Derek Mitchell

Derek Mitchell has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Derek is currently working at CardFree as the Director of Product, where they oversee product development and management. Prior to their current role, they served as a Product Manager, Payments.

Before joining CardFree, Derek worked at TouchNet, A Global Payments Company as the Partner Integration and Implementation Strategy. In this role, they focused on integrating and implementing partner solutions into the company's systems.

Derek's early work experience includes roles at UniversityTickets (now AudienceView) and Mitchell Consulting, LLC. At UniversityTickets, they held positions in Product Management, Sales and Marketing, and Client Services. Derek successfully launched a new SaaS ticketing solution and managed a cross-functional team. In the Sales and Marketing role, Derek played a key role in adding clients and revenue through strategic product demonstrations and partnerships. As the Director of Client Services, they expanded the client support team and implemented cost-saving workflows.

At Mitchell Consulting, LLC, Derek worked as a Marketing & Communications Consultant, where they received start-up funding and established a boutique consulting firm specializing in public relations and brand management services. Derek handled multiple special projects for clients, including the development of e-commerce sites and sales funnel programming.

Throughout their career, Derek has consistently demonstrated strong leadership skills, achieved high client retention rates, and contributed to revenue growth through strategic initiatives and partnerships.

Derek Mitchell attended the University of Maine from 2005 to 2008, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. Derek also obtained additional certifications, including a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) from the Scrum Alliance and a Master Product Manager from Pragmatic Institute (Pragmatic Marketing + TDI). The specific months and years when these certifications were obtained are not provided.