Derek French
Lebanon,TN
Summary
Business Development and Project Management Professional with a BA in Business Administration and PMP certification, specializing in strategic growth, revenue optimization, and cross-functional team leadership. Over 5 years of experience driving top-line revenue growth, reducing operational costs, and achieving 30%+ efficiency gains. Skilled in contract negotiations, risk management, data analytics, and optimizing customer satisfaction. Ready to bring a results-driven approach to achieving operational and strategic excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Member
Devices for Autism
04.2024 - Current
- Increased sponsorship revenue by 20% through strategic community engagement and visibility efforts.
- Enhanced stakeholder relationships and communication, driving project success and improving program impact.
- Spearheaded fundraising initiatives that contributed to substantial revenue growth, ensuring resource availability for ongoing projects.
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
Program Director
Electronics Recycling Solutions
07.2022 - Current
- Boosted revenue by 30% by identifying and addressing inefficiencies in operations and sales processes.
- Led cross-functional teams to improve customer satisfaction by 25% in under a year, implementing service optimizations.
- Negotiated and secured major contracts, contributing to significant revenue growth and a 20% reduction in contract liabilities.
- Managed team dynamics, aligning project execution with company goals to ensure timely, budget-compliant results.
- Developed a new client onboarding process, reducing onboarding time by 15% and increasing client retention by 10%.
Operations Manager
Rooms To Go
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Achieved 20% improvement in operational efficiency by implementing data-driven process enhancements.
- Reduced stockouts by 15% annually through accurate forecasting and strategic inventory management.
- Managed a $2M+ budget, achieving substantial cost savings through risk mitigation and optimized procurement practices.
- Directed recruitment, training, and scheduling for over 40 associates, ensuring consistent team performance.
- Improved workflow by introducing an automated tracking system, cutting administrative time by 25%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
St. Petersburg Colelge
St. Petersburg, FL12-2019
Skills
Data Analytic
CRM Salesforce
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Excel
Strategic Partnerships
Contract Negotiation
Change Management
Budgeting and Forecasting
Sales Strategy
Stakeholder Engagement
Team Leadership
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Core Competencies
- Business Development: Revenue growth, contract negotiation, sponsorship acquisition
- Project Management: Scope and risk management, budget oversight, cross-functional leadership
- Operational Efficiency: Process improvement, data analytics, workflow optimization
- Customer Satisfaction: Service enhancement, customer experience management
- Technical Skills: Microsoft Project, Excel, CRM, data analysis tools
Timeline
Board Member
Devices for Autism
04.2024 - Current
Program Director
Electronics Recycling Solutions
07.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Rooms To Go
01.2020 - 07.2022
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
St. Petersburg Colelge
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