Michael Savvides
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English Full professional proficiency
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Afrikaans Professional working proficiency
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Greek Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Association of MBAs Membership
Association of MBAsJan, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Startup Grind
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United States
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Events Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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West LA Chapter Director
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Jan 2021 - Present
As the Startup Grind West LA Chapter Director, I have taken up a voluntary role for running inspiring, empowering events every month in Los Angeles California. A Chapter Director forms part of a community of leaders that bring together all of our global communities into the largest network of entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, and students, connecting unique communities like Silicon Valley to Shanghai, London to Bombay, and Mexico City to Cape Town. We follow a simple golden rule: give, rather than take. These values are at the core of every event, and in mind as a director. Without our values, we are just another networking event. With them, we can be cultural ambassadors of a more open, more connected entrepreneurial culture. Show less
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Quickmed Diagnostic, Laboratories
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United States
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Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Operations
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Dec 2020 - Sep 2023
- Led the successful growth and transformation of QuickMed Diagnostics as Vice President, overseeing the expansion of laboratory operations across multiple locations. - Orchestrated the handling of over 10,000 samples daily, strategically managing resources and implementing efficient workflows to ensure accurate and timely results. - Diversified testing capabilities beyond virology, incorporating immunology, chemistry, haematology, microbiology, and serology, catering to unique customer needs and expanding the laboratory's service portfolio. - Implemented strategic delegation and promotion of internal talent, fostering a sense of ownership and commitment among team members, resulting in improved productivity and employee satisfaction. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including R&D, technology, and business development, to drive innovation, introduce new testing methodologies, and enhance operational efficiency. - Championed a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity, fostering long-term relationships with healthcare providers and positioning QuickMed Diagnostics as a trusted partner in diagnostic services. - Recognized for outstanding leadership and awarded the "Outstanding Leadership Award" by the Health 2.0 Conference, underscoring the impact of strategic vision and strong leadership on organizational success. - Oversaw budgetary planning and financial management, effectively controlling costs and maximizing resources to drive profitability and sustainable growth. - Actively involved in industry associations, staying abreast of the latest advancements and regulations, and leveraging industry networks to drive thought leadership and stay ahead of industry trends. Show less
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Sportsfinda
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United States
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Blockchain Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Oct 2021 - Feb 2023
A dedicated athlete NFT Marketplace platform and podcast, connecting fans with their sports teams and athletes through Web3. We help athletes + organizations within the professional and college space launch NFT projects in order to support their brand and help them utilise their NIL. A dedicated athlete NFT Marketplace platform and podcast, connecting fans with their sports teams and athletes through Web3. We help athletes + organizations within the professional and college space launch NFT projects in order to support their brand and help them utilise their NIL.
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A.P. Moller - Maersk
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Denmark
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Warehouse Operational Design, Management Systems & Automation
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Oct 2019 - Sep 2021
- Holding specialized knowledge and experience in the implementation, system interface collaboration, system testing and project execution of Warehouse Management Systems. Namely JDA and Manhattan Scale.- Successfully implemented noteworthy retail and e-commerce customer implementation projects that encompass an automated warehouse conveyor/sortation system, repaying the company $20-25 million over a 5-year payback period.- Leading system implementation and testing project for clients such as Macy’s, Amazon, The Gap, The Home Depot and JC Penny in identifying and planning out the application of specialized equipment storage and retrieval systems to perform tasks previously handled by semi-skilled labor, removing 10-30% of wasted time due to labor related operational inefficiencies.- Identify and understand business requirements, designing tailored project processes into technical design documents Design of new or redesign of current warehouse processes to improve operational efficiency based on business requirements, effectively securing a very large portion of The Gap’s business on the West Coast of the US through solution implementations.- Analyzing the effectiveness of current operational processes to develop strategies to identify and improve workflow effectiveness, removing unnecessary waste with Six Sigma techniques, saving Maersk Warehouse and Distribution Operations on associated warehouse labor costs.- Prioritize, plan, test and implement new WMS releases, ensuring process and system changes are documented through SOP’s and effectively cascaded down into the organization. Show less
