Derek Gassaway
Finance | Real Estate | Sales | Consulting | Leadership | Management
- Role
- Area Manager at Ace Parking
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Derek Gassaway
I’m a results-driven leader with deep experience across parking & valet management, hotel and commercial operations, sales, and real estate transactions. My background combines hands-on operational leadership with financial discipline and client-focused execution.In the parking and valet sector, I’ve led multi-site operations in hospitality and commercial environments, overseeing staffing, training, budgeting, P&L performance, and service delivery. I specialize in scaling teams, improving operational efficiency, driving revenue growth, and building strong partnerships with property owners, asset managers, and hotel leadership. My approach blends front-line management with strategic sales development and contract optimization.As a Real Broker real estate agent, I represent clients across buying, selling, and investing, with a strong focus on residential, commercial, and value-add opportunities. I bring an investor mindset to every transaction—analyzing numbers, managing projects, coordinating timelines, and protecting client interests from contract to close.Core strengths include: • Leadership & team development • Financial management, budgeting & P&L oversight • Sales strategy & business development • Project & operations management • Client relations & stakeholder communication • Real estate transactions, investment analysis & deal executionI thrive at the intersection of operations, sales, and real estate, delivering measurable results while building long-term relationships and high-performing teams.
Experience
Area Manager
Jan 2026 — Present · Portland, OR, US
Oversee daily parking operations, ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction across multiple locations. • Managed staff hiring and training to build a skilled and efficient team dedicated to service excellence. • Conducted financial reporting, analyzing revenue and expenses to optimize operational efficiency. • Enforced policies and resolved guest issues to maintain a smooth and enjoyable parking experience.
Education
Portland State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance, General
2021 — 2023
Portland Community College
Business Transfer Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
2019 — 2021
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.