Derek H Berdan

Derek H Berdan has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries.

Derek H began their career in the culinary field, working as a Chef de Partie at Gerards Place in Washington DC from 1995 to 1997, and then at The Refectory in Columbus, OH from 1997 to 2000. Derek H continued to pursue their passion for cooking as a Sous Chef at Hugos Maine from 2000 to 2002, and as an Executive Chef at School Street Cafe from 2002 to 2004.

In 2005, Derek transitioned into the automotive industry and joined Bill Dodge Auto Group as a Professional Sales Consultant. During their time there, they were responsible for prospecting, lead generation, and advising clients on vehicle selection and purchase options. Derek H also implemented creative solutions to ensure top customer satisfaction and increased accessory, maintenance, and extended warranty sales.

In 2012, Derek joined Prime Motor Group as an F&I Manager and Ford CPO Manager. In this role, they handled the financial, legal, and administrative aspects of retail, commercial, and wholesale vehicle transactions and funding. Derek H achieved exceptional results by generating half of the monthly sales department gross profit and increasing the store's monthly PRU average and VSC penetration.

Moving on to CDK Global in 2018, Derek worked as a Business Solutions Consultant for seven months before joining Darwin Automotive. At Darwin Automotive, they took on various roles, starting as an Implementation Specialist in July 2018. Derek H then progressed to become a Customer Experience Manager in December 2018, where they focused on enhancing the overall customer experience. Derek ultimately advanced to the position of Sr. Digital Retail Account Manager in August 2019.

Overall, Derek H Berdan's career has demonstrated their ability to adapt and excel in different industries, showcasing strong leadership, customer service, and sales skills.

Derek H Berdan's education history includes several certifications and degrees in various fields. In an unspecified period, they obtained the F&I Legal & Ethical Standards Certification from JM&A Performance Development Center. In 1995-1997, they attended Texas Culinary Academy, where they obtained a degree in Culinary Arts, focusing on Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management. In the earlier years, from 1990 to 1993, they attended Plano Sr High School, although no degree or field of study is mentioned. In 2012, Derek H Berdan obtained the JM&A F&I School and FILES Certification, without specifying the duration of the program. Finally, in 2013, they attended the JM&A Group Performance Development Center and received another F&I Legal & Ethical Standards Certification, but this time with a focus on Automotive F&I.