Derek Beard

Derek Beard is a seasoned Web Support Manager at Park Lawn Corporation, overseeing the company's digital presence and managing online asset projects since September 2018. Prior experience at Carriage Services as a Web Designer and Support Specialist involved handling SEO, social media, website development, and public relations for over 200 funeral homes and cemeteries. Derek's background includes roles as an English Instructor at LCI Academy, a research assistant for the WIC Wellness Project at The University of Texas at Austin, a marketing intern at Clear Channel Radio, and a customer service specialist at Best Buy. Academically, Derek holds a Master's degree in International/Global Studies from Korea University and a Bachelor's degree in Advertising and Corporate Communications from The University of Texas at Austin.