Derek Bell Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

New York, New York, Us

• CRM Tools: Salesforce• Execute 40-50 weekly cold calls through the research and creation of self-sourced leads• Proficient in Salesforce for tracking client interactions, managing leads, and streamlining sales processes• Create comparative market analysis (CMA) reports to assist landlords in accurately setting competitive rental prices while also identifying emerging trends• Maintain and nurture strong relationships with clients, leading to a high rate of referrals• Negotiate lease terms for residential properties, including rental price, commissions, and concessions

Brooklyn, New York, Us

• Managed cross-functional teams including development, sourcing, production, e-commerce, operations, customer service, and marketing, ensuring alignment across departments to drive revenue growth and new customer acquisition• Developed and implemented scalable processes to improve team efficiency, optimizing workflows to meet key sales targets and operational goals• Analyzed and tracked key performance metrics (KPIs) to assess team performance, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance productivity and identify growth opportunities• Collaborated with marketing and customer engagement team to devise strategies that boosted sales, customer retention, and overall revenue growth• Oversaw the end-to-end process of product launches, coordinating between operations, logistics, and marketing teams to ensure timely execution and effective market positioning• SaaS/PMP Tools: Shopify, Monday.com

New York, New York, Us

• Managed all vertical sourcing of wovens, cut & sew knits, and leather goods• Oversaw the product development team of $250 million product line in all aspects of creative development from initial sourcing and design through production pass-off • Built an operational system to track key deliverables, integrating real-time analytics and communication, streamlining workflow and decision-making• Led seasonal timeline planning with leadership, improving process efficiency and aligning internal and international teams to ensure timely delivery

New York, Ny, Us

• Managed all sweater development for both Collection and La Vie, including yarn sourcing, stitch development, and sweater proto/SMS samples for market and photo shoots• Handled all vertical sourcing for woven, knits, denim and leather• Oversaw the end-to-end development process for a $60 million product line, ensuring timely delivery for key deadlines, while balancing cost efficiencies• Created and managed a detailed production timeline, coordinating cross-functional teams to stay on track and aligned with business objectives• Partnered with internal teams and external partners to deliver customized solutions, ensuring high-quality outcomes• Acted as the primary point of contact for vendors, negotiating costs and optimizing resources to hit profitability targets

Wilmington, De, Us

• Collaborated with the Senior Designer in creating original concepts and designs that fit into the seasonal trend story and brand vision• Supported the team by taking on daily tasks such as sketches, bulk updates, design follow-up, sample tracking, and sample organizing• Partnered with Fabric Development team in sourcing new yarns and stitches for the season • Worked with Senior Designer and overseas team in developing new pattern and stitch layouts• Merged Design concepts and Production cost targets to meet department goals and stay within the budget • Created, updated, and maintained technical packs to ensure they were accurate for streamlining communication between the design office and factories• Attended fittings to align design intent with customer fit by working with Tech. Design and Merchandising• Researched and analyzed the market for the latest trends

Wilmington, De, Us

• Negotiated costs to meet target IMU and department AUC goals• Communicated daily with overseas vendors on order and delivery status to ensure goods arrived on time• Worked with merchant team on strategic planning for key items, tests and chase strategies• Prepared and monitored sourcing plan based on fiscal budgets and allocation numbers in partnership with the director• Oversaw fittings to observe any changes that impacted garment cost and delivery• Assisted in all aspects of production; including the reconciling of the line plan, style sheets, purchase orders and order bookings

New York, Ny, Us

• Tracked product development calendar for optimum sampling efficiency• Partnered with Design, Merchandising and Costing to ensure timely delivery of production • Identified quality and technical issues during the development process to prevent delays in delivery• Built and reviewed Bill of Materials (BOM) via PLM software used as a reference by our cross functional partners• Updated the material charts needed by management teams to meet deadlines for sample making

• Supported Sourcing Manager and team with all aspects of sweater production.• Maintained records and files including product specifications, yarn, QC, test reports and cost sheets.• Assisted merchants in product development and market trends.• Generated style numbers and raw material IDs based on cross functional team meetings and merchant direction.• Reconciled and amends POs with the Line Planner and Time and Action calendars.• Worked with Technical Design to ensure tech packs are "production ready" and up-to-date with accurate information.• Acted as liaison between Hong Kong office and New York office.

New York, New York, Us

Clients: Gap, Macy's, C&A, Echo, The Cherokee Group• Managed day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope, which included interface with client support teams and outside vendors.• Collected and updated merchandise sheets for TV production in order to effectively brief the stylist, storyboard developers and producers.• Oversaw the creative and production department until project was completed and final approval was obtained from the client.

Madrid, Madrid, Es

• Instructed and tutored English to students ranging from preschool to business level, focusing on grammar, comprehension and pronunciation.• Assisted teachers and Program Director in planning lessons and activities for the class.• Translated and proofread documents from English to Spanish and vice versa.

New York, New York, Us

Clients: Premium Outlets (Simon Property Group), Wüsthof, Sea Island Company, Leading Hotels of the World, Keeneland• Acted as the primary client liaison for Simon Property Group, responsible for driving 40% of agency revenue through strategic relationship management and the execution of targeted marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, print, and broadcast media• Collaborated closely with senior management to ensure alignment with client goals and maintain brand integrity, facilitating open communication to drive project success• Implemented efficient processes for quality control and operational scalability, contributing to the agency's growth from 30 to over 50 outlet centers and enhancing client satisfaction• Managed complex project timelines with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery with high quality standards

Accounts: Martha Stewart Living, Time Out New York, Time Out Chicago, Southern Living, Coastal LivingDrove subscriber growth through data-driven direct mail, managing accounts, optimizing acquisition, and creating targeted outreach. Excelled in client communication, campaign management, and spotting new business opportunities in a fast-paced environment.• Assisted clients in projecting future growth and demand by compiling and analyzing profit and loss reports• Independently researched and constructed test recommendations to develop new business opportunities for clients• Effectively established and maintained working relationships with other businesses to ensure all aspects of marketing are executed from inception to final production• Calculated data to measure the potential output of business

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication - Advertising

Associate’S Degree