DEREK NANCE
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in special events, product launches, and trade show marketing. Strong in planning, vendor coordination, and relationship building. Focused on delivering polished events that strengthen brand awareness and meet business objectives.
Overview
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1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Coordinator
AB ONE
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
05.2002 - 10.2026
- Proposed ideas for internal and external initiatives to enhance brand awareness and promotion efforts.
- Negotiated advantageous pricing and placements with vendors and media outlets for marketing projects.
- Supported planning and coordination of conferences, trade shows, seminars, and webinars.
- Worked with external vendors to help complete projects on budget and on schedule.
- Mentored marketing team members individually and in groups to enhance skill sets and improve overall performance.
- Developed strategic partnerships with clients to build lasting relationships with internal and external parties.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals to add value to the marketing team.
Special Events Coordinator
Great Plains Coca-Cola
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
08.1989 - 04.2002
- Coordinated and executed over XX large-scale events annually, including logistics, vendor management, and attendee experience.
- Coordinated Great Plains Coca-Cola special events and brand activations
- Scheduled venue, vendor, and delivery logistics for event setup
- Managed event calendars, timelines, and staff assignments
- Communicated with clients, partners, and internal sales teams
- Worked with professional and trade associations to create memorable and successful events.
Education
High School Diploma -
U.S. GRANT
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Event planning
- Event logistics
- Vendor management
- Exhibit management
- Negotiation skills
- Product launches
- Content marketing
- Market analysis
- Partnership building
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Detail-oriented
- Work prioritization
- Microsoft Excel
Accomplishments
- ON-PREMISE SALES WINNER IN 2004 WITH BACARDI SALES AND PLACEMENTS
- ON-PREMISE SALESMAN OF THE YEAR 2004
- SALES EXECUTION WINNER Q3 2013
Certification
- CLASS A CDL STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Timeline
Marketing Coordinator
AB ONE
05.2002 - 10.2026
Special Events Coordinator
Great Plains Coca-Cola
08.1989 - 04.2002
High School Diploma -
U.S. GRANT