Derrick Stinnett Executive Master’s: Global Business Management Gilbert, AZ ● 530-370-7379 ● DerrickStinnett@gmail.comPROFESSIONAL SUMMARY With over twenty years of professional growth, I offer a comprehensive skill set honed through a hands-on approach from the ground up. I am enthusiastic about leveraging my expertise to propel your company forward and achieve new heights. My blend of advanced education and extensive real-world experience equips me to drive enduring success for all stakeholders.WORK EXPERIENCE Phoenix Agrotech, Interim Financial Manager June 2023 – May 2024 Role description: I revitalized the financial department of a struggling business by leveraging my financial acumen and analytical skills. In collaboration with the CEO, investors, and cross-cultural managers I developed and executed comprehensive financial strategies. My responsibilities spanned multiple business units, including production, operations, sales, and marketing. Through strategic collaboration and influence, we achieved a 15% reduction in the total cost of goods sold and a 50% increase in production.Bard Valley Date Growers, Director of International Sales November 2020 – March 2022 Role description: This role focused on driving global revenue growth through change management and talent development. I led a comprehensive program restructuring that leveraged digital transformation within a large, complex organization. By adopting a customer-centric approach, we increased our market share by 20% across five countries and grew our customer base by 50% year over year. Implementing CRM technology and streamlining internal processes reduced the sales cycle time by 50%, resulting in double-digit increases in both sales value and volume.Grapery, Inc., VP International Sales and Marketing October 2015 – November 2020 Role description: This role was to develop a global sales and marketing strategy for patent protected varieties of product (grapes). I created and executed the strategy through cross cultural alignment with cost saving strategies which resulted in lower prices for consumers. This launched revenue to over $8 million in twelve counties in under five years! Results were capturing 30% of our primary competitor's market share through innovative tactics and superior customer engagement.Beachside Produce, LLC, Export Sales Executive June 2013 – October 2015 Role description: In this role, I developed and executed a global sales and marketing strategy for patent-protected grape varieties. I achieved this through cross-cultural alignment and cost-saving initiatives which resulted in lower consumer prices. These efforts drove revenue to $8 million across twelve countries in over five years. Additionally, we successfully captured 30% of our primary competitor’s market share through innovative tactics and superior customer engagement.2004-2013: Various agriculture-based positions leading to upper management capabilities During this initial phase of my career, I was exposed to global logistics, commodity trading, and wholesale buying. I will be happy to discuss further as I intentionally left this off my resume to focus on more recent, and direct impact positions.EDUCATION Master’s- Thunderbird School of Global Business Management (Executive Masters in Global Business Management) Bachelor’s- Cal-Poly, San Luis Obispo (Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness with a concentration in International Marketing)