Derrick Knight Email & Phone Number

Gary, In, Us

Michigan City, In

Advise students and their parents about school programs and academic curriculum that prepare them for the college application and admission process.Arrange job shadowing, company visits, and community-based learning programs to allow students to directly experience workplace situations.Sponsor workshops, classes and special presentations that focus on job skills and personal development.

Gary, In

Served clients by processing a variety of transactions and recommending products and services that meet their individual and/or organizational banking needs.Counseled teller staff on referral and sales activities and product knowledge.

Michigan City, In

Coached a team of sales associates on effective communication styles, selling strategies and service which yielded three associates for Club Élite.Controlled operating costs by auditing employee payroll, inventory management and limiting store expenses.Recruited, interviewed and provided feedback and recommendations on a diverse pool of candidates to district manager to ensure that top talent was secured throughout Northwest Indiana.Exceeded an average monthly sales goal of $50,000 in footwear, accessories, and handbags.Responsible for visual presentation of all ALDO brand products for marketing of new sales, current trends, and bi-weekly promotions.Received over 90% positive feedback from customer service surveys.

Greater Chicago Area

Contributed to agency publicity campaign by writing press releases about models, professional staff and agency events. Recruited talent by coordinating casting events, open calls, scouting. Assisted Director of Runway Division by booking professional dressers for all fashion events and backstage management.

Waterloo, Iowa

Developed diversity and inclusion statement for Veridian Credit Union.Initiated implementation plans for the Supplier Diversity program by conducting formal research, drafting timelines and initiating correspondence between senior management and appropriate departments.

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Coordinated the Multicultural Involvement Fair for first-year experience and transfer students.Coordinated workshops for incoming freshman, such as money management, healthy relationships and time management.

Gary, In

Produced consumer market presentations and promoted GCIA sponsored events such as air shows and jet hangar socials.Strengthened network connections with national airports, Indiana and Illinois legislators, local and state vendors and local, national, and international aviation publications.