Derek Baker

Experience

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  Lake Arrowhead Association

  May 2009 - Sept 2013

  Golf Course Maintenance
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  American Marketing Association

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2015

  Plans and executes all American Marketing Association events and activities including Regional Conferences, AMA 5K Run, Social Events, and much more. Leads and delegates certain tasks to group of “AMA directors” that report directly to me to help carry out and accomplish given tasks.Works directly with fellow members of the American Marketing Association Executive Board and the President to run the Organization.Gains real-world business experience while working with companies to obtain sponsorships for events. Show less

  • VP Events and Activities

    May 2014 - Sept 2015

  • Director of Marketing Services

    Sept 2013 - May 2014
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  Country Jam Usa

  Nov 2013 - May 2014

  All-Access Intern

  Assists Marketing Director with all duties of marketing department including but not limited to: running promotional events, creating advertising content to create awareness about the event, and brainstorming ideas for new events or material to help build a better brand.

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  Bush Furniture

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Sales Associate

  Participates in sales on main floor working directly with customers and rest of the staff to maximize furniture sales and company profits.Assists manager and store owner with the accounting, banking, and other financials of the small company.Gains invaluable experience in helping to run a business by experiencing the multiple facets of a company.

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  Cascades

  Nov 2014 - Mar 2016

  Marketing Intern

  A well-known North American tissue manufacturing and conversion company, Cascades produces paper hand towels, paper towels, bathroom tissue, facial tissue, napkins and wipers, and also designs dispensers for its tissue products. Its wide range of finished products are available to the consumer market and the Away-from-Home market.Duties:Assists Product Managers with all duties of Marketing and Graphics Departments.Researches competitors to compare prices, quality, and analyze market trends. Establishes and creates new products for Cascades to compete with national labels.Works directly with Cascades National Account Managers in the US Consumer Product category to expand upon current business and create new business. Show less

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  Henry Schein

  Feb 2017 - Jun 2018

  Field Sales Consultant

  - Develop, manage, and increase Merchandise, Equipment, Technology, and Service Sales in the specific territory defined by the Regional Manager, requiring face to face consultative contact with every customer. - Plan, organize, and implement effective strategies using all company programs, tools and initiatives to increase market share in Merchandise, Equipment, Technology, and Service.- Maintain professional and consistent communication with Regional Manager and perform activities with customers as directed.- Respond in a professional fashion to customer concerns, executing follow up actions to ensure customer issues/opportunities are communicated to appropriate HSD departments.- Maintain accountability for adherence to company and divisional organization policies and procedures.- Works in a professional and harmonious manner and cooperates with all HSD personnel in the execution of company programs as directed. Show less

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  Fabral

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2020

  - Oversees Farbal's largest national account as well as the Wisconsin/Upper Michigan territory.-Consults building owners, contractors, distributors, and the architectural community on Fabral's industry leading line of metal roof panels, wall panels, trims, and accessories.-Serves as a liaison between procurement, operations, customer service, and logistics to ensure smooth handling of key accounts. -Consult building owners, contractors, distributors, and the architectural community on Fabral's industry leading line of metal roof panels, wall panels, trims, and accessories throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.

  • Key Account Territory Manager

    Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Territory Manager

    Jun 2018 - Jun 2020
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  Boston Centerless

  Dec 2020 - Jul 2021

  Regional Sales Manager

  Works with a team of Customer Service Reps, Estimators, and Procurement Specialists to grow company's market share in the central United States and Puerto Rico . States overseeing: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Puerto Rico.

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  Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

  Jul 2021 - now

  Territory Sales Manager