Derek Kloostra

Derek Kloostra has extensive experience in the eCommerce industry, holding various leadership roles throughout their career. Derek began their career as the Director of Operations at Foremost Direct, where they managed information distribution and oversaw relocations and restructuring. Derek then joined Gilson Graphics as the Director of Technology & Fulfillment, where they oversaw multiple business units and directed the integration of their eCommerce platform with fulfillment and other services. Afterward, Derek worked as the Director of eCommerce at Family Christian Stores, handling the sales of Christian products and church supplies both in-store and online. Derek continued to grow their expertise in eCommerce consulting as the Vice President of eCommerce Consulting at Grand River, Inc., guiding high-volume transaction businesses to the platform that best suits their needs. Derek then transitioned to working as a National Account Manager at Perficient, assisting clients with developing strategies to enhance their omni-channel presence and drive profitability. Prior to their current role, they served as the Vice President of Marketing and Digital at Create and Craft USA, a UK-based television shopping network that expanded to the American market. Currently, Derek is the Chief Executive Officer at Lighting New York, where they oversee the company's operations and strategic decisions.

Derek Kloostra obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and Computer Science from Calvin University. Additionally, they are certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt by the Management and Strategy Institute. The specific months and years of obtaining their certifications are not provided.

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Harrisburg, United States

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Lighting New York

LightingNewYork.com is the fastest growing online lighting retailer in the US. Located in Central Pennsylvania, our expanding team works hard to always move forward, but we don’t underestimate the value of having some fun. We pride ourselves in being different from our competition by making an effort to “wow” every person we come in contact with in our daily business endeavors. We work collaboratively with over 130 different vendors and strive to bring a personal and expert-driven experience to every one of our customers. We pride ourselves on being the Residential and Commercial Lighting Experts with over 150 years of combined lighting and lighting design experience, as well as American Lighting Association (ALA) & Bulbrite certifications. Showrooms are located in New York City.


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