Derek Pierce

Derek Pierce 3815 A Maplewood Ave. Austin, TX 78722 (806)790-7453 [email protected]

Profile

Educated in Finance, with experience in organizing and planning. Skilled in radio broadcasting and music promotions. Skilled in leading individuals and group speaking. Experienced in nonverbal communications, both formal and informal. Extremely detail oriented and focused. Additional experience in multi-tasking, executing original ideas, data input, and analyzing information. Computer literate and knowledgeable in the field of accounting, finance, development, and marketing.

Education

Rawls College of Business, Business Administration Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas • Major: Finance • GPA: 3.6 Related Course Work: Accounting, Marketing, Statistics, Radio, Music History, Managerial Communications

Computer Skills

Experience

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Financial Edge

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Microsoft Word

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Excel

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PowerPoint

Austin Children’s Museum, Austin, Texas

August 2003 – May 2007

Finance Assistant, 2008

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Responsible for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Processed memberships and contributed support. Assisted with capital campaign and other fundraising events. Supervised multiple project accounts and communicated with many different vendors. Performed office organizational tasks.

New West Records, Austin, Texas Intern, 2007 - Contacted venues and assisted with tour support. - Promoted new releases. - Organized and maintained warehouse.

KTXT-FM, Lubbock, Texas Promotions Director/Host “Windfall Radio”, 2004 – 2007 - Hosted and programmed specialty show. - Organized multiple fundraising events and coordinated people to complete specific tasks. - Communicated with multiple contacts, both verbal and nonverbal. - Budgeted for shows as well as created and reviewed contracts. - Outstanding Staff Member Award 2007

Texas Tech University Accounts Payable, Lubbock, Texas Student Assistant, 2003 – 2007 - Performed extensive data entry. - Trained new student employees on procedures.