Derek Nielsen

Derek Nielsen has been working in the professional field since 2008. Derek'sfirst role was as an Editorial Intern at the Sacramento News & Review, where they wrote articles, previews and reviews, and conducted interviews of local events and performance artists. Derek also edited the SN&R webpage and calendar using Gyrobase, and assisted in design layouts for the music section, copy edit, data entry and filing. In 2009, they began working as a Freelance Writer for the Sacramento News and Review. In 2010, they worked as a Safety Coordinator for the Clean Air Transportation Department at the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. From 2012 to 2018, they worked as a Front End Supervisor at Whole Foods Market. During this time, they also worked as a Social Media Manager at Jeffrey's Hillside Cafe from 2018 to 2019. In 2019, they began working as a Beer and Wine Specialist at Whole Foods Market. In 2018, they began working as a Content Writer for the New Noise Media Group. Finally, in 2021, they began working as a Website Manager at Henhouse Brewing Company.

Derek Nielsen attended the University of California, Davis from 2003 to 2008, where they earned a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Music. Derek is currently attending Santa Rosa Junior College and is in progress of obtaining a Certificate in Accounting.