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Derrick Fletcher

Little Rock,AR

Summary

Forward-thinking, growth-driven professional specializing in executing strategy to design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions to maximize revenue growth, market penetration, and customer engagement. A professional recognized for the ability to leverage performance, to build and lead strong teams, to be change agents. An organizational leader adept at multiple facets of business operations and strategic problem-solving that leverages and gains consensus among stakeholders.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

Evernest
01.2022 - Current

Advised senior leadership team on operational strategy performance impact on organizational effectiveness, market analysis, customer engagement, and operational deficiencies. Recruited and hired to provide stabilization. Recruited, developed, and led a team to support a hyper-scaling business model.

  • Stabilized EBITDA ~17%+
  • Delivered YOY revenue growth of ~64%
  • Reduced Delinquency rate ~20%+
  • Improved maintenance efficiency by ~30%
  • Increased market penetration by ~22%


Area Business Leader

Benevis Practice Services
09.2011 - 12.2021

Provided strategic leadership for a Dental Service Organization supporting ongoing growth and development. Created and implemented market analysis plans. Adhered to applicable laws and regulations to ensure facilities were in compliance with State and Federal regulations to include tracking staff education and certifications. Maintained knowledge of benefits claim processing, claims principles, medical terminology, and procedures and HIPAA regulations.

  • Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish growth of 220% over eight year period
  • Direct support to practice managers and 35+ health providers for operational and clinical functions for multi-unit operation, provided guidance and leadership to 120+ employees
  • Increased provider satisfaction scores 10% by collecting and managing net promoter scores
  • Redesigned workflow processes for patient access and clinical operation, resulting in reduction of wait times by 30%

Manager

Kroger Company
12.2006 - 09.2011

Leveraged an understanding of the customer, business needs, and desirable culture to impact key performance indicators. Cultivated partnerships between vendors, suppliers, and distribution centers to maximize operational output.

  • Produced 3 million dollars in profit for the store
  • Led a team of 110+ employees
  • Established objectives to reduce shrink to 2%
  • Reduced hazards, incidents, and lost-time accidents to improve overall OSHA scores
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, and technology upgrades
  • Fostered relationships with local and national suppliers to obtain best price, quality, and delivery of products

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL

Graduate Level Certification: - Management

University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Bachelors of Science - Health And Human Performance

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Skills

  • Business Planning and Development
  • Profit and Loss Responsibility
  • Project Management
  • Operational Leadership
  • Transformational Change
  • Policy and Procedure Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Leadership and Development
  • Process Improvement

Accomplishments

  • U.S. Army Commissioned Officer
  • Cosmic Sales Awardee
  • Most Industrious Awardee
  • Account Management - 220% Growth
  • Leadership - Stabilized EBITBA ~17%+
  • Relationship Management - Improved NPS 10%+
  • Market Penetration - 22% Growth
  • Interpersonal Savvy - High retention rates
  • Lean Management - Reduced Shrink ~ 2%


Timeline

Director of Operations

Evernest
01.2022 - Current

Area Business Leader

Benevis Practice Services
09.2011 - 12.2021

Manager

Kroger Company
12.2006 - 09.2011

Master of Business Administration -

Columbia Southern University

Graduate Level Certification: - Management

University of Arkansas At Little Rock

Bachelors of Science - Health And Human Performance

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Community Engagement

  • Executive Board Member of National Guard Association of Arkansas
  • Executive Board Member of Little Rock Organizing Committee
  • Vice Chairman of Promiseland Community Development Center Board
  • Vice Chairman of Community Engagement Team
Derrick Fletcher