Derek Bakken, Mba Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Endovision is an established supplier to the Australian Healthcare industry with a focus on the Operating Theatre.Our Product Portfolios cover Endoscopic Surgical Procedures, Patient Positioning, Surgical Smoke Solutions, Xenon and LED Light sources and Headlights.I am excited to add my input to a company that has a focus on seeking out and promoting innovation:Market Leading & Innovative Products:- Sunoptics Surgical - Global Class Leader in Xenon and LED Light-sources and… Show more Endovision is an established supplier to the Australian Healthcare industry with a focus on the Operating Theatre.Our Product Portfolios cover Endoscopic Surgical Procedures, Patient Positioning, Surgical Smoke Solutions, Xenon and LED Light sources and Headlights.I am excited to add my input to a company that has a focus on seeking out and promoting innovation:Market Leading & Innovative Products:- Sunoptics Surgical - Global Class Leader in Xenon and LED Light-sources and Headlights- Kyra Medical - Has turned the Surgical Stirrup and Patient Positioning market on it's head - MedicalTek - 3D Visualization System for Endoscopic SurgeryLocal Innovation and Design:- MAS Cholangiogram Forceps - Designed in Australia and Made in Germany- Cockatoo Blue Smoke Solutions - Designed and Made in AustraliaAt Endovision we are starting to add new products to the funnel and look forward to releasing them to you over the next 12 months. Show less

Vermont, Victoria, Australia

My role at Custom Built Fences to implement Cultural and Procedural Change to bring about significant growth. In the face of COVID we are having exceptional success and I am proud of my team and the way they have embraced our improved direction.Custom Built Fences is a bespoke provider of high end Australian Made Masonry, Modular and Steel Fences. Our organisation provides an End to End service from Planning Approvals and Design through in-house Fabrication and Manufacturing to… Show more My role at Custom Built Fences to implement Cultural and Procedural Change to bring about significant growth. In the face of COVID we are having exceptional success and I am proud of my team and the way they have embraced our improved direction.Custom Built Fences is a bespoke provider of high end Australian Made Masonry, Modular and Steel Fences. Our organisation provides an End to End service from Planning Approvals and Design through in-house Fabrication and Manufacturing to Construction.Services include:- Planning, Design & Drawings- Steel & Aluminium Fabrication, Wrought Iron Works- Gate Automation and Intercom Installation- Demolition, Foundation & Footing Excavation and Construction- Masonry Construction including Rendering and Capping Show less

Ferntree Gully, Victoria

Start-up; Medical Devices & Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Manufacturing, Import/Export, Distribution, Development, Commercialisation, Warehousing & Logistics. Also developed Third Party Logistics (3PL) business with OEM manufacturing for St John Ambulance VIC.

Melbourne, Australia

Medical Device DivisionWith a focus on innovative and functional design Cockatoo Blue’s products included: First Aid and Custom Packed Surgical Kits, Diathermy Components, In Pendant Surgical Smoke Evacuation Systems (IPSES) and Operating Table Accessories. Offering B2B and B2C Sales to Clinical Staff, Procurement and Consumers.HIGHLIGHTS: - Developed and executed an innovative strategic plan to raise capital and develop assets- Completed R&D, established a Class 350… Show more Medical Device DivisionWith a focus on innovative and functional design Cockatoo Blue’s products included: First Aid and Custom Packed Surgical Kits, Diathermy Components, In Pendant Surgical Smoke Evacuation Systems (IPSES) and Operating Table Accessories. Offering B2B and B2C Sales to Clinical Staff, Procurement and Consumers.HIGHLIGHTS: - Developed and executed an innovative strategic plan to raise capital and develop assets- Completed R&D, established a Class 350 Cleanroom- Implemented Lean Manufacturing / Inventory Management Processes- Developed Effective National & International Sales, Marketing and Distribution Channels Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Contract Services DivisionIn 2009 Cockatoo Blue entered an expansionary arrangement to provide St John Ambulance efficient Operational Services including; Warehousing, Distribution, Logistics and Manufacturing. At the time St John was suffering from significant inefficiencies supplying these services internally including; slow, inaccurate delivery and stock management. HIGHLIGHTS: - Locally manufactured First Aid Kits with Multiple Warehouse Sites and 1000+ SKU's- Managed… Show more Contract Services DivisionIn 2009 Cockatoo Blue entered an expansionary arrangement to provide St John Ambulance efficient Operational Services including; Warehousing, Distribution, Logistics and Manufacturing. At the time St John was suffering from significant inefficiencies supplying these services internally including; slow, inaccurate delivery and stock management. HIGHLIGHTS: - Locally manufactured First Aid Kits with Multiple Warehouse Sites and 1000+ SKU's- Managed contracts, stakeholders & logistics for 10 divisions including Toyota & Dept of Defence.- Efficient Stock Control by reducing shrinkage to <0.5% and reducing pick errors to <0.5%.- Improved Dispatch/Delivery Times < 24/48 hours. Show less

