Dereka S.
About Dereka S.
Dereka S. serves as the Head of Talent and Growth, HRBP Global Accounts at RightWorks, where she has worked since 2023. With a strong background in talent acquisition and leadership development, she has held various roles in human resources and sales performance management across multiple companies.
Current Role at RightWorks
Dereka S. serves as the Head of Talent and Growth, HRBP Global Accounts at RightWorks since 2023. In this role, Dereka focuses on talent acquisition and growth strategies within global accounts. This position builds on her extensive experience in human resources and talent management, allowing her to implement effective HR practices and foster employee development.
Previous Experience at gpac
Before joining RightWorks, Dereka worked as a Search Consultant at gpac for six months in 2023. This role involved identifying and recruiting top talent for various positions, further enhancing her skills in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies.
Professional Background in Human Resources
Dereka has held multiple roles in human resources and talent management. She was the Senior Director of Sources & Hires, HRBP at RightWorks from 2019 to 2023. Additionally, she worked at UPS in various capacities, including HR Senior Tech Recruiter and Operations Center Supervisor, from 2018 to 2022. Her diverse experience in HR has equipped her with strong coaching skills and a passion for leading others.
Educational Qualifications
Dereka holds several certifications in leadership and project management. She studied Organizational Leadership at Harvard Online, earning her certification in 2022. Additionally, she completed a certification in Project Management from the University of Adelaide in the same year. She has also pursued further education in leadership and psychology through edX, achieving certifications in various subjects from 2022 to 2023.
Sales and Marketing Expertise
Dereka has a strong background in sales and marketing, having worked as a Regional Senior Vice President Sales Performance Manager at DEX-YP from 2009 to 2016. She has a history of award-winning performance in sales, particularly in digital and print media. Dereka has developed a playbook for sales representatives, contributing to their success and achieving aggressive sales targets through strategic initiatives.