Derflan is a consulting company dedicated to advancing clients forward in core areas of their business, from strategic planning to day-to-day operations. Our clients turn to us when a business need arises—whether it is with formulating their marketing strategy or driving project management and marketing execution. They look to us for objective, thoughtful, and experienced results. Derflan’s clients range from start-up businesses up to Fortune 100 companies spanning many industries including Technology, Finance, Retail, and Wireless.We partner with our clients to facilitate Client Relations, Product Marketing, Product Rollout, Repeat Business, Program Management, Staff Management, Start-Up Operations, Strategic Planning, and Project Management.Since 2002, Derflan’s exponential success has earned recognition as one of the “Fastest-growing Private Companies in the Nation” for the last 5 years by Inc Magazine. We have been featured in Consulting Magazine as a “Small Jewel” and are a nationally certified Women-Owned Business.

- Led strategic talent acquisition initiatives, achieving over 120 successful hires during challenging periods like COVID-19 and industry layoffs, and filling 28 critical internal leadership roles, with a focus on diversity and inclusiveness.- Orchestrated an effective full-cycle recruitment process for a wide range of roles across various sectors, significantly enhancing workforce quality and organizational capabilities while emphasizing diversity and inclusion.- Fostered a culture of continuous learning and development by mentoring new hires and co-facilitating key training programs, including diversity and inclusion workshops, leading to improved team performance and enhanced employee engagement.- Skillfully navigated and strengthened relationships with internal and external stakeholders, aligning talent acquisition strategies with organizational needs and market trends, thereby enhancing recruitment efficiency, and fulfilling key business objectives.- Played a pivotal role in cross-functional collaboration, leading initiatives for innovative talent management and engagement, including redesigning organizational structures and internal processes, which resulted in enhanced operational efficiency and staff alignment with strategic goals.

- Implemented strategic recruiting initiatives, significantly boosting candidate engagement, and ensuring a consistent flow of high-quality talent aligned with organizational objectives. - Enhanced employee engagement by developing and executing strategies that improved employee satisfaction and retention, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.- Launched a candidate-centric recruitment model, leading to improvements in candidate satisfaction scores through a more personalized and responsive recruitment approach.- Led process streamlining efforts that effectively reduced the average hiring cycle time by two weeks, optimizing recruitment efficiency.- Initiated partnerships with educational and professional bodies to expand the talent pool and diversify recruitment sources.- Collaborated in market analysis for the compensation strategy, ensuring competitive compensation packages to attract and retain top industry talent.

- Applied strategic planning in client acquisition and relationship building, generating $300,000 in annual revenue and ranking 3rd nationally in the permanent placement team.- Orchestrated a targeted marketing campaign for client acquisition, resulting in an increase in new client engagements.- Implemented client relationship management strategies, achieving a 95% client retention rate in one year.- Led a team of 2 sales professionals, fostering skill development and achieving individual sales targets consistently.- Negotiated and closed high-value contracts, contributing significantly to the overall profitability of the division.

- Exceeded annual sales goals by 3% through strategic client engagement and innovative recruiting strategies, achieving $274,000 in revenue.- Cultivated long-term relationships with key clients, leading to sustained revenue growth and repeat business.- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify new business opportunities, expanding the company’s service offerings.- Actively attended and thoroughly researched industry networking events, establishing valuable connections with stakeholders and uncovering new market trends, which led to an increase in prospective client engagements.

- Led strategic planning for managing 68 corporate accounts, culminating millions in annual funds and enhancing employee engagement efforts in community projects.- Directed major fundraising campaigns, surpassing targets annually through innovative strategies and community engagement.- Built and maintained strong relationships with donors and stakeholders, increasing donor retention year over year. - Initiated and led community outreach programs, enhancing the organization's visibility and impact in the community.- Implemented data-driven approaches for fund allocation, optimizing resource distribution and program effectiveness.