Derrick Knudsen

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Cannabis | Psychedelics | Hospitality | Aligning People with Purpose | Career Coach | Business & Team Builder @ Meta Talent Group
Derrick Knudsen's Location
Denver, Colorado, United States, United States
About Derrick Knudsen

A mission-driven entrepreneur through and through and I take pride in my leadership skills and ability to connect people and ideas.The experiences have been incredible, from the involvement in starting a USCAA Collegiate Basketball Program, to co-founding two boutique recruitment firms, as well as being instrumental in forming a local Denver non-profit supporting small business owners who were suffering from the negative effects of the pandemic.At Meta Talent, we are focused on connecting passionate professionals in cannabis, psychedelics, and hospitality. MTG is a bridge for growing companies and purpose-driven leaders who are seeking to improve the world socially and environmentally.I also take great honor in contributing as the Vice President Operations & Board Director of The Underdog Family, which started as a voluntary non-profit organization in Denver during the pandemic. "Friends coming together to do good things," we continue to support small business owners and the Denver community at large.

Derrick Knudsen's Current Company Details
Meta Talent Group

Meta Talent Group

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Cannabis | Psychedelics | Hospitality | Aligning People with Purpose | Career Coach | Business & Team Builder
Derrick Knudsen Work Experience Details
  • Meta Talent Group
    Chief Executive Officer
    Meta Talent Group Jan 2024 - Present
    Denver , Colorado, Us
    Meta Talent Group (MTG) is a boutique recruitment firm specializing in cannabis, psychedelics, and hospitality.
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  • Meta Talent Group
    Founding Partner
    Meta Talent Group Aug 2020 - Jan 2024
    Denver , Colorado, Us
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  • The Underdog Family
    Vice President Operations & Board Director
    The Underdog Family Jun 2020 - Present
    Underdog Family | Nonprofit Organization | 501(c)(3)Established Underdog Family during the peak of the Covid pandemic, delivering vital support to local businesses navigating in-person restrictions.Engineered an innovative skills-based volunteering model, matching professionals with high-impact opportunities that align with their expertise, while respecting their career commitments.Orchestrated the development of 16 websites for small businesses, generating a substantial $200,000 in supplementary partner revenue, all without imposing upfront fees for our inaugural services.
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  • Budding Talent Partners
    Managing Partner
    Budding Talent Partners Feb 2018 - Jul 2020
    Co-Founder and Managing Member of Budding Talent, a staffing and recruitment firm dedicated to the global growth of cannabis.Budding Talent partners with candidates and clients in, but not limited to: Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Human Resource (HR), Compliance, Cultivation & Laboratory, Executive Leadership, Information Technology (IT), Operations & Supply Chain (SCL), Sales & Marketing.
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  • Lhh
    Executive Recruiter
    Lhh Oct 2016 - Feb 2018
    Jacksonville, Florida, Us
    *Adecco Group's Ajilon has migrated and now falls under the umbrella of Lee Hecht Harrison*Adecco's Ajilon is the top executive recruitment firm in HR, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operations, as well as Executive Administration. It also falls under the umbrella of The Adecco Group, a Fortune 500 staffing and recruitment firm that employs more people globally than any other company.The primary focus was to build a stronger presence in Greater Denver, as well as in the collaboration and continued development of the global supply chain community.
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  • Avid4 Adventure
    Managing Director (Contract)
    Avid4 Adventure Jan 2016 - Sep 2016
    Boulder, Colorado, Us
    Responsible for the training, development and management of 60+ staff, supervising 1000+ participants.The primary focus is in developing youth through outdoor activities, with an emphasis on encouraging kids to get outdoors. The participants are exposed to rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding throughout the beautiful front range of Colorado.
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  • Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Suffolk County
    Assistant Camp Director
    Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Suffolk County May 2015 - May 2016
    Riverhead, Ny, Us
    Primary responsibility to support the Managing Director. In the off-season, responsible for program development, recruiting, and the hiring of 50+ staff.After assembling a team, program and wellness training took place through the use of Concerned Incident Medial Reports (CIMRs) as well as the Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets.There is an overall focus on youth development and positive camper management. There were additional responsibilities as the primary contact with staff and parents, to collaborate around successful management of all camper objectives.
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  • Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Suffolk County
    Program Director & Community Educator
    Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Suffolk County Oct 2012 - Apr 2015
    Riverhead, Ny, Us
    Developed and managed the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Program in collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Responsible for a $150K program budget, as well as a distribution of 96 financial-based scholarships to youth throughout Suffolk County, NY.Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising a staff of 10 educators to teach STEM Education through ecology-based activities, videography, and photography. Partnered with the local Audobon Society, the local chapter of Master Gardeners, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, SUNY Stony Brook, and SUNY Binghamton to bring a college graduate program experiment to 1500+ youth participants annually.
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  • Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Suffolk County
    Stem Program Coordinator
    Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Suffolk County May 2012 - Sep 2012
    Riverhead, Ny, Us
    Supported the STEM Program Director & Community Educator with an emphasis on summer preparation, staff training, and staff management; acted as the primary communicator between the staff and the Program Director throughout the summer.
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Derrick Knudsen Education Details

  • State University Of New York College Of Environmental Science And Forestry
    State University Of New York College Of Environmental Science And Forestry
    Environmental Biology
  • Syracuse University
    Syracuse University
    Education
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Engineering

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Derrick Knudsen works for Meta Talent Group

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Derrick Knudsen's current role is Cannabis | Psychedelics | Hospitality | Aligning People with Purpose | Career Coach | Business & Team Builder.

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Derrick Knudsen attended State University Of New York College Of Environmental Science And Forestry, Syracuse University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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