Derek D. Bird - Relocation Executive
Delivering VALUE Daily!
Professional info
Top-level strategic decision maker, supporting executive team in driving profitability, innovation, and enhanced productivity while building internal and external team consensus
Persuasive sales / team leader influencing external and internal stakeholders, extracting maximum value, building cross organizational cohesion through servant leadership and unwavering integrity
Process and change management expert with the enthusiasm, passion, financial acumen, and process improvement knowledge to define, map, innovate, and actualize solutions that deliver increased productivity, cost savings, and growth
Business Leadership
Launched new division producing year 1 ROI for Colonial National Mortgage in an industry where Colonial had no name recognition or lending experience. Developed IT and business process infrastructure, marketing campaigns, business development activities, and production that catapulted 100% of division production staff into the companies top 5 in purchase mortgage business in year 1. Impact: Organically grew new client signings 250% year 1 through year 3 while sustaining customer satisfaction of 98% and critical client relationships
Visualized and cultivated a cross company credit union program for clients of CU Members Mortgage (sister company). Created value added benefits to credit unions and their members. Impact: annualized cash benefits of $293K+ to credit union members and $220K+ for supplier partner.
Pioneered the startup of a $100M+ mortgage banking firm (GenEquity Mortgage) during tumultuous mortgage meltdown era. Engineered comprehensive critical path project plan to unite a team and champion licensing requirements, funding capital, product development, operational workflows, and system infrastructure. Impact: Secured 45 state licensure within 18 months, $2M+ revenue in year 1 and ROI within 2 years.
Propelled new mortgage joint venture in profitable operations through skillful integration of unique cultures, orchestrating performance efficiencies, and inspiring team unity. Overcame competing objectives to maximize profitability and safeguard JV objectives. Impact: Delivered year over year profitable growth netting each partner in excess of $1M EBIT, Earned 98% customer satisfaction and 92% top block service.
Selected to spearhead business triage from premature acquisition and system implementation by Prudential resulting in significant financial data loss, broken processes, low employee morale, and major client service issues. Leveraged collaborative efforts, critical prioritization, decisive actions, and servant leadership to minimize the damage, build proactive solutions, and stabilize processes. Impact: Effectively transitioned all roles and business processes to acquiring client by targeted deadline with 95% employee retention and 100% data recovery.
Appointed to rescue 2nd largest client, Dell Computers, for Associates Relocation & Mortgage Services Group. Profitability was at all time low, employee morale was weak, client was dissatisfied, and processes were breaking. Listened to realities, infused a passion for improvement, empowered team members, automated solutions, enhanced existing revenue lines, developed new revenue sources, and rejuvenated the clients trust and support. Impact: Decreased client fees to $0, while improving client profitability from 5% to 24% in 18 months and regained client satisfaction.
Pivotal Strengths
- Financial Acumen
- Business Process Optimization
- Resourceful Revenue Creator
- Business Systems Integration
- Collaborative and Persuasive Sales
- Passionate Team Player
- Energetic
- Strong Work Ethic
- Strategic and Critical Thinker
- Leader by example
Top 5 Strength Themes
Per Gallup® StrengthsFinder®
- Achiever
- Futuristic
- Strategic
- Maximizer
- Ideation
2010 - present
2010 - present
Managing Director, Relocation Division Aug/2009 - Jan/2013
Colonial National Mortgage, Ft. Worth, TX
VP Mortgage Services Jan/2008 - Jul/2009
GenEquity Mortgage, a Paragon Global Resources Company
Joint Venture Manager Oct/2003 - Dec/2008
Paragon Financial Mortgage, a Paragon Global Resources and Countrywide Home Loans JV
President / Owner May/2002 - Oct/2003
Navigator Relocation, LLC
VP Accounting & Expense Management Oct/2001 - May/2002
Prudential Relocation
Prudential Acquired Citi Capital Relocation in Oct-2001 from Citi Group
Citi Group acquired Associates in Oct-2000
VP Onsite Centers & Emerging Markets May/1999 - Sep/2001
Associates Relocation and Mortgage Services Group
Additional Positions held (1989 - 1999):
- AVP Business Excellence & Education
- Director Accounting
- Manager Quality Assurance
- Accounts Receivable Manager
- Government Compliance Officer
- Vendor Management Regional Analyst
- QC Analyst
- Accounting Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) ~ School of Mortgage Banking
- Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) ~ Worldwide Employee Relocation Council - WERC
- Licensed Real Estate Broker (Texas) ~License #361084
- Registered and licensed mortgage originator ~ NMLS# 8062
Completed 350+ hours of post graduate, mortgage banking, and real estate continuing education courses
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance / Real Estate
Baylor University ~ Waco, TX
Education
Professional Licenses / Designations / Certifications
Employment History
- Youth Baseball Coach 20+ Years
- Adult Bible Study Leader
- Deacon
- United Way Vice Chairman
- Meals on wheels
- Church committees
- Missions activities
- Eagle Scout
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