Derrick Edwards

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About Derrick Edwards

Manage work site responsible for documents at the Electrolux NA Distribution Center, with Ricoh MS.* Worked with the N.C. Department of Commerce and 3 Workforce Development Boards to develop and implement NC Works Certified Career Pathways in the 13 county Western Prosperity Zone. This workforce development initiative is intended to foster cooperation between Employers, Educators, & the NC Works career system. The goal is that they will work together to increase the talent pipeline for in-demand occupations in the region. This role requires extensive planning, analysis, project management, facilitation, sales, training/coaching, and public speaking.* Business Development Manager for RGEES, LLC. Our savENRG Phase Change Materials can be utilized across a variety of applications to maintain payload temperatures for Medical, Pharma, and Food Cold Chain applications. Led the sales and customer service efforts for RGEES. Participated in R&D efforts that resulted in the AkuraTemp line of one-step shippers. Perform testing as part of quality assurance protocol for company.* Business Services Representative with the NC Works career system. Engage the regional business community offering a suite of no-fee employment/business services through the N.C. Department of Commerce and the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board. Plan and execute large scale events such as the WNC Career Expo. Oversee grant initiatives. Career development facilitation, training, and coaching services provided to job seekers.* Experienced manager in customer service and sales arenas. Coach and motivate teams to provide superior customer experience.* Recruiting, interviewing, and training experience for a variety of business models and populations.* Direct Sales and Sales Support experience in Restaurant Equipment, Real Estate, Clothing, Water and Air Filtration Products, Computers, Home Electronics, Photographic Equipment, and Government Services.* Call Center operations experience.* Extensive Project Management experience as a Real Estate InvestorSpecialties* Leadership* Customer Service* Sales Experience* Project Management* Recruiting, Training, and Coaching* Analyzing Process & Procedure to Improve Operations and save money