Australia

iDareU is an important Human Rights and Advocacy organisation in the Disability Sector.iDareU strives to achieve natural inclusion for people with Disabilities and their Carer'siDareU's advocacy services encompass National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan support to ensure fair and practical outcomes.

Heathmont, Victoria

Consultancy Role as Director and Business Adviser: Contract Negotiation, Culture Transformation, Corporate Governance, Staff Management, Marketing and Rent Roll Development. Whole of business turn around into Award winning office - Successful sale 2014.HIGHLIGHTS:- Successfully implemented Management & Marketing Process Reforms- Astute HR & Corporate Stakeholder Management- Turnover and Capital Growth exceeding 350%

Australia

Direct Sourcing of Healthcare Consumables from Low Cost Countries. Full process management including: Supplier identification and quality assessment, clinical assessment groups, regulatory affairs, supply contract negotiation, importing ...

Melbourne, Australia

Product Sourcing and Supplier Management, Marketing Mix, Training ...

Australia

As a founder of Advanced O.R.T. (Operating Room Technologies) - Australian Surgical Manufacturing, Sales & Distribution, I led the organisation from start-up to a significant National Healthcare Supplier.HIGHLIGHTS:- Employed, Developed & Managed outstanding Sales & Marketing Team which drove our Growth- Achieved multi-million dollar turnover and average Year on Year growth exceeding 40%- Developed diverse Multi-Function teams across all facets of the business, significant… Show more As a founder of Advanced O.R.T. (Operating Room Technologies) - Australian Surgical Manufacturing, Sales & Distribution, I led the organisation from start-up to a significant National Healthcare Supplier.HIGHLIGHTS:- Employed, Developed & Managed outstanding Sales & Marketing Team which drove our Growth- Achieved multi-million dollar turnover and average Year on Year growth exceeding 40%- Developed diverse Multi-Function teams across all facets of the business, significant Management Structure (multiple direct reports) and positive ‘Outcome’ driven Culture- Set-up National Structure: Sales Offices, Distribution, Service & Manufacturing Facilities located in: > Victoria, New South Wales, South Australian and Queensland- Acquisition of Futuremedics P/L- After 6 years of consistent growth I negotiated the sale of AORT to Life HealthCare Show less

Australia

Identification, Sourcing and Negotiation to secure local and international Products and Agencies for supply to the Australian Hospital / Surgical marketDevelopment of Pricing, Marketing and Sales StrategiesImplementation of Regulatory Affairs (TGA) and QA proceduresDevelopment and Management of Sales Force

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Distinction

Graduate Diploma Of Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, General, Distinction

Bachelor Of Psychology, Psychology

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Computer Science - Major, Statistics - Minor / Applied Mathematics - Minor, Computer Science - Complete, Statistics - Complete, Applied Mathematics - Incomp

Activities and Societies: Chairperson - Activities Committee

Bachelor Of Business, Completed: Marketing - Major, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Accounting, Economics - Complete / Degree - Incomplete