Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Oil Painting
Literature
Coding & Quantitative Finance
Timeline
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Jack Kennedy

Dubai

Summary

Commercial Real Estate Specialist with a background in Economics and Computer Science, focused on high-value commercial assets in Dubai. Proven success managing lease takeovers, business sales, and asset acquisitions for leading institutional clients including Emaar, Merex and Al Ghurair. Strong command of negotiation, legal documentation, and deal structuring. Combines real estate acumen with technical skills in Python, SQL, and data analytics to drive market insights and asset strategy.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Commercial Specialist

Blackstone Gulf Real Estate
05.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded commercial leasing and asset sales for high-profile landlords and developers.
  • Negotiated full business sales, lease transfers, and outright acquisitions.
  • Drafted NDAs, tenancy contracts, and commission agreements with precision.
  • Built key partnerships with institutions including Emaar and Merex.
  • Sourced listings through landlord outreach and managed buyer qualification.

Cabin Crew Member

Emirates Airlines
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Delivered premium service in a high-pressure, multicultural environment.
  • Enhanced communication, conflict resolution, and customer service skills.

Sales Associate

Massimo Dutti
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Exceeded sales targets through styling consultations and upselling strategies.

Recruitment Coordinator

RightMove Recruitment
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Coordinated candidate sourcing and client communication for corporate roles.

Bar Manager

The Workshop Gastropub
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Managed staff, finance, and vendor relations; increased operational efficiency.

Storeroom Manager and Sales Assistant

Hugo Boss
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Streamlined inventory management and improved in-store presentation.

Education

Technological University Dublin - Computer Science

Technological University Dublin
04.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Finance

Technological University Dublin
04.2017 - 01.2021

Skills

  • Commercial Lease Takeovers
  • Asset Sales
  • Institutional Client Management
  • Deal Structuring
  • Legal Drafting
  • Market Analysis
  • Financial Analysis
  • Data Analytics
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Pandas

Websites

Oil Painting

Began painting in my early 20s, developing a personal style focused on colour, theme, and tonal contrast. I explore emotional narratives through composition and have created several pieces I'm proud to exhibit or share.

Literature

Avid reader with a deep interest in history, philosophy, and classic fiction.


Coding & Quantitative Finance

Actively developing a Python-based trading bot that scrapes financial data, stores it in a SQL database, uses AI for categorization, and connects to a brokerage API to place trades with built-in risk analysis

Timeline

Commercial Specialist

Blackstone Gulf Real Estate
05.2024 - Current

Cabin Crew Member

Emirates Airlines
04.2023 - 05.2024

Technological University Dublin - Computer Science

Technological University Dublin
04.2022 - 01.2023

Sales Associate

Massimo Dutti
01.2022 - 01.2023

Recruitment Coordinator

RightMove Recruitment
01.2022 - 12.2022

Bar Manager

The Workshop Gastropub
01.2021 - 01.2022

Storeroom Manager and Sales Assistant

Hugo Boss
01.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Finance

Technological University Dublin
04.2017 - 01.2021
Jack Kennedy