Zain Abdee

Development and business professional with 5+ years of experience spanning enterprise development, market research, and field-based M&E across Gilgit-Baltistan and international contexts. Proven track record delivering consultancy projects, baseline studies, and community programmes in partnership with organisations including UNDP, AKDN, and GBRSP. Seeking roles that combine research, advisory, and community impact in NGO, private sector, or remote consulting environments.

Operations Manager at Silk Route Bazar (2025-09 – Present)

• Oversaw day-to-day operations across inventory, order processing, fulfillment, and customer support to ensure smooth end-to-end e-commerce execution.
• Coordinated with suppliers and logistics partners to maintain stock availability, improve delivery performance, and resolve shipment/quality issues.
• Implemented and maintained SOPs for receiving, storage, packing, and returns to improve consistency and operational control.
• Tracked operational KPIs (order accuracy, fulfillment timelines, stock variances) and prepared weekly performance reports for leadership.
• Led and scheduled operations staff; assigned workloads, coached team members, and enforced quality and service standards.
• Partnered with sales/marketing to align promotions with inventory capacity, pricing updates, and product availability on the website.

Business Development Officer at Evercode Lab (2024-11 – 2025-06)

• Conducted market research and competitive analysis in Web3/blockchain services to identify target segments, partners, and go-to-market opportunities.
• Built and progressed a client/partner pipeline for payment integrations, node-hosting, and blockchain advisory through targeted outreach and discovery calls.
• Supported proposal development and deal negotiation by translating client needs into clear scopes, timelines, and service packages.
• Contributed to revenue growth by advancing strategic partnerships and positioning the firm within the blockchain services ecosystem.

Research Consultant (Master's Thesis) at GBRSP & HSE University (2024-09 – 2025-04)

Project: Impact Assessment of Regional Management Strategies on Economic Outcomes of Village Agriculture Cooperatives in Gilgit-Baltistan

• Designed and conducted primary field research to assess the economic impact of regional management strategies on village-level agriculture cooperatives across Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Collected and analysed qualitative and quantitative data through structured interviews, surveys, and field visits in partnership with Gilgit-Baltistan Rural Support Programme (GBRSP).
• Delivered findings and strategic recommendations to inform cooperative management practices and rural livelihoods programming.
• Applied value chain and organisational analysis frameworks to evaluate cooperative performance across multiple GB districts.

Business Strategy Consultant (Contract) at EVDEKimi (2024-02 – 2024-05)

Project: Perspectives of the Housing Development and Renting Business in Bali

• Performed market and competitor research on Bali's housing development and rental landscape, including demand drivers, buyer/tenant segments, and preferred locations.
• Assessed pricing and rent dynamics, operating model considerations (sales/rental channels, property management), and key regulatory or compliance factors affecting feasibility and risk.
• Built scenario-based insights and strategic recommendations (positioning, target segments, and go-to-market options) to support planning and investment decisions.
• Delivered a structured report and presentation summarizing insights, assumptions, and actionable next steps for leadership.

Enterprise Development Officer at Gilgit-Baltistan Rural Support Programme (GBRSP) (2023-01 – 2023-06)

• Led community-based business identification with local stakeholders to shortlist potential entrepreneurs for livelihoods support.
• Provided enterprise development coaching (business planning, costing/pricing, basic bookkeeping, and financial planning) to selected micro/small businesses.
• Designed and facilitated training sessions on small business development and financial planning, adapting content to community needs.
• Conducted value chain analysis on high-value products (e.g., gemstones, local organic goods) and documented recommendations for market linkages and growth.

Intern at United Nations Development Program (UNDP)-GLOF (2022-09 – 2022-12)

• Part of the team to conduct study on the climate change impact on glaciers in Karakoram.
• Team member of the social mobilization to organize communities to develop plans for glacier lake outburst floods in Karakoram Mountain area.
• Conducted base line study of three of the major high-risk valleys of glaciers lake outburst flooding.

Enumerator (Socio-Economic Survey) at Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) (2022-06 – 2022-08)

• Collected and organized socio-economic survey data using structured tools and field protocols; ensured timely stakeholder communication and scheduling.
• Compiled, cleaned, and verified data accuracy and completeness prior to entry and reporting.
• Supported research outputs used for evidence-based programming and policy development.

Data Annotator (GIS/Mapping) at TerraLabe (2019-10 – 2020-01)

• Annotated and labeled geospatial features for mapping projects, following quality standards and structured taxonomies.
• Maintained high accuracy and consistency across datasets; performed validation checks and issue flagging for rework.
• Supported basic visualization and documentation to communicate dataset readiness and coverage.

Master's in International Business – HSE University (Higher School of Economics)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration – COMSATS University Islamabad