Derek Michelson, CVP

“A true professional, Derek has genuine integrity and a work ethic second to none. He is highly dedicated, strives for perfection and is always willing to go the extra mile. Derek is extremely strategic, yet, also has the ability to execute the details necessary to ensure the successful roll out of any strategic plan. I am confident that Derek will be a valuable contributor for any organization.”

“I have known Derek for about a year and I can say, without question, that Derek is one of the most hard working, thoughtful, caring individuals I have ever known. For the past year, Derek has worked under my supervision as a public relations and marketing intern for the University of Colorado – Boulder men’s lacrosse team. While with CU, I was the assistant coach and digital media coordinator for the team, and I challenged Derek every week to get better at his craft. Not only did he complete his goals, he went above and beyond for everything we gave him to work on, including press releases, social media, marketing campaigns, game day operations, web design and video marketing. He has proven to be an irreplaceable resource, as he is able to adapt and absorb a wide variety of disciplines. For the entire spring season, Derek has been responsible for writing the team’s postgame press releases along with a majority of the grassroots marketing efforts. As things picked up during the year Derek’s responsibility grew, but he never faltered. I watched Derek’s skill and meticulousness grow vastly with each day that passed. With endless hard work and perseverance, Derek was able to raise money and exposure for the team that helped propel the team to their first National Championship in school history. From day one, Derek brought new, fresh ideas to the team, and over the course of the year he continued to push the program into new market opportunities. I cannot say enough about the level of detail, thoroughness and overall care for his work that Derek brings to the table. On top of his talent, Derek has the true character and work ethic that I believe make him stand out in the crowd. If given the opportunity, I would not hesitate to work with Derek again. Without Derek’s hard work I would not be where I am today.”