Derrick Taliaferro

Experience

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  Baltimore City Public Schools

  Sept 1996 - Jun 2006

  Educator (Middle School)
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  Media Star Promotions

  Jul 2006 - Apr 2008

  Regional Manager

  Trained and managed Market Managers in various markets to optimize program development and program execution across numerous cities. Developed and organized small to large scale entertainment oriented events for the client, and negotiated venue positions and contracts based on desired goals and objectives. Structured and created ideal Manage and direct immediate market initiatives for clients via field marketing.• Managed Event budgets ranging from 20,000 to 500,000 dollars nationally• Sold marketing programs into desired venues nationally (90% success rate)• Traveled over 50% of the time to enhance and provide staff trainings with program enrichment across the country• Coached and facilitated design of program product placement for event lay outs nationally in over 16 markets• Designed program structures via training and buy in strategies for long term benefits that were client based• Troubleshot manager time management skills • Created and retained self conducted audits and feedback documents for quarterly delivery • Educator and trainer for program updates and procedures• Led over 1,000 event marketing personnel in 15 cities, regularly collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and administer new marketing and sponsorship initiatives Show less

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  Learning Objects, Inc.

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2010

  National Account Manager

  Managed and developed relationships with company client base around the world, over 450 accounts.• Constructed and negotiated price quotes monthly for annual license renewal • Maintained a 96% account retention and satisfaction rate• Educated and facilitated product application to IT specialist, Learning Specialist, and Directors of Technology • Scheduled face-to-face contact with decision influencers, decision makers, end users, current buyers and new prospects. • Responsible for an annual 12% incremental sales goal with a base revenue of $2 million • Directed the implementation process of new accounts • Promoted sales growth by 13% utilizing buyer line reviews, presentations, trade shows and training events each quarter• Presenter of software application during educational technology seminars• Collaborated with team to developed account management training manual• Maintained client/company relationship with key contacts Show less

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  Bar Biz Consulting

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  CEO
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  BarProBiz Consulting

  Mar 2014 - now

  Founder and CEO

  Bar Staff Training and Cocktail Menu DesignPOS - pricing structure for Wine and Spirits (cost per once evaluation)Event Design and Set-upSocial Media MarketingDemographic Targeted PromotionsCustomer Service Consulting/TrainingPoint of Entry Evaluations

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  100 Black Men of Maryland

  Dec 2014 - now

  Executive Director

  Responsible for all aspects of operations including marketing, recruitment, community relations, implementation of policies and procedures, budget adherence and regulatory compliance under 5013c.

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  Year Up - Baltimore

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2023

  Coordinate both alumni giving and alumni participation in solicitation effortsSolicit and steward local institutional gifts with support from National Grant WritersIndependently call and meet with prospects and existing annual fund and mid-level donorsCoordinate direct response (email,direct mail) programs and development-related marketing/collateral needs in collaboration with the National Annual Fund ManagerLocal Board LiaisonServe as point person for local advisory board members, particularly regarding information for Board and Committee meetingsEnsure quarterly advisory board meetings run efficiently and effectivelyOwn all logistics, material compilation and dashboard production for advisory board meetingsEventsMange logistics for all fundraising events, including small events, house-parties, and all fundraising visits to represent the site with local and national media opportunitiesCreate annual calendar of events including, but not limited to: site open houses, leadership breakfasts, house parties, and employer volunteer daysDefine vision and goals for local event, overseeing execution and logistics Show less

  • External Relations Manager

    Jan 2016 - Jul 2023

  • Recruitment Manager

    Feb 2016 - Mar 2020
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  Park Heights Renaissance

  Jul 2023 - Jun 2024

  Director of Workforce Development
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  HARBEL Community Organization

  Jun 2024 - now

  Director of Community Relations