Derek Gleason
Clarks Summit,PA
Summary
Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant business acumen.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Piedmont Managed Services
11.2017 - Current
- Worked in a fully remote setting
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw daily activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Developed proprietary software to monitor workflow to ensure proper work completion.
Vice President of Operations
D & L Holding Group
06.2010 - 11.2017
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration for optimal business outcomes.
Owner
FOF Management
07.2007 - 12.2009
- Charter career of music artists both nationally and internationally, develop relationships with legal and marketing teams, record labels, and media
- Negotiate contracts on artists behalf,
- Analyze international paperwork and ensure proper compliance
- Formulate marketing plans with various team members.
- Required time to live and work in London with extended stays in Berlin.
Head of Marketing (New England)
V2 Records
08.2005 - 09.2008
- Formalize marketing plans for the New England region of U.S. for international recording company working directly with NYC and London offices
- Promote new artists and releases while bringing awareness to label
- Review marketing strategies during monthly meetings
- Develop mixed media marketing strategies
- Analyze and compile marketing data in region,
- Event planning
- Talent scout in New England region,
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing
Penn State University
State College, PA06.2009
Associate of Arts - Music Industry And Marketing
Northeastern University
Boston, MA06.2006
Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Operations Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Business Management
- Software Development
- International Business
- SEO
- Leadership
Accomplishments
- Steady growth leading company tripling sales and manufacturing output with no additional hires
- Developed and executed successful international marketing campaigns
- Increase sales 30% in key markets throughout the United States
- Developed, designed, and implemented new software for work verification and tracking
- Expanded reach of company from small Mid-Atlantic presence to national level
Timeline
Director of Operations
Piedmont Managed Services
11.2017 - Current
Vice President of Operations
D & L Holding Group
06.2010 - 11.2017
Owner
FOF Management
07.2007 - 12.2009
Head of Marketing (New England)
V2 Records
08.2005 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing
Penn State University
Associate of Arts - Music Industry And Marketing
Northeastern University