Derrick Walker

Derrick Walker is an accomplished Founder and Creative Director of The Wave NYC, a role started in August 2015, where responsibilities include brand identity creation, email marketing campaign development, social media management, financial oversight of event planning, and coordination of large-scale events with significant attendance. Previous positions encompass roles as Keyholder at Neighborhood Goods, Delegate Acquisition Executive at IQPC, Workplace Specialist at Group Nine Media, and Sales Assistant at The RealReal, showcasing a diverse skill set in event management, sales, and communications. Derrick Walker also served as an HR Associate at the United Federation of Teachers, leading team projects and maintaining member databases. Educational qualifications include an Associate's degree in Marketing/Marketing Management from City Tech, CUNY, and participation in a COOP Apprentice program.