Derek Smith

Derek Smith is a National Account Manager at Hedgehog Dryer since November 2023 and a Guest Lecturer at Georgetown University, teaching post-graduate classes in public policy since October 2019. As a Professional Actor with A3 Artists Agency, Derek is a card-carrying member of SAG-AFTRA. Derek has diverse experience that includes serving as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from August 2022 to August 2023, and as an eCommerce Analyst and Digital Marketing Manager at 11x from January 2018 to January 2021, where data analysis enhanced brand awareness and conversions for over 25 eCommerce brands. Derek also worked as an Operations Manager at Level Bottle, collaborating on the successful launch of a top-rated water bottle in 2017. Prior experience includes being a Casting Associate at Cathi Carlton Casting for a decade and an AdWords Representative at Google. Educational qualifications include a BA in Political Science from Columbia University and a graduate program in Drama at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.