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Derek is part of the student management team and helps with content development and marketing issues.
Where are you originally from and where do you live now?
I'm from St. Louis, home of the Cardinals and Anheiser Busch though I've lived in Atlanta for the last four years.
Have a personal quote?
"You win a few, you lose a few. Some get rained out. But you got to dress for all of them." - Satchel Paige
Pick one word to describe yourself and tell why it describes you so well.
Reliable. If I say its going to get done, it will get done and get done to the best of my ability.
What do you like most about Student Savvy? (be honest)
Student Savvy brings together a group of diverse and fun young adults who all have different interests and different skills, but who are equally committed to making SS a success.
What is the best advice you've ever received?
Always be above reproach!
What is your best money saving secret/technique? (c'mon, everyone has at least one)
The secret to saving money is to find a girlfriend who is a lightweight. I don't think I've ever bought my girlfriend more than a couple of drinks in a given night. Any more than that and she'd be dead.
What is your greatest fear?
I can't imagine anything worse than getting eaten by a shark or croc.
Ever had a brush with fame? Explain.
I was playing in a pick-up soccer tourney with a couple of my buddies in Sydney, Australia last year. The tournament was called, "defend your turf." It was a real simple concept. A bunch of local teams play each other for the right to defend their home turf in a game against a team of semi-pro Brazilians--who were ridiculous. None of us were Australian, so it really wasn't our turf to defend, but we played damn well. MTV Australia was covering the event and thought we were an interesting story. After one of our games a VJ came over and interviewed us live on MTV Australia.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you choose?
If I could go anywhere in the world, I'd put the stress of daily life behind me and move to Greymouth, New Zealand to work in the Montheiths Brewery. The beer is amazing, the country is spectacular, the people are the most friendly in the world, and all employees have open bar in the Brewery lounge everyday from 430-6.
Name one thing you wish you could do/have.
I would love to travel around the world, hitting every continent and every major site. Guess that means I wish I had lots of money, lots of free time, and a private jet.
How do you define success?
Success is setting a goal, acheiving it, and knowing that you have done the best you possibily can. Do that and the money, girls, and recognition are sure to follow.
What is your favorite sport and favorite team?
St. Louis Cardinals!
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