Derek Young Email & Phone Number

• Contributed to the strategic direction of the organization through assisting in developing the most profitable franchising structure by conducting cash flow analysis and income projections• Construction of the large-scale marketing budget for the entire region of Southern Indiana that consists of six Chillers locations• Implemented an employee recognition program for over 150 Chillers employees in the region that reinforces positive performance in the areas of customer service and safety• Advised the firm on hedging strategies and financial markets related to the dairy industries

• As operations manager, oversaw day-to-day operations of the New Albany location staffed by 25 employees

• Assisted with removal of under-performing mutual funds from employee benefit fund line-up• Participated in meetings with plan participants discussing 401K and 403B allocations• Exposed to the client and sales branch of the organization through participating in client meetings designed to tailor benefit packages to each organization• Researched risks of asset classes and under-saving for retirement• Assisted in research of Employee Retirement Income Security Act in understanding specific requirements of a plan sponsor