Derek Ries

Derek Ries has a diverse work experience across various industries. Derek started their career in 2007 as a Recording Artist for Wind-up Records, achieving national success as a songwriter. Derek then worked as a Social Media Manager for Hudson Music, LLC, where they positioned the brand and created a digital strategy. In 2011, they joined OpenAsset as a Digital Marketing Coordinator, overseeing marketing automation workflows and leveraging customer insights. Derek later became a Manager of Marketing Operations at Constant Contact, where they built a multi-channel marketing strategy and optimized automation processes. Derek then served as the Manager of Marketing Operations & Technologies at Architizer, working on marketplace and media businesses. In 2018, Derek joined Braze as a Senior Manager of Marketing Operations, contributing to their customer engagement platform. Derek further expanded their expertise as a Senior Director of Marketing Operations at BetterCloud, a leading SaaS Management Platform. Currently, Derek holds the role of VP of Marketing, Sales Development, and Partnerships at OpenAsset, a Digital Asset Management tool for AEC and real estate professionals. Additionally, they have served as an Advisor at Sendoso, a Sending Platform that helps companies engage with customers throughout the buyer's journey.

Derek Ries holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Marketing Management with a focus on the Digital Marketing track from Baruch College. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in Google Analytics from Google in April 2018 and in Oracle Marketing Cloud B2B Master Certification from the Oracle Marketing Cloud Academy in January 2017.