Derek Hopper

Derek Hopper has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Derek started their career in 2006 as a Lifeguard at the United States Department of Defense, where they ensured the safety of patrons and provided customer assistance. Derek then served as a Lead Lifeguard, responsible for supervising a team of lifeguards and resolving low-level staff disputes. Later, in 2011, Derek became the Aquatics Director, overseeing three aquatic facilities, managing staff schedules, and ensuring accurate payroll.

In 2012, Derek worked as a Sales Representative at GameStop, assisting customers with product information and making sales. Derek then transitioned to Mayfield Paper Co., serving as a Customer Service Representative, handling customer inquiries and resolving issues.

In the same year, Derek joined the United States Air Force as an Airman 1st Class, specializing in Persian Farsi translation. Derek translated messages accurately and referred to reference materials to ensure translation precision.

From 2013 to 2014, Derek worked as a Field Reporting Technician at Bosque Systems, LLC. In this role, they examined water samples, compiled reports on bacteria presence, and collected flow back water samples for analysis.

Derek's most recent and current position is with Principal LED since 2015. Derek has held multiple roles within the company, including Estimator, Lead Estimator, Compliance Engineer, and Product Engineer. Presently, Derek serves as the Vice President of Engineering, overseeing the engineering department and contributing to the company's compliance efforts.

Overall, Derek Hopper's work experience showcases their versatility, strong customer service skills, managerial capabilities, and technical expertise in engineering and translation.

Derek Hopper received their Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Angelo State University between the years 2007 and 2012. Following that, they attended the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center from 2012 to 2013, where they studied Persian Farsi, but did not earn a degree.