City of Urbandale
Derek Zarn has had extensive work experience in marketing and communications. Derek started their career at the City of Ames, Iowa in 2013 as a Graphics & Print Technician. In 2017, they joined the City of Urbandale, where they held various roles including Marketing and Communications Specialist and Marketing and Communications Specialist II. Currently, Derek is serving as the Director of Marketing and Communications at the City of Urbandale.
Derek Zarn attended Iowa State University from 2007 to 2012, where they obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Derek also has additional certifications in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross, Analytics Certification from Google, Bleeding Control Basic v. 1 from the American College of Surgeons, and ERW and IED Awareness from the United Nations. The specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.
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City of Urbandale
Urbandale, Iowa, is an award-winning community of more than 45,000 residents offering a unique combination of location, value, and community engagement to businesses and residents. Urbandale is located in the northwest part of the Des Moines Metro Area at the intersections of Interstate 35, Interstate 80, and Iowa 141. This unique geographic location allows Urbandale businesses and residents convenient access to a coast-to-coast and border-to-border transportation network. Urbandale is a welcoming and vibrant community with affordable and accessible amenities for residents and businesses. From safe neighborhoods to acres of green space, Urbandale is uniquely positioned as an attractive place to raise a family, grow your business, and enjoy life. The City of Urbandale maintains one of the lowest municipal tax rates in the state, providing excellent services at an exceptional value. Each year hundreds of new residents make Urbandale their home—joining the citizens that already enjoy our community’s extensive park and trail network, short commutes, great career opportunities, and excellent schools. The City operates under a council-manager form of government. The city manager carries out the policy direction of the Mayor and five City Council members. As a national leader in Character Counts, Urbandale endeavors at all times to promote and model the principles of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.