Derek Saylor
Springfield,MO
Summary
Experienced manager skilled in project delivery, team leadership, and maintaining operational efficiency. Proven ability to enhance productivity and profitability through strategic process improvements. Strong communicator, adept at building partnerships to achieve project goals within budget and on time.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Manager
Dewitt & Associates
Springfield, MO
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Maintain all equipment and tools to ensure proper usage
- Manage requests for tools and equipment
- Manage the distribution inventory and supplies across all company locations
- Manage the inventory and distribution of all PPE
- Develop and monitor tool and equipment budget
- Ensure adequate inventory and distribution of required jobsite and regulatory signage
- Complete a written quarterly inventory report of all materials, equipment, tools, and supplies with current location.
- Proper execution of facilities management plans
- Manage routine maintenance and repair of building HVAC systems
- Manage lawncare and planting beds
- Manage fleet vehicles and oversee vehicle maintenance
General Contractor
Derek Saylor LLC
St Louis, MO
03.2022 - 10.2023
- GC for historical remodel in downtown St Louis.
- Worked with the regional Historical Society to ensure accuracy and design flow
- Collaborate with architect on design build concepts for client requests
- Manage material purchase and delivery for all skilled trades
- Maintain budget across all aspects of build out
- Perform general construction tasks as needed
- Client meetings weekly throughout build out for collaboration and budgetary updates
Project Manager
Rhino Construction
Knoxville/Memphis, TN
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Proxy management general construction duties for Target Stores remodel
- Plan and implement phased construction timeline
- Maintain updated material lists for phased rebuild. (Steel, drywall, paint, etc)
- Maintain tools for general construction use and replace or repair as needed.
- Managed phased demolition to ensure store cleanliness upon opening each day.
- Collaborate with skilled trades to ensure smooth transitions between build phases
- Report to Rhino regional project manager on progress and budgetary concerns.
Engagement Operations Manager
Ansira
St Louis, MO
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Manage multiple projects across a digital platform for Coca-Cola Co.
- Build internal communication websites for events and conferences
- Maintain cross platform data driven collaboration between multiple sites
- Lead a team built from multiple departments to deliver complex websites
- Manage client relationship through email, phone, and Microsoft Teams
- Build strong working relationships with industry leaders and collaborators
Relationship Manager
Ricoh USA
St Louis, MO
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Manage business relationships with Reseller partners.
- Provide quotes for Printers, Laser Projectors, and Interactive Whiteboards
- Attend 3-5 trade shows per year. Working a booth and entertaining clients.
- On-site training for new products, and advice on creating new revenue streams
Producer/Engineer/Artist
Self Employed
St Louis, MO
12.2012 - 12.2025
- Create and maintain a large collection of instrumental tracks for purchase or collaboration.
- Assist musical artists with song creation.
- Perform mixing and mastering of completed musical tracks
- Utilize social media, apps, and artist collaboration sites to build the brand
- Attend social events, live shows, and industry gatherings across the country.
- Build strong working relationships with industry leaders and collaborators
Skills
-Project Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Job-site Health and Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Leadership and Team Management
- Sales analysis
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Project coordination
- Budget management
- Collaboration skills
- Attention to detail
- Vendor engagement
- Customer service
- Sales promotions
- Social media marketing
- POS systems
- Consultative sales
Locations
- Springfield, MO
- St Louis, MO
- Knoxville, TN
References
Upon request
Timeline
Shop Manager
Dewitt & Associates
11.2023 - 07.2025
General Contractor
Derek Saylor LLC
03.2022 - 10.2023
Project Manager
Rhino Construction
04.2021 - 01.2022
Engagement Operations Manager
Ansira
06.2020 - 02.2021
Relationship Manager
Ricoh USA
06.2016 - 10.2019
Producer/Engineer/Artist
Self Employed
12.2012 - 12.2025