Deryck Vanderbilt-Nicholson
Telling global stories across AI, Music, Fashion, Consumer Goods, Media, Tech & Philanthropy
- Role
- Communications Director, North America at Nike
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Deryck Vanderbilt-Nicholson
Marketing, Communications & Cultural Business Development Strategist focused on driving revenue and growth in music, tech, and media through high-impact agency relationships, scalable programs, and cross-functional joint business plans.With a proven track record in leading diverse global marketing teams, managing budgets, and executing impactful digital campaigns. I have proficiency in brand development and successful product launches. I’m passionate about creative, technical thinking, new business, problem-solving, crafting compelling content, and strategic operations. Particularly, in executive communications, where I specialize in corporate communications and thought leadership. I come prepared to drive insightful, analytical thought processes, bolstered by driving impactful results for global teams and organizations.
Experience
Communications Director, North America
Feb 2026 — Present · New York, NY, US
Education
Harvard University
Certification, CS50 Python and Artificial Intelligence
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
2008 — 2013
University of the Witwatersrand
Studied Abroad, Political Science and Government
2012 — 2012
The George Washington University
Master of Science - MS, Strategic Planning, Public Relations & Crisis Management
2013 — 2015
Skills
- Sports
- Leadership
- Media Blasts
- Cisionpoint
- Fashion Monitor
- Sustainability
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Entertainment Journalism
- Hospitality
- Event Planning
- Customer Service
- PR Newswire
- Microsoft Word
- Teaching
- Fashion
- Entrepreneurship
- Higher Education
- Press Releases
- Red Pages
- Social Media Marketing
- Microsoft Excel
- Analytics
- Public Relations
- Travel
- Publicity
- Social Networking
- Negotiation
- Microsoft Office
- Media Contact Lists
- Social Media
- Mail Chimp
- Newsletters
- Tourism
- Act!
- Interviews
- Magazines
- Business
- Music Journalism
- Musical Theatre
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