Derek Wilson

Derek Wilson has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Derek currently works at Codeplay Software as an Operations and Sales Support Manager where they are responsible for maintaining customer activities, managing contracts, providing sales reporting, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance, and reviewing and negotiating contracts. Prior to this, Derek worked as a Reception Manager at Fountain Court Apartments from 2016 to 2020. Derek also served as an Operations Manager at Tolichte Ltd in 2015 and owned their own business, Delish, from 2010 to 2015 where they focused on customer service, supplier management, stock management, and business improvement. In 2006, Derek worked as a National Training Manager at Parity Training Limited and as a Senior IT Instructor/Training Supervisor at New Horizons. Derek gained experience in HR, recruitment, training, and client management during this time. Before that, Derek worked as an Administration Assistant at Transco PLC in 2001 and as an IT Instructor at Protocol Training. Derek also worked as an IT Instructor at New Horizons, both in Edinburgh and London, from 2000 to 2001. Derek began their career as a Reception Manager at Travel Inn, where they handled administrative and managerial duties and gained experience in human resources and accounting.

Derek Wilson attended Robert Gordon University from 1996 to 2000, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Hospitality Management. Prior to that, they attended Auchinleck Academy, focusing on various subjects such as Chemistry, Computing, English, French, History, Mathematics, and Physics. Derek also pursued Accountancy at Highers level, and later enrolled at Stephenson College where they studied A-Level Psychology.