Derek Deschene, MBA

Derek Deschene, MBA, has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various industries. Derek currently serves as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at StarCompliance, a leading provider of compliance technology solutions for financial institutions. In this role, Derek is responsible for utilizing the STAR Platform to automate conflict detection and resolution, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency.

Prior to their current position, Derek worked at BryterCX (formerly ClickFox) as the Sr. Director of Finance. Here, they utilized the BryterCX Platform to connect customer touchpoint data across enterprise systems, enabling organizations to enhance customer interactions and maximize value. Derek also served as the Director of Finance at BryterCX, where they were responsible for tracking the impact of customer journey data on business intelligence systems.

Derek's experience also includes working at MacDermid Graphics Solutions, where they served as a Sr. Financial Analyst, Global. In this role, they led a global team of financial managers and implemented efficient reporting systems to support executive decision-making. Derek successfully merged various financial processes into ongoing routines and provided actionable insights to support strategic initiatives.

Derek began their career at MacDermid, where they held roles such as Financial Analyst and participant in the Finance Rotation Program. The program exposed Derek to various areas of finance, including internal audit, financial analysis, policy development, and budget preparation.

Additionally, Derek has held positions at Local Insight Media as a Human Resources Specialist, United LLC as a Business Consultant, and Vail Resorts Management Company as an Accountant. At Vail Resorts, they excelled in invoice processing and quality control and graduated from the leadership and management development program.

Derek's work experience also includes serving as a Graduate Student Consultant at Newmont Mining Corporation, an intern at D2Xchange LLC, and a Lab Assistant at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

Overall, Derek Deschene's work experience showcases their expertise in financial planning and analysis, customer journey optimization, team management, and efficient reporting systems implementation. Their diverse background in various industries highlights their adaptability and strong analytical skills.

Derek Deschene, MBA, completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business in the field of Finance. Derek attended the program from 2008 to 2010. Prior to their MBA, Derek obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from the University of Denver, specializing in General Business. Derek attended the undergraduate program from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, Derek participated in a study abroad program at the University of Otago in 2007, focusing on General Business.

In terms of additional certifications, Derek has obtained various certifications in recent years. Derek received certifications such as "Getting Started with Cloud Acquisition" from Amazon Web Services (AWS), "Improving Your Conflict Competence," "Leading with Intelligent Disobedience," "Learn Emotional Intelligence, the Key Determiner of Success," "Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter (Blinkist Summary)," and "Unconscious Bias" from LinkedIn in April 2021. In March 2021, they earned certifications such as "Becoming an Impactful and Influential Leader," "Communicating in the Language of Leadership," "Humble Leadership: The Power of Relationships, Openness, and Trust (getAbstract Summary)," and "The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do (getAbstract Summary)" from LinkedIn. In August 2019, they obtained the certification "Leading Productive One-on-One Meetings" from LinkedIn, while in May 2019, they achieved certifications in "Hiring and Developing Your Future Workforce," "Performance Review Foundations," "Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers," and "Developing Managers in Organizations," also from LinkedIn.