Akil Strawder
Houston
Summary
Dynamic Biosciences Account Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific with proven expertise in account management and relationship building. Skilled in upselling and sales analysis, I drive business development by delivering tailored solutions that enhance customer satisfaction. Recognized for effectively collaborating with partners to achieve impactful results in life sciences research.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Biosciences Account Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Houston
07.2021 - 08.2025
- Company Overview: Provides life science technologies to academic and biotech customers for use in their life sciences research.
- Provides life science technologies to academic and biotech customers for use in their life sciences research
- Bring value by utilizing life science portfolio knowledge into differentiated products and services for our customers
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners to deliver results
- Provides life science technologies to academic and biotech customers for use in their life sciences research.
Territory Manager
Texas ORTHOSOLUTIONS
Houston
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Prepare instrument trays and implant banks to be received by the Sterile Processing Department
- Call various reps and make sure they have case coverage
- Perform inventory counts to ensure there is not an overstock of items
- Engage in any other assistance needed around the office/warehouse
Student
Medical Sales College
Houston
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Educated on various surgical procedures and their products: Total hip arthroplasty/arthroscopy, Total knee arthroplasty/arthroscopy, Total shoulder arthroplasty/arthroscopy, and trauma surgeries
- Completed weekly product and sales presentations
- Familiarized with Orthopedic protocol etiquette, such as various instrumentation, medical anatomy/pathology, and surgical techniques
Teller
BancorpSouth
Ridgeland
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Received checks and cash for deposits
- Promoted and explained other BancorpSouth banking products
- Assisted customers with routine inquiries regarding account balances and account information
Walmart Field Intern Program
WALMART
Richland
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked via a training module in conjunction with Store Managers/Department Managers/Sponsors across multiple areas and departments within the Walmart retail environment
- Completed computer-based learnings and e-learnings on a weekly basis
- Trained at various Walmart locations within the central and surrounding Mississippi geographical areas
- Worked jointly with other Walmart field interns to complete and present as our final project our learnings over the course of the program
Summer Research Fellowship (SURE)
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Performed research in the Physiology laboratory under the mentorship of a biomedical researcher over a period of 10 weeks
- Evaluated the effects of estrogen on mouse model of systemic lupus erythematosus and evaluated the depletion of lymphocytes using mycophenolate mofetil relative to the prevention of hypertension in an experimental model of systemic lupus erthyematosus
- Attended and participated in seminars and discussions relative to biomedical research
- Presented results of research study at the University of Mississippi Medical Center during the summer symposium of 2014 & 2015
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southern University Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2018
Biology -
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.2015
Skills
- Account Management
- Relationship building and management
- Upselling
- Sales Analysis
- Business Development
- Code Calling Skills
- Customer Rapport
Additional Information
Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated
Timeline
Biosciences Account Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
07.2021 - 08.2025
Territory Manager
Texas ORTHOSOLUTIONS
11.2020 - 07.2021
Student
Medical Sales College
04.2020 - 07.2020
Teller
BancorpSouth
02.2019 - 04.2020
Walmart Field Intern Program
WALMART
06.2016 - 08.2017
Summer Research Fellowship (SURE)
University of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southern University Agricultural & Mechanical College
Biology -
University of Mississippi
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