Derek Harper , Jr. Email & Phone Number

Greater St. Louis

Greater St. Louis

•Achieved $4 million in sales showcasing exceptional sales and negotiation skills.•Stayed current with mandatory and optional training, demonstrating commitment to ongoing education.•Contributed to community engagement efforts as a member of the St. Louis Realtor Association's Community Engagement Committee, where I developed programs to benefit the community.

Greater St. Louis

•Successfully closed over $3.5 million in sales highlighting consistent performance.•Assumed multiple roles, including front desk responsibilities and customer support, demonstrating adaptability and dedication.•Mentored up to 6 new real estate agents, guiding them in onboarding, business development, and lead generation. Collectively, the mentees sold 10 homes under my leadership. •Maintained up-to-date knowledge through required and optional training.•Collaborated with the in-house Title Company to establish strong client relationships for top-tier client support and services.•Distinguished member of the Leadership Academy for the St. Louis Realtor Association which allowed me to network with local government officials and real estate development organizations to build relationships and gain pertinent soft skills relevant to being a successful agent.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

•Aided and assisted new admissions and their families throughout the admissions process.•Performed part-time Administrator duties two weekends per month. •Contributed to a committee responsible for planning and opening a new memory care unit, which included managing a budget, key stakeholders and project timelines. •Managed a caseload of 60 long-term care residents and 20 "Medicare A" rehab residents, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills.•Served as a vital administrative link between administration and direct care staff.•Conducted quarterly and annual care plans and completed assessments for long-term care residents.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

•Assisted residents and family members with assessments, care planning, and transitional/discharge planning.•Collaborated with the MDS/Care Plan Office to schedule and conduct care plan meetings, ensuring comprehensive care plans were in place.•Assisted families in navigating end-of-life care decisions and facilitated the admission process to hospice care.•Conducted annual and quarterly caseload assessments, showcasing strong analytical skills.•Managed a diverse caseload, including Tracheotomy and Acute Care Unit patients.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

•Facilitated the admissions process for new residents, offering support to both the residents and their family members during this crucial transition.•Demonstrated care and expertise in overseeing 15 dementia patients within designated building floors, developing tailored care plans for each individual.•Established and managed facilities for the "Resident Smokers Program," accommodating residents' needs while ensuring safety and compliance.•Provided essential bereavement counseling and assisted residents' family members with funeral arrangements during difficult times.•Managed the facility's "Concern and Compliment Program," systematically reporting findings during Quality Assurance meetings to enhance the resident experience.•Collaborated with the facility's healthcare professionals, including the Psychiatrist, Podiatrist, Optometrist, and Dentist, to coordinate and support resident care.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Sociology

Earned 15 Credits

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Sociology

Earned 75 Credits