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Zakaria El Abdi

Zakaria El Abdi

Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven Biochemist with a unique background in acquisitions and sales, combining technical expertise with strong business development knowledge. Experienced in laboratory operations, equipment management, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proven ability to identify opportunities for operational improvements and streamline processes to enhance efficiency. Leveraging a strong sales background, skilled in customer relationship management and driving revenue growth through effective product and service offerings. Excellent communication skills, with a talent for conveying complex information clearly and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet organizational goals. Committed to applying technical skills and business acumen to support the success of the team and organization.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Acquisitions

Psychplus
07.2024 - Current
  • Formulated proactive short and long-term recruitment strategies.
  • Oversaw day-to-day talent acquisition operation and provided guidance on recruiting issues.
  • Established and maintained metrics that measured team and individual performance.
  • Partnered to develop objective candidate selection tools and techniques with focus on quality of hire and time to fill.
  • Built and managed strong relationships with business leaders.
  • Documented acquisition valuations and earnings accretion and dilution models for public and private companies.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.

Head of Business Development

Psychplus
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Negotiated client contracts and agreements to cultivate profitable business transactions.
  • Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
  • Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.

Laboratory Teaching Assistants

HBU
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
  • Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
  • Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
  • Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry Cellular And Molecular Biology

Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX
12-2023

Associate of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05-2020

Skills

  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Deal structuring
  • Portfolio management
  • Operations management
  • Project management
  • Research and documentation
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Research assistance
  • Equipment testing and calibration
  • Chemical handling
  • Multilingual, proficient in English, French, Arabic Spanish
  • Customer acquisition

Timeline

Director of Acquisitions

Psychplus
07.2024 - Current

Head of Business Development

Psychplus
01.2024 - 07.2024

Laboratory Teaching Assistants

HBU
01.2022 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry Cellular And Molecular Biology

Houston Baptist University

Associate of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Houston
Zakaria El Abdi