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DERRICK BLACK

DERRICK BLACK

Raleigh

Summary

PMP-certified project management professional, adept in agile methodologies, and client relationship management. Successfully led cross-functional teams to enhance project efficiency and client satisfaction. Skilled in change management and performance reporting, driving impactful results in creative and technical project lifecycles.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Coordinator

Carimus
Raleigh
07.2022 - Current
  • Oversee creative and technical project lifecycles from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Implement effective change management strategies to mitigate project risks.
  • Ensure smooth transitions through project lifecycles by conducting lessons learned at each project phase.
  • Lead cross-functional teams using Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies to achieve project milestones, increasing efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction.

Account Coordinator

Hummingbird Creative Group
Cary
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Perform day-to-day project coordination to ensure project milestones are reached.
  • Produce copy for various marketing channels including: websites, blogs, social media, email campaigns, and press release.
  • Produce activity and metric reports for clients to track campaign performance.
  • Strategize concepts for various digital and print campaigns for clients across various industries.

Supervisor/Special Events and Subscription Services Coordinator

Raleigh Raw
Raleigh
01.2017 - 05.2021
  • Acted as a liaison between FOH staff and leadership, supporting operational needs and leading employee training programs.
  • Coordinated events and community outreach initiatives to enhance brand presence.
  • Collaborated with marketing team members to develop engaging content, generate innovative ideas, and maintain a consistent brand voice.

Creative Assistant

Offline Media, LLC.
Raleigh
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Assist creative director in the completion of assigned tasks including photography and crafting weekly newsletter.
  • Send out scheduled text updates and reminders to subscribers.
  • Host and attend community events to increase engagement and interest.
  • Source content for website and upload to event calendar.

Marketing Assistant

Ayima PR
Raleigh
05.2016 - 09.2016
  • Collaborated with online communities to support link-building initiatives and enhance domain authority.
  • Conducted keyword research and analyzed search engine rankings to uncover SEO growth opportunities for assigned accounts.

Front of House Supervisor/Production Marketing Team Member

Whole Foods Market
Raleigh
11.2009 - 08.2015
  • Supervised team of 50+ employees to ensure efficiency on sales floor.
  • Responsible for payroll, attendance, loss prevention, and complaint resolution.
  • Assist production lead with on-site merchandising opportunities.

Education

BA - Communications - Public Relations

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
01.2013

Skills

  • Project management
  • Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid methodologies
  • Client relationship management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Resource allocation and planning
  • Change management
  • Risk assessment
  • Performance reporting
  • Digital marketing

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Timeline

Project Coordinator

Carimus
07.2022 - Current

Account Coordinator

Hummingbird Creative Group
05.2021 - 07.2022

Creative Assistant

Offline Media, LLC.
06.2019 - 10.2019

Supervisor/Special Events and Subscription Services Coordinator

Raleigh Raw
01.2017 - 05.2021

Marketing Assistant

Ayima PR
05.2016 - 09.2016

Front of House Supervisor/Production Marketing Team Member

Whole Foods Market
11.2009 - 08.2015

BA - Communications - Public Relations

North Carolina State University

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