1. Samuel MOSS
Profile: Took a year before university travelling around the Arabian Gulf and Israel-Palestine working in
journalism and political & cultural organisations. Now studying French & Arabic at Jesus College, Oxford.
DOB: 22nd September 1994
26 Gloucester Square, London W2 2TB M: +447794323996 E: smoss94@gmail.com
ACADEMIC
University College School, Hampstead, London 2008-2013
A2 Levels: Latin A*, Mathematics A*, French A 2013
4 As at AS Level: French, Latin, Mathematics, Further Mathematics 2012
9 A*s in IGCSEs/GCSEs: English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, French, German,
Latin, History, Chemistry & Music 2011
The Hall School, Swiss Cottage, London 2000-2008
EXPERIENCE
Alternative Information Centre, Bethlehem Journalism Jun-Aug 2014
Wrote two news articles a day detailing the updates in the conflict in Gaza, and the increasingly large
and violent clashes in the West Bank and Jerusalem. Occasionally translated French articles into English
and edited translations of Arabic opinion pieces and news articles.
Museum of Islamic Art, Doha Museum Feb-May 2014
Joined as an intern, spearheaded project linking up the museum's collection to the museum's extensive
library of journals, books, auction catalogues and novels to give engaged members of the public and
visiting professors a selection of background works to compliment the basic information on each object.
John Taylor Real Estate, Doha Luxury Real Estate Jan-May 2014
Worked as an intern. Setting up sales and rentals of properties in Doha and in London and on the French
Riviera. Showed clients properties, and matched up their requirements and wishes to specific properties
and locations, using my knowledge of the Côte d'Azur and London.
At Home Catering, London High end catering company 2012-present
Member of predominantly French catering team ensuring guest contentment, serving food, canapés,
wine & looking happy, learning importance of structured management, organisation & budgeting
Hewlett Packard, Paris Technology 2012
Speaking French, shadowing managers, learning structure & functions of various departments &
hearing about different processes & recent projects
West London Synagogue, London 2008-11
Teaching basic Hebrew to students (6-12); involved in overhaul of educational system, creating
programs, organising camps, activities & dinners, for students, parents & members of the community
Cheviot Asset Management, London Wealth Management 2011
Shadowed stockbroker advising high net worth individuals. Developed knowledge of emerging &
established markets; analysed makeup of different asset portfolios; experienced buying/selling desk,
learning about computer systems operational in the markets, & buyers/seller relationships
Lewis Golden & Co., London Chartered Accountants 2011
Worked on projects, including developing a property portfolio, researched accountancy practices in
China & created cash flow spreadsheets

2. SKILLS and INTERESTS
Cultural/political: Travel to Israel-Palestine, Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Egypt, Finland, Russia, India. Extensive
reading on Arabic & Islamic history. French regions, including Brittany, Normandy, Burgundy, &
Provence, indulging interest in local foods & wines as well as speaking French. Germany: frequent visits
to my mother’s home in Hamburg
Literature & language: reading, both fiction & non-fiction. Foreign literature, particularly French ranging
from Molière to Gide, & Arabic with novels by Arab & Middle Eastern authors who chose French as their
medium for self-expression like Rahimi; now looking at Arab literature and Qur'an, Jewish writers in
Islamic Golden Age.
Music: school music scholar, piano Grade 7 distinction, saxophone & clarinet Grade 8 distinction &
diploma preparation. Regular music recitals & charity concerts. Experimenting with Jazz, Salsa & Funk.
Created Funk Band (2012) & member of barbershop group.
Sports: skier, cyclist, running club (school captain), cricket (school captain) & golf