Matthias F.

Independent Management Consultant (Freelancer under §18 Income Tax Act)

Hattingen, Germany

Experience

Dec 2024 - Present
9 months

Independent Management Consultant (Freelancer under §18 Income Tax Act)

  • Consulting services for SMEs and skilled trades
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023
4 years
Germany

COO

AMEVIDA SE

  • Overall responsibility for 2,200 employees at ten locations in Germany
  • Revenue and budget responsibility (> EUR 100 million)
  • Business and strategy development, establishment of three subsidiaries through post-merger integration after acquisition
  • Development and expansion of strategic customer relationships, increasing EBITDA by EUR 2.252 million (responsible for sales and marketing)
  • 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 accountability, development and launch of a project manager program that strengthens leadership skills at all levels and promotes agile work methods, result: 53% reduction in employee turnover through increased motivation, stronger alignment with company goals and more flexible work practices
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
4 years
Germany

Managing Director & Authorized Signatory

AMEVIDA SE

  • Responsibility for 1,000 employees in North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Revenue and budget responsibility for the business unit
  • Management and development of the business unit, increasing DB1 by EUR 4.55 million
  • Sales management and expansion into new business areas, winning a total of eight new clients, including four blue-chip companies
  • Continuous optimization of operational processes, process harmonization and efficient bundling of tasks and responsibilities, eliminating redundant activities and significantly saving personnel resources
  • Design and implementation of a target agreement system 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
Germany

Head of Department

AMEVIDA SE

  • Management of five projects with a total of 450 employees
  • Improving project profitability, especially by increasing efficiency, increasing DB1 by EUR 0.95 million
  • Expansion of customer relationships, key account management
  • Founded and established a new brand and an independent 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
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Team Leader

AMEVIDA SE

  • Performance management of assigned projects according to company and client specifications, leadership and staff development, workforce planning
Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
2 years
Essen, Germany

Call Center Agent

AMEVIDA SE

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

Telephone Marketing

Naegele Weinvertriebs GmbH

  • Wine distribution
Jan 1998 - Dec 2002
5 years
Essen, Germany

Self-employed Activity

Bremer Eifrig GmbH

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

Civilian Service

DRK Meschede - Bernhard-Salzmann-Haus

Summary

  • Marketing

  • Sales

  • Operational Management

  • Key Account Management

  • BCM

  • Human Resource 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 Savviness

  • Customer Management

  • Lean Management

  • Success Factor Analysis

  • Quality Management

  • Process Optimization

  • Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)

  • Benchmarking

  • KPI Analysis

  • Agile Leadership

  • Value Stream Mapping

  • Financial Management

  • versatile

  • future-oriented

  • experienced across industries

  • open-minded

  • innovative

  • prudent

  • decisive

  • determined

  • strategic

  • creative

  • strong in execution

  • resilient

  • loyal

  • numbers-oriented

  • holistic

  • communicative

  • cooperative

  • team-oriented

  • eager to learn

  • efficient

  • to be successful with the team

  • a dynamic environment

  • continuous improvement

  • innovative ideas

  • digital transformation

  • a productive environment

  • agile collaboration

  • diversity

  • a learning culture

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Dutch
Elementary

Education

Jan 2023 - Jun 2025

IHK Essen

Master Professional in Business Management · Business Administration · 1.4

The "Master Professional in Business Management (IHK)" is a publicly recognized advanced training that corresponds to EQF level 7—and thus is equivalent to the qualification level of an academic master's degree. The qualification provides comprehensive business, strategic and leadership skills and qualifies graduates for responsible management roles in middle and senior management.

The training is especially aimed at professionals with completed commercial or administrative vocational training and relevant professional experience. It combines solid business know-how with practical management skills and places a special focus on entrepreneurial thinking, leadership competence and the management of business processes.

Oct 2003 - Jun 2007
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Practical Social Sciences, Philosophy, Modern History

Oct 1995 - Jun 1999
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Law

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Certifications & licenses

PRINCE2 Agile Foundation Certified

Professional Scrum Master

Professional Scrum Product Owner

Master Professional in Business Management

Certified Dialog Marketing Specialist

Certified Call Center Manager

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