Derek Saunier

About Derek Saunier

Accomplished educational leader with over 15 years of experience spanning higher education, correctional education, recruitment, and community engagement. Currently serving as the Reentry & Education Supervisor at the Hernando County Sheriff\'s Office, leading initiatives that prepare incarcerated adults for reintegration through education, job training, and employer partnerships. Previously, I\'ve held progressively responsible roles at Saint Leo University and Springfield College, where my teams launched academic programs, expanded partnerships, improved student retention, and led strategic enrollment and outreach efforts. My career is marked by a strong ability to manage projects, lead cross-functional teams, and drive growth in adult and continuing education environments. I am also deeply involved in the community through board roles, demonstrating a sustained commitment to public service, mental health advocacy, and educational access.

Experience

1. Reentry & Education Program Manager

   Hernando County Sheriff's Office

   Nov 2021 — Present · Hernando County, FL, US

   Managing a program designed to establish education, vocation, and job-training plans for incarcerated adults reentering the workforce. Overseeing academic planning, program implementation, course instruction, testing center, workforce development, community outreach, case management, and staff/volunteer management at a facility of over 700 individuals. Skills Utilized: Educational Leadership · Workforce Development · Partnership Development · Case Management · Project Management · Training · Adult Learning Theory · Course Instruction · Public Speaking · Goal Setting · Report Generation · Budgeting · Data Analytics

Education

• Hodges University

  Master of Science - MS, Management

  2012

• American College of Education

  Graduate Certificate , Adult Education and Training

  2026

• Hodges University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Management

• Pasco-Hernando State College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Skills

• Career Management
• Adult Education
• Marketing Research
• Research
• Sales
• Organizational Development
• Social Networking
• Career Development
• Event Management
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Career Advising
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Customer Relations
• Staff Planning
• Customer Service
• Start-Ups
• Higher Education
• Networking
• Admissions
• Coaching
• Community Relations
• Student Affairs
• Retaining Customers
• Interviews
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Public Speaking
• Interviewing
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Nonprofits
• Community Development
• Management
• Team Building
• Training
• Resume Writing
• Student Financial Aid
• Teamwork