
Key team member of The AML & Banking Fraud Division of Dubai Police. Key Responsibility Areas: • Liaising with International Law Enforcements, Financial Institutions and UAE Central Bank and DIFC / DFSA. • Investigating individuals & companies with specific analysis on financial, professional and personal data on related cases, which involved interrogation in relation to the financial crime. • Prepared technical and financial expertise reports on cases assigned by Federal Courts… Show more Key team member of The AML & Banking Fraud Division of Dubai Police. Key Responsibility Areas: • Liaising with International Law Enforcements, Financial Institutions and UAE Central Bank and DIFC / DFSA. • Investigating individuals & companies with specific analysis on financial, professional and personal data on related cases, which involved interrogation in relation to the financial crime. • Prepared technical and financial expertise reports on cases assigned by Federal Courts, which included writing conclusive technical expert reports relating to financial crime with supporting evidence. • Successfully conducted the investigation of two of the biggest cases in the UAE relating to VAT Fraud and working very closely with UK HMS Customs and Excise / SOCA amongst others. • Key member in the successful process and implementation of MOU between Dubai Police and DFSA. • Strategic player in delivering AML / Financial Crime statistics and analysis to the IMF. • Main Spokesperson for Division in relation to communicating with International Delegations. • Liaising with the UAE Central Bank on SARs reported by financial institutions and conducting further due diligence and expert analysis of transactions. • Working with local banks in the UAE, monitor and investigate boiler room operations. • Investigate and monitor transactions of HNWI’s suspected of money laundering. • Review and provide guidance to local banks on improving transaction monitoring controls and profiling of individual clients. Show less Key team member of The AML & Banking Fraud Division of Dubai Police. Key Responsibility Areas: • Liaising with International Law Enforcements, Financial Institutions and UAE Central Bank and DIFC / DFSA. • Investigating individuals & companies with specific analysis on financial, professional and personal data on related cases, which involved interrogation in relation to the financial crime. • Prepared technical and financial expertise reports on cases assigned by Federal Courts… Show more Key team member of The AML & Banking Fraud Division of Dubai Police. Key Responsibility Areas: • Liaising with International Law Enforcements, Financial Institutions and UAE Central Bank and DIFC / DFSA. • Investigating individuals & companies with specific analysis on financial, professional and personal data on related cases, which involved interrogation in relation to the financial crime. • Prepared technical and financial expertise reports on cases assigned by Federal Courts, which included writing conclusive technical expert reports relating to financial crime with supporting evidence. • Successfully conducted the investigation of two of the biggest cases in the UAE relating to VAT Fraud and working very closely with UK HMS Customs and Excise / SOCA amongst others. • Key member in the successful process and implementation of MOU between Dubai Police and DFSA. • Strategic player in delivering AML / Financial Crime statistics and analysis to the IMF. • Main Spokesperson for Division in relation to communicating with International Delegations. • Liaising with the UAE Central Bank on SARs reported by financial institutions and conducting further due diligence and expert analysis of transactions. • Working with local banks in the UAE, monitor and investigate boiler room operations. • Investigate and monitor transactions of HNWI’s suspected of money laundering. • Review and provide guidance to local banks on improving transaction monitoring controls and profiling of individual clients. Show less
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ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
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Netherlands
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Branch Sales Supervisor / Assistant Head Phone Banking
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Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
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Mashreq
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United Arab Emirates
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Phone Banking Executive
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Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
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Education
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St Pauls English High
High School, Science