Derek Ripplinger
Ecommerce Project Manager at OptiCat, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Will Gierke
I loved getting to work with Derek! He was a diligent worker who used numbers and real data to help us shape where we were going and what we were doing as a department. He was always someone that I could trust whether we were in a relaxed or stressful environment. He is a great employee, great coworker and an all around great person.
Nathan Allen
I have known Derek for a few years now and have worked closely with him in a couple different positions. In particular, we worked on the BYU-Idaho marketing and events team and at Wing Shack together. Even though the positions were different, Derek still thrived in both situations. Derek has a lot of drive and is able to solve problems and bring a lot to the team. At Wing Shack, Derek served in a couple different leadership positions including CMO and CFO. He can be a team player and a leader; whatever the situation calls for. As CMO at the beginning of the company, he had the challenge of increasing our awareness on campus. From week one, we were making a profit thanks to his efforts. As CFO, he led our finance team effectively giving our company our most profitable period. He would be a great benefit to any team.
Will Gierke
I loved getting to work with Derek! He was a diligent worker who used numbers and real data to help us shape where we were going and what we were doing as a department. He was always someone that I could trust whether we were in a relaxed or stressful environment. He is a great employee, great coworker and an all around great person.
Nathan Allen
I have known Derek for a few years now and have worked closely with him in a couple different positions. In particular, we worked on the BYU-Idaho marketing and events team and at Wing Shack together. Even though the positions were different, Derek still thrived in both situations. Derek has a lot of drive and is able to solve problems and bring a lot to the team. At Wing Shack, Derek served in a couple different leadership positions including CMO and CFO. He can be a team player and a leader; whatever the situation calls for. As CMO at the beginning of the company, he had the challenge of increasing our awareness on campus. From week one, we were making a profit thanks to his efforts. As CFO, he led our finance team effectively giving our company our most profitable period. He would be a great benefit to any team.
Will Gierke
I loved getting to work with Derek! He was a diligent worker who used numbers and real data to help us shape where we were going and what we were doing as a department. He was always someone that I could trust whether we were in a relaxed or stressful environment. He is a great employee, great coworker and an all around great person.
Nathan Allen
I have known Derek for a few years now and have worked closely with him in a couple different positions. In particular, we worked on the BYU-Idaho marketing and events team and at Wing Shack together. Even though the positions were different, Derek still thrived in both situations. Derek has a lot of drive and is able to solve problems and bring a lot to the team. At Wing Shack, Derek served in a couple different leadership positions including CMO and CFO. He can be a team player and a leader; whatever the situation calls for. As CMO at the beginning of the company, he had the challenge of increasing our awareness on campus. From week one, we were making a profit thanks to his efforts. As CFO, he led our finance team effectively giving our company our most profitable period. He would be a great benefit to any team.
Will Gierke
I loved getting to work with Derek! He was a diligent worker who used numbers and real data to help us shape where we were going and what we were doing as a department. He was always someone that I could trust whether we were in a relaxed or stressful environment. He is a great employee, great coworker and an all around great person.
Nathan Allen
I have known Derek for a few years now and have worked closely with him in a couple different positions. In particular, we worked on the BYU-Idaho marketing and events team and at Wing Shack together. Even though the positions were different, Derek still thrived in both situations. Derek has a lot of drive and is able to solve problems and bring a lot to the team. At Wing Shack, Derek served in a couple different leadership positions including CMO and CFO. He can be a team player and a leader; whatever the situation calls for. As CMO at the beginning of the company, he had the challenge of increasing our awareness on campus. From week one, we were making a profit thanks to his efforts. As CFO, he led our finance team effectively giving our company our most profitable period. He would be a great benefit to any team.
Experience
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OptiCat, LLC
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United States
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Automotive
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ecommerce Project Manager
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Mar 2023 - Present
• Manage the construction of 4-6 e-commerce websites at a given time • Also manage 1 active website rolling out code enhancements • Responsible for leading the execution of building automotive e-Commerce websites from inception to rollout making sure they are on scope, schedule, and profitable.
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Business Operations Manager
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Jan 2021 - Mar 2023
Assisted COO & CEO with Finances & Operations (server farms, software dev projects, new hires)• Financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting for the individual and consolidated OptiCat and JNPSoft organizations• Variance analyses to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and recommended paths forward• Organize presentations for upper management and board members• Track sales KPIs vs Plan
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Nielsen
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Research Analyst
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Apr 2020 - Jan 2021
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Research Analyst
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Mar 2019 - Apr 2020
Helped billion dollar CPG companies test and innovate products using quantitative and qualitative data before they arrive on shelf and in the hands of consumers. Also forecasted total revenue/unit volume and provide product activation advice around advertising, distribution, and promotion.• Executed marketing research studies by compiling, analyzing, and interpreting marketing research data, writing client reports, and constructing presentations• Generated polished diagnostic analyses/reports, summarizing conclusions and recommendations in a concise, client-friendly manner• Supported the Client Development team in driving revenue by delivering excellent project work that results in repeat business Show less
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Faktory, Inc.
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United States
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Musicians
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Advertising Account Coordinator
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Apr 2018 - Mar 2019
Helped multi-million dollar Utah companies create traditional and digital campaigns to increase brand awareness and revenue. • Developed project plans, timelines, creative briefs, and status reports for internal and client needs. • Assisted with preparation for client meetings by preparing documents, recording the decisions and action items. • Took meeting notes and developed reports confirming client approval or direction for work. • Facilitate & manage the activities that the internal teams produce for clients on time and on budget. Followed up with team members to ensure that deadlines are being met. • Proofed work for accuracy and managed team projects to/from internal proofing process; marked-up PDF documents with Adobe Acrobat. Ensured that work is accurately and efficiently pushed through all internal processes. • Developed routine status reports & project plans to motivate agency activities & inform the client. • Worked on new business opportunities: finding RFP's, building landing pages, optimizing website SEO, etc... Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2018
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Bachelors of Science in Business Management, Marketing
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