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MAZEN M. MOHAMED

M.S - Cellular & Molecular Biologist – University of New Haven - USA

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

E-mail: ac2dou@r.postjobfree.com Mobile: +966-**-***-**** CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Versatile, goal driven professional offering over 15 years of consolidated experience in a diverse fields to include Management, Marketing, Education, Client Relations, Research, Sales etc. Currently working as a “Director of Operations” for Al-Yaraj Group in developing the Saudi market for an American Medical Diagnostic tool using DNA and nanotechnologies.

Accomplished in the execution of sophisticated work atmosphere demands to achieve goals.

Proven motivator with unique ability to forge trust and produce teamwork from multicultural staff

Fast and strong ability to understand business environments and management objectives.

Initiating, planning, and implementing process improvement strategies.

Ability to work efficiently in demanding environments, meet deadlines, and achieving targets.

Accessible, empathetic, and audience tailored communicator CORE COMPETENCIES

Marketing and Management Services

Research and Education Services

Client Relations and Development Expert

Dynamic & Proactive team leader

Pragmatic and optimistic personality

Effective communicator with all staff levels

OBJECTIVE

I am keen to seek a career in biomedical science. I am a graduate who combined studies with working and other commitments. In achieving this, I have shown myself to be self-motivated, committed and determined in achieving my goals, come what may. I have also demonstrated negotiating and organizing skills, a firm sense of responsibility and my capacity to work hard under pressure. I possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and am able to relate to a wide range of people, as proven by my varied work experiences: in retail, marketing, management, education, research and business development. 2 P a g e

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AL-YARAJ CONTRACTING COMPANY

Project: Biomedical Diagnostic Device Implementation Position: Operations Director

Employment Period: JAN 2014 – To Date

Key Deliverables:

Established connections with foreign firms to acquire new innovative medical technologies.

Developed and executed comprehensive programs to support new agencies, medical devices and other medical products for individuals.

Consolidated three unrelated brands under one corporation to dissolve prior logos

Administered the establishment of many extracurricular events to facilitate global experiences and to install hands on experiences.

Established the laboratory at the facility to excel the science program goals.

Trademarked four concepts, one which is patented and changed marketing strategy.

Recommended a process innovation that may increase sales of a product by 400%.

Delivered $100,000 in new business from the concept, development, and execution of an integrated direct marketing plan including direct mail, print and online media, sampling, and telemarketing

Built a solid marketing structure and skills to deliver world-class competence. ELITE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Project: Application of Saudi & Pilipino DOE laws in Education Position: Academic Director & Student Education Councilor Employment Period: JAN 2014 – MAY 2017

Key Deliverables:

Overseen curriculum and coordinated educational methodologies with academic staff members.

In charge of the hiring and instructor reevaluation processes to reinforce quality and rating.

Administered the establishment of many student extracurricular events to facilitate global experiences and to install hands on experiences.

Established the laboratory at the facility to excel the science program goals. 3 P a g e

Responsibilities include assigning exercises and designing quizzes.

Ensured that grading and assessing student performance to be executed periodically.

Lecturing the laboratory material concepts to reinforce lecture concepts prior to application.

Meeting with students outside lab to provide academic feedback as well as resolving inquiries regarding the assigned material.

Improved methods and techniques to help improve and facilitate the lab overall. UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN

Project: The establishment, remodeling and teaching biological lab Position: Laboratory Instructor & Teaching Assistant Employment Period: JAN 2013 – SEP 2013

Key Deliverables:

Preparation of Teaching Labs and tested reagents and materials for effectiveness.

Designed course material including assigning exercises and designing quizzes.

Grading and assessing student performance periodically.

Lecturing the laboratory material concepts to reinforce lecture concepts prior to application.

Meeting with students outside lab to provide academic feedback as well as resolving inquiries regarding the assigned material.

Suggestion of methods and techniques to help improve and facilitate the lab overall. HOP ENERGY COMPANY

Project: Marketing energy services to new and existing clientele Position: Marketing Associate

Employment Period: JUN 2009 – MAR 2010

Key Deliverables:

Worked as a “Marketing Associate” in the corporate marketing office.

Responsibilities included developmental productivity and creativity.

Updating clients with market fluctuations and established renewal contracts.

Increase revenue by up to 450% through inbound and outbound resourcing.

