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Leadership & Activities
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Cameron Froud

Cameron Froud

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Business and Management graduate from the University of Exeter (2:1) with experience spanning insurance, business operations and digital project support. Through placements and hands-on business involvement, developed exposure to client-facing environments, underwriting processes, risk management and specialist insurance markets. Proven ability to manage administrative responsibilities, coordinate projects and support business development initiatives across multiple organisations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Business Operations & Digital Projects Assistant

Johannesburg, South Africa
2025.05 - 2025.09

Supported multiple family-owned businesses across administration, website development, digital communications and operational coordination.

• Designed, developed and maintained business websites using WordPress and other website-building platforms.

• Created and updated websites for businesses operating in logistics, industrial services and property-related ventures.

• Managed digital content and social media activity across multiple business brands.

• Coordinated customer enquiries and directed communications to the appropriate stakeholders.

• Assisted with administration, scheduling and operational support activities.

• Developed marketing materials, online content and business communications.

• Supported business owners with a wide range of operational, organisational and project-related tasks.

Insurance Work Experience - Construction

Howden
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2025.04
  • Attended client and internal meetings.
  • Observed insurance broking and risk management activities.
  • Developed understanding of specialist insurance markets.
  • Gained insight into how client relationships and claims are managed.
  • Conducted research into insurance and energy sector topics.

Marketing Assistant Work Experience

Galadari Brothers
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2022.12
  • Worked within a team to evaluate customer engagement strategies for Baskin Robbins and Kyochon.
  • Conducted market research and competitor analysis.
  • Developed recommendations to improve customer attraction and brand awareness.
  • Presented findings and recommendations to business representatives.

Insurance Work Experience - Natrual Resources

Marsh McLennan
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2022.10

• Shadowed professionals across the energy insurance division.

• Spent time with underwriters to gain an understanding of how risks are assessed and priced.

• Attended client meetings and observed how brokers engage with clients to understand their insurance needs.

• Gained exposure to a range of energy sectors, including renewable and environmental risks.

• Developed an understanding of the role insurance and risk management play within the energy industry.

Education

Bachelor of Science with Honours - Business and Management with Proficiency in Leadership

University of Exeter
Exeter
09/2023 - 06/2026

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Business

Kings School Al Barsha
Dubai
09/2021 - 06/2023

Skills

  • Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Research & Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Presentation Skills
  • Project Coordination
  • Administrative Support
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Languages

English
Native

Leadership & Activities

  • Assisted teachers in supporting children with special educational needs.
  • Provided peer mentoring and academic support to business students.
  • Developed and presented an original TED-style talk through the Talk With Kings Programme
  • Participated in sports leadership activities and event support.

References

Jack Rall - Managing Director
+27 82 782 2089
jack@merrod.co.za

Tony Costa - Operations Director
+27 73 907 9522
tony@merrod.co.za

Christopher Lyus - Head of Natural Resources at AON
+971 55 877 7056

Timeline

Business Operations & Digital Projects Assistant

2025.05 - 2025.09

Insurance Work Experience - Construction

Howden
2025.04

Marketing Assistant Work Experience

Galadari Brothers
2022.12

Insurance Work Experience - Natrual Resources

Marsh McLennan
2022.10

Bachelor of Science with Honours - Business and Management with Proficiency in Leadership

University of Exeter
09/2023 - 06/2026

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Business

Kings School Al Barsha
09/2021 - 06/2023
Cameron Froud