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Custom Stops Team Manager in Delivery Team
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Jun 2018 - Sep 2019
- Led the Custom Stops Team as the team of five unique and diverse individuals, driving increased revenue by 18%. We were able to recoup money previously lost due to internal process inefficiencies, adding R2-R3 Million ($150 000) each month to the team's revenue stream.- Led a project implementation that resolved two core business issues. Together with Maersk’s sister company, AMPT Terminals and Depots, we collaborated on enhancing the capabilities of depots to take on an additional 200 containers a month for custom stop inspections that was previously ignored giving the business to competition, now driving additional revenue within the Maersk organization.- Established and maintained close relationships with our customers, the port authority, the depots, the South African Revenue and Police force authorities, the truckers and the relevant teams within Maersk that execute the movement and release of the containers.- Improved custom stop container turnaround from a previous average of 5 days to release a container, to an average of three days, saving the customer thousands of dollars on detention and demurrage related costs, driving additional existing and new customer business, creating a president for improved customer experience across the local industry. Show less
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Cluster Customer Insight & Innovation Manager in Trade and Marketing Team (L4)
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Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
- Selected Amongst 70 international candidates to take part in the “Go With Maersk” Accelerated Leadership Program, commencing a two year rotation in South Africa initially, travelling to four continents within that time to work with Maersk teams in Shanghai, San Francisco, Nairobi ad Copenhagen to come in and innovate existing business process.- Founded the Maersk Go for Green Initiative, introduced to help get our NPS back to a positive score after 5 years of being negative. In Q4 of 2017 our NPS was -27, using customer insights and introducing specific strategies, moving the NPS score to +12 in 9 months, recognized for the 144% increase by the global CEO Soren Skou, setting a global standard for Maersk customer engagement.- Worked cross functionally with the customer sales team, creating an innovative liner bag solution for Food Grade Container Customers, saving the customer 15% on associated costs, securing an additional 250 containers a month, generating a surplus of $150 000 of added revenue each month.- Led the implementation of the “One-Stop-Shop '' customer portal website, creating a significant positive impact on the customer service team, reducing inbound call volumes by 25%, freeing up time for Customer Service agents to proactively do value added services. Show less
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ParkUpp
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South Africa
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Real Estate
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Co-Founder
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Mar 2017 - Jan 2021
ParkUpp is an online peer-to-peer market place, which allows people to rent out their privately owned parking space to people in need of parking on a long and short-term basis. ParkUpp is an online peer-to-peer market place, which allows people to rent out their privately owned parking space to people in need of parking on a long and short-term basis.
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Nielsen
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United States
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Technology, Information and Media
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700 & Above Employee
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Advanced Analytics Consultant (AAC)
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
• Assisted in managing customer accounts by providing expert level analytic consultation offering client solutions and addressing questions regarding the methodology and analysis we would use. • Managed the delivery of AAC products & services to clients such as Unilever, Adcock Ingram and Tiger Brands. • Worked closely with the AAC team development, output, execution and integration within the business, ensuring all deadlines were kept. • Drove aggressive revenue targets to grow/increase client base, attending client-facing meeting and suggesting the various models we could offer to improve the clients’ service offering. • Dealt directly and formed strong relationships with big clients, attending to any needs or concerns the client may have had. Show less
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Air Conditioning Solutions (ZA)
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Johannesburg Area, South Africa
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Project Manager
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Feb 2013 - Jan 2014
• Organised the various professional people working on a project. • Carried out regular project risk assessments. • Made sure that all the aims of the project were constantly met. • Ensured the quality standards are met on a project, whilst maintaining a close relationship with the clients and project architects. • Used project management software to keep track of people and progress of the project. • Monitored sub-contractors to ensure guidelines were maintained. • Supervised, costing and billing of the projects. • using project management software to keep track of people and progress • Monitoring sub-contractors to ensure guidelines were maintained • Overseeing, costing and billing of the projects Show less
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