Jerome Najem

Jerome Najem's work experience includes the following positions and responsibilities:

1. Operations Manager at Wisewell (2022 - present):

- Co-led funding efforts by developing financial models and a compelling pitch deck for C-level executives from top MENA VCs.

- Developed quarterly investor letters to foster strong investor relationships and showcase company growth.

- Analyzed and evaluated a potential merger opportunity with a water filtration company.

2. Co-founder | Managing Partner at LAZE (2021 - present):

- Created a consistent brand identity reflecting the brand's personality, values, and mission.

- Crafted a compelling brand narrative to connect with the target market.

- Led the creation and development of the brand's website, ensuring a seamless user experience.

3. Senior Consultant | Strategy & Operations at PwC Middle East (2019 - 2022):

- Led the development and presentation of a financial model for a new arbitration and mediation center for a Governmental Real Estate Authority.

- Led workforce planning projects for a Governmental Culture and Tourism Authority.

- Developed a comprehensive supply analysis dashboard to inform staffing decisions.

- Also served as an Associate Consultant from 2019 to 2021.

4. Professional Tutor at Synkers (2018 - 2020):

- Tutored business students in topics such as Managerial Decision Making, Finance, and Accounting.

- Helped students improve their scores in the Mathematics section of the SAT.

- Participated as an educational consultant in an event at Beirut Digital District (BDD).

5. Information Technology role at Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners) (2018):

- Worked on the development of a new platform for future interns.

- Collaborated on a smart room project.

6. IT Specialist Audit at Deloitte (2017 - 2018):

- Explored IT infrastructures across various industries.

- Documented IT and Business Controls using AuditSystem/2.

Jerome Najem completed their Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Communications Engineering at the American University of Beirut from 2015 to 2019. In 2017, they also attended UCLA for a brief period to study Computer Science in their Computer and Communications Engineering program.