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Syrian, 32, specialized in business optimization and change management projects, partner in Acumen – an integrated business solutions and consulting services company based in Damascus Syria, currently Sr. Manager Operations in NewBoy FZCO
Advising startups, Consulting opportunities, Finding experts, Helping members of my groups, Meeting new people, Offering Expertise, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Recruiting
Tags:
business optimization, change management, management consulting
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Bassam Abidin, MBA
Bassam is a graduate of the University of Damascus (BA Business Administration) and the University of Toledo, USA (MBA Finance and MIS). Bassam has held a number of technical and managerial positions in local and international enterprises. He has worked on several assignments in the field of business optimization and market research covering industries like shipping, retail and distribution, printing, tobacco and banking. Bassam's specialty is business optimization, and he has focused on the challenges of growth and succession facing family-owned businesses.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
NewBoy FZCO
Position:
Sr. Manager, Operations
Time period:
March 2006 - Present
Description:
NewBoy FZCO is one of the preeminent regional companies engaged in the marketing and distribution of various toys, food, textile and stationery products. Headquartered in UAE, the company has operations in GCC, Levant, North Africa, in addition to India and Indonesia
Employer:
Acumen, Damascus, Syria.
Position:
Founding Partner
Time period:
July 2003 - Present
Description:
Consulting company offering market research, management consulting,
and financial advisory services.
Employer:
The Syrian Consulting Bureau for Development & Investment, Damascus, Syria.
Position:
Senior Analyst
Time period:
July 2002 - July 2003
Employer:
Schlumberger Oilfield Services, Damascus, Syria.
Position:
Financial Analyst
Time period:
September 2000 - July 2002
Employer:
University of Toledo, Finance and Business Economics Dept., Toledo, Ohio, USA
Position:
Research Assistant
Time period:
February 1999 - April 2000
Description:
Helped in examining tax deductions and its implications on leveraged
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) loans.
INFORMATION
Memberships:
Institute of Management Consultants USA - Professional Member
Acumen is a specialized provider of integrated business solutions and consulting services to the business community in Syria. Acumen was created in October 2003 and consists of a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals.
Management Studies graduate from Royal Holloway University of London with MSc in Accounting & Finance from London School of Economics & Political Science. Currently working as Vice President at The Nasco Group, and as General Manager at Allied Expo.
