Derek Bellerose

DJ BELLEROSE Amsterdam, Netherlands | Available for US-Based Freelance/Remote Work PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Freelance entrepreneur and digital operations specialist with 10+ years of financial operations expertise and proven success in social media management, data research, and content creation. Transitioned from corporate financial operations at Compass to building Belle Media, a multi-brand freelance consultancy specializing in social media strategy, data analysis, and ecommerce operations. Demonstrated ability to manage complex workflows, deliver data-driven insights, and create engaging digital content across multiple platforms. CORE COMPETENCIES Financial Operations: Transaction Processing | Reconciliation | Commission Calculations | Compliance Documentation | Audit Management Data & Research: High-Volume Data Entry | Competitive Analysis | Ownership Structure Research | Technology Assessment | Market Research Digital Marketing: Social Media Management | Content Creation | Pinterest Marketing | Affiliate Marketing | YouTube Optimization Technical Skills: Excel (Advanced) | Shopify | Google Workspace | Yardi | NetSuite | Salesforce | Tableau PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Freelance Consultant | Belle Media Amsterdam, Netherlands | February 2025 – Present Multi-brand freelance consultancy providing social media management, data research, and digital marketing services: Social Media Management – Camp Gladiator/Ashley Remington • Create and publish daily branded social media content for fitness trainer with 3,000+ followers • Develop hashtag strategies and engagement-focused calls-to-action optimized for fitness industry • Adapt messaging strategies based on team themes and promotional campaigns Dental Practice Research & Analysis • Conduct comprehensive research on dental practice ownership structures (DSO vs. private practice) • Assess technology capabilities, operational hours, staff composition, and patient reviews • Deliver structured data reports for competitive analysis and market intelligence Affiliate Marketing – Cozy Couture • Execute Pinterest marketing campaigns and create SEO-optimized blog content • Develop product recommendation content with strategic affiliate linking • Design content formats optimized for conversion and engagement E-Commerce & Content Creation – The Wander Guys • Co-founded travel photography brand with YouTube channel and Shopify store • Manage product curation, content strategy, and multi-platform distribution • Create photography content, optimize YouTube metadata, and develop thumbnail strategies Commissions Analyst | Compass Real Estate Remote | December 2022 – February 2025 Processed high-volume real estate commission calculations with strict compliance oversight: • Processed ~6,000 real estate transactions annually representing $100M+ in transaction value • Achieved 99.5% accuracy rate in commission calculations across multi-state operations • Recovered $3M in missing funds through comprehensive audit analysis • Collaborated with legal, accounting, and operations teams on compliance requirements • Recognized for exceptional performance: 2023 Annual Award Recipient and 2024 Quarter 1 MVP • Created SOPs and training materials to standardize commission processing workflows Lead Accounting & Compliance Clerk | Cottonwood Residential Remote | March 2021 – December 2022 • Managed financial operations for 600+ unit property with $3.7M annual budget • Processed rent collections, vendor payments, and maintained general ledger accuracy • Conducted compliance audits for FHA and LIHTC programs ensuring regulatory adherence • Prepared monthly financial reports and variance analysis for executive leadership • Coordinated with property management teams across 5 states on operational procedures ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Compliance Analyst / File Auditor – Conducted compliance reviews, gathered information from multiple sources, and presented findings for organizational decision-making Asset/Investment Auditor – Performed detailed audits with attention to regulatory requirements and financial accuracy EDUCATION Business Administration – Seminole Community College | 2002 – 2005 Multimedia Communication / Broadcast Journalism – Oral Roberts University | 2000 – 2001 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Location: Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands on DAFT visa | Available for US-based freelance/contractor work with timezone overlap Languages: English (Native) Interests: Travel Photography | Creative Writing | Content Creation