Fares Boulos
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Trilingual mature recent film school graduate seeking to work in film, theatre and commercials. Published two screenplays for feature film that were well received by industry professionals. See testimonials.
Fluent in French and Arabic, demonstrating exceptional leadership and communication skills. Published in strategic management, significantly impacting industry and government practices.
Graduated from Acting Essentials program at Vancouver Film School with 88% grade average. excelled in all my courses.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor of Strategy
INSEAD
02.1999 - Current
- Recognized as an award-winning professor of strategy at INSEAD and the Foster School of Business, University of Washington.
- Consulted with global organizations across five continents to develop strategic initiatives.
- Published and collaborated on management articles and case studies focused on strategic management in both industry and government
Senior Executive in Financials Services
CIBC Wood Gundy,Jarislowsky Fraser, Goepel Shields
05.1985 - 01.1999
- Directed multiple departments within investment banking firms.
- Directed the financial planning and investment management for high net worth individuals and institutions, achieving tailored financial goals.
Senior Consultant
The Canada Consulting Group
09.1981 - 05.1985
- Advised diverse public and private sector organizations on strategic initiatives.
Executive Assistant to the President
Domtar
06.1979 - 09.1981
- Executed various initiatives for the President of the Chemicals Group.
Plant Manager
Pharmapak
05.1974 - 09.1978
- Led a team of 50 workers in a custom manufacturing plant for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Education
No Degree - Acting Essentials
Vancouver Film School
Vancouver, BC12-2024
Diploma - Writing For Film, Television & Games
Vancouver Film School
Vancouver, BC04-2003
MBA - General
The University of Toronto
Toronto, ON04-1979
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The University of Toronto
Toronto, ON04-1974
Skills
- Full proficiency in French and Arabic
- Expert accents in French and Arabic English
- Acted in various community theatre plays
Acting
Adaptable
Following directions
Emotional expression
Character research
Script memorization
Performance improvement
Self-discipline
Stage presence
Cold reading
Character development
Scene analysis
Dramatic range
Comedic timing
Set etiquette
Accents and dialects
Screen chemistry
Audition techniques
Exceptional communicator
Professional demeanor
Height: 5'11'
Script interpretation
Poised
Character creation
Auditioning
Creative
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
Interests
World traveler across most of Europe, Australia, New Zealand and parts of Asia
Expert cook in a variety of cuisines
Practice physical fitness routines 3-4 times per week
Dog owner
Played the piano while growing up
Voracious reader of both fiction and non-fiction works
Regular consumer of movies and theatre
Avid cyclist in Canada, Europe and New Zealand
Accomplishments
"Fares is driven, hard working and always striving for the best. In class I watched as Fares started to find trust of the uncertainty in stepping outside of his comfort zone to discover what is on the other side. A kind person with a desire to tell stories, Fares makes for a collaborator and team member of any project" Justin Anthony, Camera Instructor at Vancouver Film school
- Graduated from Acting Essentials program at Vancouver Film School with an 88% average. Excelled in all courses.
Timeline
Professor of Strategy
INSEAD
02.1999 - Current
Senior Executive in Financials Services
CIBC Wood Gundy,Jarislowsky Fraser, Goepel Shields
05.1985 - 01.1999
Senior Consultant
The Canada Consulting Group
09.1981 - 05.1985
Executive Assistant to the President
Domtar
06.1979 - 09.1981
Plant Manager
Pharmapak
05.1974 - 09.1978
No Degree - Acting Essentials
Vancouver Film School
Diploma - Writing For Film, Television & Games
Vancouver Film School
MBA - General
The University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The University of Toronto
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