Derek Russell

About Derek Russell

Key Qualifications:1. I lead teams and coach individuals to create sustainable action plans that provide a clear and cohesive direction forward2. I think strategically, using strong logic and collaboration to ensure all ideas are considered to solve problems in a sustainable manner3. I develop systems and create easy to implement structures that build working relationships and a roadmap for future success.4. I evaluate the company’s assets and key contributors to find value added strengths and ensure proper stakeholders collaborate effectivelyKey Achievements:* In 2024 my sites onboarded over front line associates, and over 450 exempt leaders.* Instituted mechanisms to improve exempt leader onboarding experience for over 400 exempt leaders. Overall survey results improved 12.5% from 2021 to 2022, and team welcome calls increased by 36.4%.* Lead team that instituted new program to improve front line employee retention by way of structured engagement opportunities. This project showed company wide savings of $47.6m.* Oversaw design, construction, and implementation of new multi-million dollar distribution facility for B&B Meat Company, which was completed in 10 months.* Managed operations of Kansas City Protein through corporate restructure and move to new facility that enabled company to generate profitable business streams* Efficiently managed operations for B&B Meat Company while sales doubled during my tenure.* Coordinated efforts to bring the company up to speed technologically, and implement new accounting/inventory software at B&B Meat Company within three months time.

Experience

1. Sr Regional Learning Manager

   Amazon

   May 2021 — Present

   Regional Learning for North American Sort Centers (NASC) at Amazon, where I am responsible for all training and development for front line employees through senior leaders for a region containing 31 different sites across 7 states. In 2024, my sites onboarded over front line associates and over 450 exempt leaders

Education

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Masters in Strategic Management

• Webster University

  B.A. Business Administration

Skills

• Operations Management
• Customer Service
• Budget
• Facilities Management
• Inventory Management
• Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Negotiation
• Team Building
• Management
• New Business Development
• Purchasing
• Sales Management
• Event Management
• Budgets
• Marketing