DERRICK ARNOLD
Operations Manager
New York,NY
Summary
Seasoned Professional with over 15 years of experience in various facets of business management. Applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing individuals and teams while improving processes for optimal results. I have a solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
JP Morgan
01.2006 - 01.2022
- Responsible for formulating strategies, improve performance, procuring material and resources in addition to securing compliance
- Create ways to increase quality of customer service and implement best practices across all levels with the goal to scale upward in the business
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, product management and marketing teams to construct annual budgets, employee development, product sustainability and market evaluation
- Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures for all relevant functions.
A&R and Publishing Manager
10K Records
01.2018 - Current
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Enhanced listener engagement by incorporating emotional storytelling and unique melodies in songwriting.
- Created compelling demo recordings that effectively showcased songwriting skills, leading to increased interest from publishers and record labels.
- Expanded distribution channels by negotiating contracts with new partners and vendors.
Production Cooridinator
Local 52 Motion Picture Mechanics
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Works alongside the Gaffer to execute the Director of Photography’s plan for camera and lighting
- Inventories and keeps track of all grip equipment before, during, and after the shoot
- Supervises and assigns construction crew to needed tasks
- Oversees builds and rigging of film stages
- Responsible for gathering, collecting, and analyzing relevant data from various sources, cleaning up and organizing the data to ensure accuracy and reliability, identifying patterns or trends by using software and tools, and preparing reports based on the analysis, highlighting key findings and insights.
Education
Erasmus Hall
New York, NYSkills
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Customer Service
- Planning and Implementation
- Operational Efficiency
- Client Relationships
- Goal Setting
Timeline
Production Cooridinator
Local 52 Motion Picture Mechanics
01.2021 - 01.2023
A&R and Publishing Manager
10K Records
01.2018 - Current
Operations Manager
JP Morgan
01.2006 - 01.2022
Erasmus Hall