Derick Burns

Derick Burns is a seasoned marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in higher education and project management. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Skills of Central PA, Inc., Derick previously held the role of Marketing Communications Specialist at Colorado State University, where responsibilities included leading communications for the Human Capital Management implementation project. At Penn State University, Derick's roles ranged from Event Marketing Strategist, managing significant events such as Global Entrepreneurship Week, to leadership positions in IT Marketing and Communications, where strategic direction and staff oversight were essential. Derick's educational background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology.