Derek Miller

About Derek Miller

I am a get it done kind of guy. I throw my everything into whatever I\'m doing. I\'m a problem solver that enjoys the challenge of solving large complicated problems and then creating the strategies necessary to sell those solutions to the target markets that benefit from those solutions. I have an entrepreneurial spirit and mind which has challenged me to learn a wide variety of skills to help companies become more successful. I\'m a natural born leader and communicator that enjoys taking the lead, but finds letting go of the reigns quite enjoyable as well. I love to learn and work with those around me that have knowledge that I don\'t. I\'ve been building or helping to build businesses since I was 16 years old and I have a real knack for it. My energy fills a room and lifts up those around me. I like to keep people laughing when things get tough. I believe attitude is 99% of the battle and I bring my love for life and fun to the table in everything that I do.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Zenki Dojo Inc

   Apr 2020 — Present

   My role was wearing many hats. I work directly with the Owner/CEO. I helped transform Zenki Dojo into a world class health and wellness facility that is designed to help creative individuals stay healthy both mentally and physically, so that they do what they do best. create. Along with the CEO we built out a world class facility that is unparreled in the city of Los Angeles. I helped to establish which services would best serve our clients and the dojo\'s growth. I helped negotiate the new locations lease, dealt with all aspects of building out the new dojo, pricing strategy, marketing strategy, advertising, apparel line, capital raise, monthly financials, employee payment, sales, customer service, and the list goes on.

Education

• Beaver County Police Academy

  Criminal Justice, Policing

• Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing, Management and Finance

  2001 — 2004