Aurora Training Advantage

Chief Executive Officer

ITU Online

ITU Online Training is dedicated to bringing students comprehensive training in all major aspects of the IT industry. ITU offers courses for individuals seeking IT career certifications and corporate training for organizations that want their employees to have the latest technology skills.

Triad Behavioral Health

Triad Behavioral Health provides exam preparation, continuing education, and career services for behavioral health individuals, institutions, and organizations for over 40 years. Triad’s brands include – AATBS, Academic Review, Taylor Study Method, Gerry Grossman Seminars, and Smart Practitioner.

Chief Marketing Officer

Lost River

As a decisive leader, spearheaded all organizational initiatives, including the management of Marketing, Sales, and Development teams. Oversaw the design, development, and deployment of an ecommerce website while simultaneously guiding the marketing team in building brand awareness through online and offline strategies.

Chief Operations Officer

Automobile Club of Southern California

Responsible and accountable for the development of the AAA Mobile app. Collaborated with various strategic development partners to design, develop and deploy App. Drove and set priorities, milestones, requirements, and ensured features were in alignment with the strategic business objectives of AAA.

Sr. Product Manager - Mobile Application

Next Day Flyers

As the manager of an eight-member Marketing Operations team at NextDayFlyers, I steered the tactical execution of products and services on the ecommerce platform. In collaboration with Dev, manufacturing, and executive teams, we successfully aligned priorities and requirements with strategic business goals, thus maximizing team performance and productivity.

Marketing Operations Manager

M2 Technical Services Inc.

Managed due diligence for potential investments for The Sentient Group, a major private equity firm with $2.3 billion in global resource projects.

Sr. Product Manager /Consultant

Ultimate Truck and Auto Accessories

Responsible for the design, development, deployment of two eCommerce web sites - www.ultimatetruck.com and www.ultimateoutdoor.com. Developed marketing strategy to build brand awareness, traffic and conversions of users. Decisive leader of all technical initiatives of the organization.

Director of eCommerce

AutoAnything

Managed merchandising team accountable for implementing, maintaining and managing new and existing products on eCommerce site.  Communicated with the executive team, vendors, and internal departments to coordinate overall merchandising efforts in accordance with corporate strategy and revenue goals.

Manager

MP3.com

Planned and managed the development, testing, launch and operation of products and services designed to increase traffic, build user communities that all generate revenue. Analyzed success metrics and made adjustments to service as necessary.

Senior Product Manager

Ever wondered why some companies thrive while others merely survive? The difference might be closer than you think.

Many organizations grapple with aligning their business objectives to operational execution, leading to missed opportunities and stagnant growth. CEOs and executives often find themselves overwhelmed by complex market dynamics, struggling to foster high-performing teams essential for innovation and profitability.

Imagine leading an organization where strategic goals seamlessly translate into exceptional results. Your teams are not just performing—they're excelling—propelling your company to new heights of revenue and market expansion. Picture navigating complex business environments with confidence, backed by innovative strategies that place your company ahead of the competition.

With over 23 years of executive leadership experience, I specialize in transforming organizations by aligning business objectives with effective operational execution. My expertise includes developing and implementing innovative business strategies that exceed revenue and market goals. By fostering cultures of excellence and collaboration, I build and lead high-performing teams equipped to tackle today's fast-paced markets. Leveraging deep market insights and financial acumen, I navigate complex business environments, identify growth opportunities, and position organizations ahead of industry trends.

Ready to transform your organization and achieve remarkable success? Let's connect. Send me a message or schedule a meeting to discuss how we can align your business objectives with actionable strategies for growth.

Derrick Josten

CDL PowerSuite™

- Worked both independently and as a team on a Laravel + Angular web app, fixing bugs and adding new functionality.
- Collaborated with stakeholders and developers to create consistent, actionable tickets, streamlining the backlog and enhancing efficiency.
- Worked with the team to improve system performance significantly within the first three months.

Software Engineer

Lime

Mechanic

RIVERVIEW RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

* Perform Groundskeeping and maintenance duties as assigned and appropriate for the current season. 
* Maintain resident gardens and lawns, plant, remove, prune, etc. various plants and shrubs. 
* Greet residents, provide help and direction when needed.
* Drive company vehicles, operate power tools and equipment, etc.

Grounds Crew

OpenEye - The Cloud Video Platform

- Designed, developed, and managed custom in-house web application utilized by the marketing, engineering, and technical support departments to create and edit content for the company website (www.openeye.net) and other API-driven tools used inside and outside the company, including a React single-page app (SPA) data management UI to allow other employees to manage website content.
 - Developed the aforementioned web application and other supporting tools using Laravel/PHP, React and other front-end tools, deployed and hosted in AWS via Docker / ECS, using RDS/MySQL and SQL Server databases.
- Managed project with git, SCRUM/Jira, maintained pull request and code review process with another team member.

Web Development Specialist

• Team development of internal e-commerce dashboard web application
• Web development and maintenance of customer test preparation software platform
• Technical support for customers and staff, staff IT support

Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, Sass, Vue, SQL, Laravel, AWS, PHPStorm, Git, Bash, API use and development, 
Docker, Wordpress, Photoshop

Technology Lead

Spokane Public Schools

• Web development and design of student work experience interface
• PC deployment, computer peripherals setup, microcontroller programming, parts ordering and organization, computer assistance, etc.

Technologies: ASP.NET, C#, jQuery, SVN, SQL Server, IIS, Visual Studio

Programming Intern

Central Valley School District

• Installation & maintenance of hardware, software, peripherals and network systems; including drivers, troubleshooting, upgrading and repair
• Assisting school staff with technology issues including file backup and restoration

Information Technology Substitute

McDonald's Corporation

• Cook and prepare food products
• Wash dishes and other kitchen items
• Sweep and mop floors, and clean other various surfaces

Crew

National Medical Management

• Digitized various medical billing paperwork
• Compiled pertinent documentation from collected daily/monthly data
• Developed managerial reports
• Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing company-wide information system

Information Systems and Billing Support

• Re-imaged, cleaned, recycled, and set up new lab computers for the school district
• Installed and updated new computer software (Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Norton Ghost, etc.)
• Learned new skills in the TEConnections club in the process of working in many school district computer labs and the district warehouse

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