Deric Garza Email & Phone Number

Houston, TX, US

Texas, United States

Swiss Army knife. The game of baseball would refer me as a “utility player.” Have resolved assorted problems for a variety of companies, in a variety of industries – and have successfully tackled issues in IT, accounting, bookkeeping, marketing, social media, data management, event planning and more. Have guided and mentored different teams and.

Texas, United States

In 2020, with years of consulting experience behind me, created a digital agency that serves businesses of all sizes. Under its umbrella, have crafted and executed a wide variety of strategies to maximize resources, and minimize negative influences. My goal is always to create experiences for other businesses that turn connections into conversions.

New Braunfels, Texas, United States

• For five+ years, in addition to marketing, accounting and other consulting for the different businesses under this LLC, handled all bookkeeping and digitized accounting systems to integrate with the Purchase Ordering.
• Designed, analyzed, developed, tested, and launched different applications to address various issues.✓ Helped optimize autonomy and focused efforts on higher level resource needs, which improved overall productivity.
• Guided and influenced business decisions by accurately articulating the benefits of strategic planning, and implementing plans as developed.✓ Business decisions became based on accurate and detailed data, instead of.

New Braunfels, Texas, United States

• Coordinated with artist management, City of New Braunfels stakeholders (city manager, police/fire, etc.), and various non-profit stakeholders (Downtown Association, Arts Foundation) to produce an inaugural benefit.
• Handled all planning, logistics, and finances of event.✓ Raised $25k+ for local non-profits effected by Wurstfest fire, and led to repeat annual events.

• As a full-time freelance consultant for more than a year, established goals and objectives for client events.
• Created communication plans to keep stakeholders informed of progress, and to ensure all goals were accomplished.✓ 100% of events were on time, and under budget, with all goals achieved.

New Braunfels, Texas, United States

• For three + years, assisted the Board and organization as a whole, in mission and vision to create and maintain a clean, safe and vibrant downtown environment.
• Develop and created a Craft Biergarten at Wein & Saengerfest, which continues to run annually.✓ Raised $20k in new funds in the event’s inaugural year.
• Redesigned menu at annual Downtown Tree Lighting event.✓ Cut costs 25+% by limiting previous menu, and increased profit margins by 12% with new product offering.

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Responsible for providing on-air and computer emergency assistance, as well as managed, maintained and supported IT and communications/telephone system networks, infrastructure, and program automation.
• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining multiple computer systems and equipment.✓ Improved connectivity of all systems and maintained 0% downtime.

New Braunfels, TX

• Managed website hosting, domain names, Drupal content management systems, monitored and analyzed web traffic, and developed and implemented strategies to optimize website performance. My data focused work led to the.
• Wrote Visual Basic scripts to integrate software automation data over local network and delivered "Now Playing" metadata in the encoded live streaming media file.✓ Lessened demand on staff from needing to answer calls.

New Braunfels, Texas, United States

• Managed daily operations, as well as the budgeting, marketing, touring, rehearsal and recording schedules for the band, and ensured that they made strong creative and business decisions. Handled all rider requests.
• Negotiated contracts with venues, promoters, and vendors to ensure the best rates for tour services. Created “Executively Produced by You” – a crowdfunded campaign that financed the artist’s first studio album – 2.
• Oversaw staff recruitment and training for production crew, sound technicians, and other personnel required for show setup, and coordinated with production staff and sound personnel on sound checks, lighting and stage.

New Braunfels, TX

• Oversaw staff scheduling and provided ongoing training on store policies, procedures, and products, and monitored inventory levels, adjusted orders, and maintained supply chain operations accordingly.
• Monitored sales transactions and daily procedures, revamped lesson program, and developed strategies to increase customer loyalty.✓ Ensured accuracy of all transactions, increased student success, and improved overall.