Derick Armstrong is a Financial Advisor with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. His mission is to develop enduring relationships with clients by providing expert guidance for a lifetime of financial security. Derick understands life is hetic with work and careers and people don't often have time to plan for their financial needs. He works with clients to identify their definitions of financial security and then focuses on solutions for personal, family or business needs to find the right solutions .For additional information, call him at (904) 424-4488Specialties: To learn about his specialties, visit http://www.derickarmstrong.nm.com

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Managed $500 million in assets and $10 million in annualbudgets. Successfully managed a repair parts budget of $500,000 and saved $35,000 inthe ships operation repair funds through the aggressive use of the Micro-Miniature programto repair failed electronic circuit cards.IT SOFTWARE AND PHYSICAL SECURITY: Managed all aspects of administrative,quality assurance, and security requirements of IT Software and Physical Security.Developed and implemented organizational policy and procedures for both IT Software andPhysical Security resulting in zero IT Security Software breaches and 100% physicalaccountability over several years.HUMAN RESOURCE/ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT: As CEO and COO led anorganization of 300 personnel, heading Human Resources activities including hiring,assigning, training, promotion, mentorship and education of all personnel. Developed andrefined programs to improve career development, resulting in a 92% retention rate andmaintaining 100% of the required manning levels.

PROTOCOL: Serve as the personal aide to Commander (CEO) Naval Surface ForceAtlantic, personal advisor, and trusted counsel. Interacted and coordinated with senior officials from the entire east coast of navy military installations. Directly responsible forrepresentation of the Commander and the Commands, the Department of Defense andthe nation when interfacing with visitors that include senior members of our government,foreign dignitaries and foreign heads off stage. Responsible for formulating overallprotocol guidance and specific tailor-made programs for distinguished visitors. Educatingand informing influential and important visitors about the commands' roles and missionsprior to them visiting the command. Responsible for providing guidance and support to theCEO and associated organizations on matters concerning maintenance, budgeting,ceremonies, and social events. Utilizing my knowledge and understanding of national andinternational rules, procedures, and forums prescribing traditional undiplomatic customs,courtesies, and etiquette in the execution of high-level foreign and domestic official visitsand functions.LEADERSHIP: As CEO of a US Naval Vessel with 300 personnel I served as a liaison withsenior level officials of other government departments, embassies, international dignitariesand officials between Washington DC and European Countries. Responsible for providinginformation to the Commander (CEO) US Naval Forces Europe and public affairs officersconcerning the US' European image; by monitoring public attitudes toward congressionaltestimony and other news issues related to European Area of Responsibility. Coordinateddirectly with appropriate individuals and agencies to facilitate site and facility selection,press and/or photographic/video opportunity, gift exchanges, menu selections, meetings,invitation design and development of guest lists, seating arrangements, transportation,billeting, etc.