Derrick Douglass, MBA

Current

Group Leader at Target

Past

President at Marketing and Web IT Consulting Services
Business Analyst Intern at Chevron
Manager of Software Development and Technical Support at Temple University

Manager of Software Development at Temple University
Software Engineer, Programmer/Analyst at Siemens Healthcare

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Education

Clark Atlanta University
Capital Normal University
Pennsylvania State University-Great Valley Graduate Center

Arcadia University

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Logistics and Supply Chain

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Derrick Douglass, MBA’s Summary

Passionate! Determined! Driven! Seasoned Marketing and IT professional with exceptional marketing management, market analysis, software development and systems analysis skills.

Developed a winning record of business accomplishments within multiple Fortune 500 companies, including Chevron, Siemens and Prudential Insurance.

Excellent management, public relations, consumer research, project management, customer needs analysis and programming competencies.

Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Proven ability to successfully deliver first-rate results under stringent deadlines within challenging environments. A strategist and branding wunderkind with a passion for elegant design and expert solutions.

I have developed marketing and information tchnology strategies and designed technology solutions that have added value to employers and clients alike.

Public Relations Vice President of Toastmaster's Plaza Presenters.

Derrick Douglass, MBA’s Specialties:

* Market Analysis
* Branding
* Market Research
* Project Management
* Software Development
* Systems Analysis
* Motivational Speeking

Derrick Douglass, MBA’s Experience

Group Leader

Target

(Public Company; TGT; Retail industry)

September 2009 — Present (3 months)

I hire, train and develop my team and influence the entire distribution team to do the fast-paced work required to run an efficient, productive and safe distribution center.

Additionally, I inspire my team to help make our distribution center an industry leader and create an open path of communication between me and my team.

I forge relationships with our stores and internal groups, and partner with my peers to remove barriers to the distribution center’s success.
President

Marketing and Web IT Consulting Services

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

August 2008 — September 2009 (1 year 2 months)

Responsible for all aspects of the firm’s product development, financial strategies, sales and operations.
Business Analyst Intern

Chevron

(Public Company; CVX; Oil & Energy industry)

June 2008 — August 2008 (3 months)

***MBA INTERNSHIP DURING GRADUATE STUDIES***

Conducted a global competitive analysis of the laboratory services supplier industry.

Managed cross-functional teams to collect, analyze and synthesize market and vendor data.

Identified data sources, analyzed and evaluated trends and developed a business case to support sourcing efforts.

Conducted a comprehensive spend analysis that identified the companies demand for laboratory services.

Developed a business case in support of Chevron’s sourcing initiatives and reported them to senior management.
Manager of Software Development and Technical Support

Temple University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

May 2005 — July 2007 (2 years 3 months)

Led teams that analyzed consumer needs, managed projects, designed products and resolved mission critical issues to decrease expenses and increase both efficiency and revenue.

Created and implemented direct marketing campaigns that increased consumer call-to-action.

Designed internet-based product that increased product development efficiency.

Led cross-functional development team producing a website that increased customer satisfaction and productivity.

Designed Employee Sick Time product that isolated and decreased productivity losses; increased revenue; and the accuracy of revenue forecasts.

Identified a critical product defect that saved revenue.

Developed strategies that increased data accuracy.
Manager of Software Development

Temple University

(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Higher Education industry)

2005 — 2007 (2 years )
Software Engineer, Programmer/Analyst

Siemens Healthcare

(Public Company; SI; Medical Devices industry)

September 1997 — August 2004 (7 years )

Analyzed, designed, tested and executed products that increased consumer satisfaction and product usability.

Developed analytical and forecasting toolkits and reports.

Implemented project management product that increased productivity.

Created a vital data management product that improved data integrity and efficiency.

Executed critical enhancements to product implementation, product management and expense tracking systems that increased consumer usability.

Derrick Douglass, MBA’s Education

Clark Atlanta University

MBA , Marketing , 2007 — 2009

Activities and Societies:

Toastmasters, American Marketing Association, Graduate Student Business Council
Capital Normal University

Certificate , International Business and Marketing , 2007 — 2008

Classes taken were part of Clark Atlanta University's MBA study abroad program.

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“To be an educated person in the new millennium one must have the new skills that come from exposure to other cultures and the understanding produced from the study of different societies and nations. To be employed in those parts of the economy that cross national borders and the barriers of different languages one must be educated in a global environment that provides comfort and understanding of the cultures. Even to function at home, as most of our graduates will, in an increasingly diverse United States environment, a new sensitivity and understanding is required.”

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Activities and Societies:

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Pennsylvania State University-Great Valley Graduate Center

Certificate , Web Technology & Programming , 2005 — 2006

Developed ASP.Net, VB.Net, Oracle Database, UML Skills
Arcadia University

Bachelor of Science , Computer Software Development , 1993 — 1999

Arcadia University provided a distinctively global, integrative and personal learning experience that prepared me to contribute and prosper in a diverse and dynamic world.

Activities and Societies:

National Dean's List,Academic Excellence Award Recipient,National Society of Black Engineers, Role: Mentor (Arcadia Development Program)