CA, Principal, Aboriginal Business Network
An experienced business strategist, marketer, computer security expert, and Chartered Accountant, Derick brings a well rounded set of experiences to the table which uniquely enables him to help an organization as a whole, not just the sum of its individual pieces.
With previous experience at senior level positions in Ernst & Young LLP, Microsoft, and Computer Associates, Derick is able to bring corporate level best practices to First Nation Communities and Aboriginal clients.
- Proven track record of developing strategic business plans for rapid growth and financing requirements.
- Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting operational requirements necessary for organizations from small communities to large multinational corporations.
- Development of financing strategies for local and international projects using multiple international financial institutions.
- Operational reviews, which examine aspects of the First Nations business activities and make recommendations on how to improve operations.
- IT operational reviews including IT security audits utilizing the ISO 17799 standards.
- IT architecture review and policy development.
- Project Management and Financing Related to Energy Projects.
- Other project financing and due diligence.
- Contract negotiations
- Proposal writing
- Marketing and Communications plan development including social media strategies and policy development
- Operational and IT risk assessments.