Tevan Naidoo
Durban
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Rapid Diagnostics South Africa Pty Ltd, adept in business development and project management. Excelled in leveraging logistics management and interpersonal skills to foster client relationships, streamline operations, and drive profitability. Spearheaded innovative strategies, ensuring compliance and efficiency, while mentoring teams for peak performance.
Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of Clinical Diagnostics. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Director and CEO
Rapid Diagnostics South Africa Pty Ltd
11.2022 - Current
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Genomics Lab Manager
Metagenomix PTY Ltd
01.2022 - Current
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Designed processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks.
- Planned and coordinated new development programs to meet deadlines within R 4 000 000 budget.
- Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
- Kept equipment maintained, facility clean, and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
- Managed operational documents and produced reports detailing activities.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Laboratory Research Assistant
Metagenomix PTY Ltd
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Genetics And Microbiology
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa12-2020
High School Diploma -
Greenbury Secondary School
12-2014
Skills
- Logistics Management
- Budget Control
- Project Management
- Staff Development
- Project Coordination
- Business Development
- Business Planning
Timeline
Director and CEO
Rapid Diagnostics South Africa Pty Ltd
11.2022 - Current
Genomics Lab Manager
Metagenomix PTY Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Laboratory Research Assistant
Metagenomix PTY Ltd
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Genetics And Microbiology
University of Witwatersrand
High School Diploma -
Greenbury Secondary School
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