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Matthias Flaschel

Independent Management Consultant

Matthias Flaschel
Hattingen, Germany

Experience

Dec 2024 - Present
1 year 3 months

Independent Management Consultant

  • Consulting services for SMEs and skilled trades
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
2 years

Master Professional in Business Management

  • self-directed training / studies
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023
4 years

COO

AMEVIDA SE

  • Overall responsibility for 2,200 employees at ten locations in Germany
  • Revenue and budget responsibility (> TEUR 100,000)
  • Business and strategy development, establishment of three subsidiaries through post-merger integration after acquisition
  • Development and expansion of strategic customer relationships, increasing EBITDA by TEUR 2,252 (sales and marketing responsibility)
  • Implementation of an AI-supported voice-to-script system to analyze and optimize customer interaction, increasing employee efficiency by 15% through targeted coaching interventions
  • Successful transformation of leadership style to transformational leadership with agile principles to inspire and empower employees while promoting rapid adaptation and ownership
  • Development and launch of a project manager program that strengthens leadership skills at all levels and promotes agile working methods, result: 53% reduction in employee turnover through increased motivation, stronger alignment with company goals, and more flexible working
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
4 years

Managing Director & Authorized Signatory

AMEVIDA SE

  • Personnel responsibility for 1,000 employees in North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Revenue and budget responsibility for the business unit
  • Management and development of the business unit, increase of DB1 by TEUR 4,550
  • Sales management & development into new business areas, acquisition of eight new clients in total, including four blue-chip companies
  • Continuous optimization of operational processes, harmonization of procedures, and efficient consolidation of tasks and responsibilities, eliminating redundant activities and significantly saving personnel resources
  • Design and implementation of a target agreement system that was adaptable to project-specific requirements for both employees and managers, resulting in a 12% increase in revenue and a significant reduction in absenteeism
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016
5 years

Department Manager

AMEVIDA SE

  • Management of five projects with a total of 450 employees
  • Improvement of project profitability, especially by increasing efficiency, resulting in a DB1 increase of TEUR 950
  • Expansion of customer relationships, key account management
  • Founding and establishment of a new brand and standalone business unit focused on providing tailored online marketing services, responsible for developing the business concept and building customer relationships and sales channels
Jan 2008 - Dec 2011
4 years

Team Leader

AMEVIDA SE

  • Managing the performance of projects under my leadership according to company and customer guidelines
  • Leadership and staff development
  • Personnel planning
Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
2 years

Call Center Agent

AMEVIDA SE

  • Selling telecommunication services
Jan 2003 - Dec 2007
5 years
Mülheim, Germany

Telemarketing

Naegele Weinvertriebs GmbH

  • Selling wine
Jan 1998 - Dec 2002
5 years
Essen, Germany

Freelance work

  • Promotion for Bremer Eifrig GmbH
Jan 1994 - Dec 1995
2 years

Civilian service

DRK Meschede - Bernhard-Salzmann-Haus

Agile Leadership

  • Training

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (13 years), Advertising (10 years), Food and Beverage (5 years), Education (2 years), Telecommunication (2 years), and Healthcare (2 years).

Professional Services
Advertising
Food and Beverage
Education
Telecommunication
Healthcare

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Marketing (15 years), Sales (14 years), Project Management (13 years), Operations (9 years), Human Resources (8 years), and Strategy (6 years).

Marketing
Sales
Project Management
Operations
Human Resources
Strategy

Skills

  • Marketing

  • Sales

  • Operations Management

  • Key Account Management

  • Bcm

  • Hr Management

  • Leadership

  • M&a And Pmi

  • Management Of Decentralized Units

  • Negotiation

  • Project Management

  • Budgeting

  • P&l Responsibility

  • Change Management

  • Personnel Development

  • Leadership

  • Operational & Sales Control

  • It Proficiency

  • Customer Management

  • Lean Management

  • Success Factor Analysis

  • Quality Management

  • Process Optimization

  • Continuous Improvement

  • Benchmarking

  • Kpi Analysis

  • Agile Leadership

  • Value Stream Mapping

  • Financial Management

  • Versatile

  • Future-oriented

  • Experienced Across Industries

  • Open-minded

  • Innovative

  • Prudent

  • Decisive

  • Goal-oriented

  • Strategic

  • Creative

  • Results-driven

  • Resilient

  • Loyal

  • Data-driven

  • Holistic

  • Communicative

  • Cooperative

  • Team-oriented

  • Eager To Learn

  • Efficient

  • To Succeed With The Team

  • A Dynamic Environment

  • Continuous Improvement

  • Innovative Ideas

  • Digital Transformation

  • A Productive Environment

  • Agile Collaboration

  • Diversity

  • A Learning Culture

  • Ms Office

  • Sharepoint & Teams

  • Crm Systems

  • Bi Systems

  • Omnichannel

  • Chatbots

  • Voice-to-script

  • Ai Tools

  • Big Data

  • Hr Databases

  • Trello

  • Miro

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Dutch
Elementary

Education

Oct 2023 - Jun 2024

Master Professional in Business Management · Business Management

Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

Dialog Marketing Specialist

Oct 2003 - Jun 2007

Practical Social Sciences, Philosophy and Modern History

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

PRINCE2 Agile Foundation Certified

Professional Scrum Master

Professional Scrum Product Owner

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Where is Matthias based?

Matthias is based in Hattingen, Germany.

What languages does Matthias speak?

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Dutch (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Matthias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Matthias would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Management Consultant, Master Professional in Business Management, COO.

What is Matthias's latest experience?

Matthias's most recent position is Independent Management Consultant.

What companies has Matthias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Matthias has worked for AMEVIDA SE.

Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Advertising, and Food and Beverage. Matthias also has some experience in Education, Telecommunication, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Project Management. Matthias also has some experience in Operations, Human Resources (HR), and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Education.

Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Operations, and Project Management.

What is Matthias's education?

Matthias holds a Master in Business Management and a Bachelor in Dialog Marketing Specialist.

Does Matthias have any certificates?

Matthias has 3 certificates. These include: PRINCE2 Agile Foundation Certified, Professional Scrum Master, and Professional Scrum Product Owner.

What is the availability of Matthias?

Matthias is immediately available for suitable projects.

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