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Ensured sales budgets were achieved for fuels and lubricants within the mining channel, managing pricing, rebates, and discount levels. Nurtured customer relationships, controlled gross margin, managed credit accounts, and ensured proper stock management and sales forecasting.

Participated in the extraction of rare earth metals from mineral ore using solvent extraction and performed electro winning tests for copper recovery. Operated industrial pilot plant equipment, adhered to standard operating procedures, and assisted with process limits and troubleshooting.

Conducted organic synthesis, purification, and analysis of possible HIV-1 inhibitors. Gained hands-on experience in industrial organic chemistry, synthetic methodology, product purification, and current analytical techniques.

Synthesized coordination polymers and analyzed crystals using various analytical and spectroscopic techniques. Performed single-crystal structure determination.

Assisted 1st year students during practical laboratory sessions. Marked practical reports.

Managed key accounts and developed new business opportunities within the laboratory and process control environment. Implemented sales strategies, performed market analysis, organized marketing activities, and provided application support and training.

Obtained new business opportunities through grid marketing, cold calling, and client presentations. Performed market analysis to identify new clients and organized sales activities to grow the business while maintaining existing key accounts.

Bioinorganic Medicinal Chemistry: Anti-microbial V9IV) & Cu(II) chelates for MDR-TB. Work presented at the SACI honors symposium, 31 October 2013.

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Applied Chemistry. Gained foundational knowledge in chemical principles and laboratory techniques. Studied the practical application of chemistry in various industrial contexts.