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
2022.07 - 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
2021.05 - 2022.07
- 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
2017.01 - 2021.05
- 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
2019.06 - 2019.10
- 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
2016.05 - 2016.09
- 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
2009.11 - 2015.08
- 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, NC01.2013
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
Websites
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Carimus
2022.07 - Current
Account Coordinator
Hummingbird Creative Group
2021.05 - 2022.07
Creative Assistant
Offline Media, LLC.
2019.06 - 2019.10
Supervisor/Special Events and Subscription Services Coordinator
Raleigh Raw
2017.01 - 2021.05
Marketing Assistant
Ayima PR
2016.05 - 2016.09
Front of House Supervisor/Production Marketing Team Member
Whole Foods Market
2009.11 - 2015.08
BA - Communications - Public Relations
North Carolina State University