Derek Peters
About Derek Peters
Derek Peters is a League Operations Assistant at the NBA and a Coordinator in Corporate Finance at Endeavor, with a background in sport management from Syracuse University.
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Derek Peters holds the position of League Operations Assistant at the National Basketball Association (NBA) and is a Coordinator in Corporate Finance at Endeavor.
Current Positions at NBA and Endeavor
Derek Peters is currently serving as a League Operations Assistant at the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2019. Concurrently, he works as a Coordinator in Corporate Finance at Endeavor, also starting in 2019. His roles are based in Secaucus, New Jersey, and the Greater New York City Area, respectively.
Previous Work Experience
Derek's career includes working at WME | IMG from 2016 to 2018, first as a Floating Assistant and later as an Assistant to the Chief Accounting Officer and Global Controller. He also served as Store Manager/Head of Inventory at Renarts Footwear and Group Leader at West Hills Day Camp. His early career involved internship roles at Brooklyn Nets, National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA), and New York Lizards.
Education and Academic Background
Derek Peters earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Sport Management from Syracuse University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, he attended Harborfields High School from 2007 to 2011. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in the sports industry.
Involvement with Sports Organizations
Derek has demonstrated a sustained interest in sports management through his various roles, including internships and community service. Notably, he has been involved with the Syracuse Sport Management Club, SPCA Syracuse, and The Salvation Army. He aims to build a career in the sports industry, leveraging these experiences.