Rayan Sulieman
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced with financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting. Utilizes strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and support decision-making. Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in corporate finance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Padel Racquet Club
06.2022 - Current
- Secured an exclusive partnership with Padel Galis, becoming the first company in Kuwait to provide official World Padel Tour courts.
- Provided Kuwait’s highest indoor ceiling for padel courts, with a uniform 9 meters across all courts, matching World Padel Tour standards, through collaboration with Kirby Building Systems.
- Designed and launched the PadelRc application, enabling Padel Racquet Club to expand its reach, and improve platform performance.
- Partnered with Padel Mates, generating a 35% increase in new customers by enabling users to book matches and connect with new players through the platform.
Financial Manager
Raneem Beauty Center
05.2019 - Current
- Tracked revenue and expenses for over 6,000 monthly transactions across all branches, ensuring smooth operations and profitability.
- Contributed to the successful opening of new branches in Fahad Al Ahmed and Jaber Al Ahmed, supporting overall business expansion initiatives.
- Completed the renovation of the Al Khaldiyah branch while eliminating unnecessary expenses, optimizing the budget, and ensuring efficient project execution.
- Managed supplier collaboration with Al Jothan Company to source high quality salon products, optimizing costs, and driving a 14% increase in new customers.
Finance Intern
Madera Home
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in financial analysis for projects in new residential areas, such as Al Mutla'a City and Saad Al Abdulla City, supporting architects with cost evaluation and project feasibility.
- Monitored supplier costs for interior design and custom carpentry, optimizing budgets.
- Supported financial planning for upcoming projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation, and profitability.
Finance Intern
Amar Finance & Leasing
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in preparing financial analyses and conducting market research for Sharia compliant products, including Murabaha financing, Tawarruq arrangements, and Sukuk investments.
- Supported the finance team in tracking and documenting board decisions, regulatory updates, and investor communications in line with Sharia compliance.
- Prepared reports and presentations for clients to support investor relations, and enhance team communications.
Junior Data Analyst
First Dubai Company
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted with financial data analysis during First Dubai’s merger with Al Mazaya Holding Company, tracking investments, and consolidation details.
- Reviewed the company’s investment properties, preparing reports for management to monitor performance and trends.
- Assisted in preparing internal financial reports after the company stopped trading on Boursa Kuwait, ensuring accurate information for decision-making.
Training & Development Intern
Mabanee Company
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported analysis of Aventura, a multipurpose mall and residential development in Jaber Al Ahmad City, contributes to insights on its 10% construction progress.
- Assisted in gathering and organizing information on The Avenues Riyadh project, helping to track development updates and prepare materials for internal reviews.
- Helped coordinate communication between retail and hospitality teams at The Avenues to support the smooth integration of the new Waldorf Astoria facilities with mall traffic and visitor services.
Marketing Summer Intern
Meme's Curry
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in social media marketing campaigns, creating content, and tracking engagement, which increased Instagram followers by 18% over the summer.
- Collected and analyzed customer feedback, providing insights that helped refine menu offerings and marketing strategies.
- Organized a 100 KD Eid giveaway for orders above 5 KD, boosting customer engagement and sales during the holiday season.
Marketing Intern
First Dubai Lights
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Created and managed social media content to promote FDLights' products and engage customers.
- Promoted new products and special offers, increasing customer inquiries and online interactions.
- Executed targeted digital marketing campaigns that boosted sales by 35%.
NBK Aspire Summer Intern
National Bank of Kuwait
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Gained insight into daily banking activities by visiting NBK branches and observing team operations.
- Completed workshops on teamwork, banking awareness, and fraud protection, learning how to protect customer information.
- Learned how accounts are managed, transactions are processed, and internal reports are prepared.
Summer Training Program Intern
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Gained practical experience in laboratory experiments under the guidance of KISR researchers.
- Attended field visits and experiments in areas like renewable energy, web development, and environmental science.
- Participated in workshops, learning how scientific concepts are applied in real-world research projects.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration
Los Angeles, CA12.2025
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - International Business
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA04.2023
High School Diploma -
American School of Kuwait
Kuwait City, KW05.2019
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel
- Intermediate in R programming
- Financial reporting
- Accounting fundamentals
- Budgeting
- Financial planning
- Market research
- Business strategy
Languages
Native Speaker of English and Arabic
Timeline
Finance Intern
Madera Home
05.2025 - 08.2025
Finance Intern
Amar Finance & Leasing
05.2024 - 08.2024
Junior Data Analyst
First Dubai Company
05.2023 - 01.2024
Chief Executive Officer
Padel Racquet Club
06.2022 - Current
Training & Development Intern
Mabanee Company
05.2022 - 07.2022
Marketing Summer Intern
Meme's Curry
05.2021 - 08.2021
Marketing Intern
First Dubai Lights
09.2019 - 12.2019
NBK Aspire Summer Intern
National Bank of Kuwait
06.2019 - 08.2019
Summer Training Program Intern
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
06.2019 - 07.2019
Financial Manager
Raneem Beauty Center
05.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - International Business
Pepperdine University
High School Diploma -
American School of Kuwait