I
am
Derek
Douglas
Determined
Driven
Different
Developing
Explore the Truth.
I invite you to take a few minutes to explore more about who I am. Thanks for taking the time and please connect with me so I can learn about you.
I am...
- Get comfortable being uncomfortable
- It always seems impossible, until it is done
- We never lose. Either we win or we learn.
Academics
EPHE 155
+A
MICRO ECON
A
COMMERCE
-A
EPHE 121
+A
PSYC 431
-A
PSYC 492
-A
PSYC 201
A
EPHE 133
+A
MATH FINITE
-B
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93%
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Additional Courses Completed:
PSYC 100A
PSYC 100B
PSYC 260
PSYC 231
PSYC 300
PSYC 330
PSYC 333
PSYC 386
EPHE 121
EPHE 133
EPHE 142
EPHE 155
ECON 103
ECON 104
CSC 105
COM 100
ENGL 135
ENGL 146
PSYC 201
MATH 151
GMST 101
GMST 454
HLTH 251
ED-D 101
03 Experience
2019-
Peter B. Gustavson School of Business
Bachelor of Commerce
MIIISion Impossible Business Case
1st Place Winner
Debate Delegate
Director of Corporate Relations
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Completed Round 1. Currently in Round 2.
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International Fishbowl Business Challenge
Round 1 begins November
1 of 100 people selected (48 different counties)
2018-2019
Psychology Minor
University student
Completed the required courses to attain a minor in psychology.
2017
European
Innovation
Academy
Team Leader
Recruited and led a team of engineers, software developers, marketers, and graphic designers. Coordinated tasks to each team member that included various image effects, infographics, renderings, & GIFs. We created a MVP and took it to market-ready in 15 days.
2016-17
Chronos
CEO
Proficient in multiple software programs required to turn an idea into a production-ready product; CAD, 3D printing, woodwork, metalwork. Designed plethora collection of images, GIFs, infographics, realistic renderings, logos, and animations.
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Finalist of Nixon Peabody Patent Innovation Award
Prepared pitch deck & presented to investors
Coordinate logistics of goods with customs
Negotiate with foreign manufacturers
Inspected facilities in China & Hong Kong
350+ customer mailing list
~$36,000 of pre-orders in 3 months
2015-17
BC Real Estate
Diploma
Learned the ins and outs of the real estate residential market with a minor focus in the commercial industry. Further knowledge will be attained to help achieve my inevitable dream of owning multiple properties.
2016
PROTOTYPE TRIO
CAD 3D Engineer
Worked with a local company in creating their prototype model. Started with CAD drawings and measurements. Progressed into clay, wood, 3D print, then aluminum model. I was in charge of every tier, which included contacting B2B to complete it.
2014
HDT FILMS
Film & Video Editing Director
Led a 7 member team in coordinating a video shoot that was located in the Penthouse of a 5-star hotel. After filming, I edited the audio, video, SFX, and final design work (refer to "computer skills" section)
Cold contacted 8 hotels in Victoria, B.C.; 3 accepted.
Borrowed equipment from UVic & friends to save money
2014-2016
AMAZON POSTERS
Founder
Started a company - "Strive To Thrive" - which sold motivational posters through Amazon & e-commerce store. Designed 20+ professional artistic pieces, coordinated the logistics of importing the print material, shipping out to customers, & creating the website.
2013
DnA Mobile
Co-Founder
Develop mobile applications for the iOS system.