Introduction of new ideas and thoughts to elevate service quality and increase revenue.

Participated in individual and team success ceremonies. 4 P a g e

T-MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

Project: Operating corporate location at Farmington, CT Position: Retail Sales Manager

Employment Period: SEP 2007 – SEP 2008

Key Deliverables:

Increased the stores productivity through advertising and marketing.

Consistently increased revenue by 250% or more while achieves 100% rating by clients

Resolved customer complaints, concerns and issues regarding accounts in a professional manner in an effort to strive for service excellence.

Provided new ideas and thoughts to elevate service quality and increase sales.

Participated in individual and team success ceremonies. COMMERCIAL STREAM LTD.

Project: Acquisition & facilitation of clients to collaborate on projects Position: Executive Manager

Employment Period: JUN 2002 – JUN 2007

Key Deliverables:

Managed the production and design teams of an annual magazine using a variety of software; in addition to marketing the company’s products and services.

Upgraded and developed services and ideas for new products in response to marketing surveys.

Created computer graphic designs for a variety of other firms.

Coordinated contracts with other firms in accordance with company policies, in order to meet terms, conditions and deadlines.

Coordinated several BOD meetings between the quality and production departments in order to increase productivity with respect to quality.

EDUCATION

Secondary : IGCSE (University of Cambridge, UK)

University : B.S Biology -2012 (University of Hartford, USA) M.S Cellular & Molecular Biology – 2017 (University of New Haven, USA) 5 P a g e

SKILLS

Biology : Mammalian tissue culturing and passaging, PCR, ELISA, Phenotyping and Genotyping, Genetic Sequencing, Microbiological inoculation (Aseptic Technique) and identification (Gram Identification and Characterization through multi- media inoculations), Serological techniques, Histological analysis, Fluorescence, Transmission Electron, and Scanning Electron Microscopy analysis. Ecological analysis of Marine ecosystems, distribution, and biodiversity. MTT & Apoptosis assays. Tumorigenicity analysis. Chemotherapeutic agent analysis. qPCR & Amplification of targeted sequences. Vector Design, Cloning. SDS-PAGE, Western, Southern & Northern Blotting. Chromatography. Flow cytometry. Microarray Design. Research analysis & critique. Experimental design utilizing primary scientific data for modifications. Bioinformatics: NCBI BLAST. Chemistry : Organic Reactions and Polymerization Reactions RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Characterized the formation of cancer stem cells for the HepG2, PC3 and 769-P cell lines through the use of various assays to evaluate the frequency of formation and the rate of invasion. (2012-2014).

Determined the adherence properties of the previously mentioned adenocarcinoma cell lines and corresponded that to the genetic regulation of surface markers. (2012-2014).

Analyzed the relatedness of Borrelia burgdorferi biofilms in the occurrence of post- treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS) and established several experimental approaches to assess the role of eDNA in facilitating invasion and recurrences. Established the experimental approach to evaluate the relevant biofilm markers in Borrelia burgdorferi through immunohistochemisty and immunoblotting techniques. (2013-2014).

Characterized and developed techniques for the evaluation of Borrelia burgdorferi biofilms virulence through examining gene expression providing a comparative epigenetic analysis between gDNA and eDNA in biofilms. (2013-Up to Date) 6 P a g e

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RECOGNITIONS

Vice President “Letter of Recommendation”. Al-Yaraj Company

“Letter of Recommendation. Elite International School

Certificates of Appreciation. Elite International School

Marketing Manager “Letter of Recommendation”. HOP Energy.

First Quarter's #1 RSA in New England, T-Mobile.

100% Customer Satisfaction, Voice of the Customer Survey, T-Mobile.

Service Recognition Award, Commercial Stream Ltd.

Leadership Society Honor Member, Sigma Alpha Pi (University of Hartford)

Leadership Excellence Award, Sigma Alpha Pi (University of Hartford) PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: February 4th 1986

Nationality: American

Languages: English & Arabic

REFERENCES

Dr. Michael Rossi Ph.D. +1-203-***-**** University of New Haven

Dr. Eric Mahan Ph.D. +1-860-***-**** University of Hartford

Thomas Fornatora +1-914-***-**** HOP Energy

Abdulrahim Al-Motairy +966-**-***-**** Elite International School

Dr. Sameir Ibrahim Ph.D. +966-**-***-**** Al-Yaraj Contracting Company

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