Derrick Clark
About Derrick Clark
Derrick Clark is a Premium Supervisor with extensive experience in the food service industry, currently working at Oak View Group since 2022. He has held various managerial roles at several organizations, including Niemann Foods, Common Ground Food Co-op, and Mercedes Restaurants Inc.
Current Role at Oak View Group
Derrick Clark currently serves as a Premium Supervisor at Oak View Group, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for supervising food and beverage services, specifically for at-seat meals in premium box seating at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His responsibilities include overseeing the training and direction of suite attendants, bartenders, and club servers, ensuring high standards of service in premium seating areas.
Previous Experience in Food Service Management
Derrick Clark has a diverse background in food service management, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He served as a Manager at Mercedes Restaurants Inc from 2017 to 2021, where he gained significant experience in operational management. Prior to that, he worked as a Bulk Foods Manager at Niemann Foods, Inc. for a year and as a Merchandiser at Common Ground Food Co-op for two years. His experience spans over a decade in the food service industry.
Educational Background in Business and Marketing
Derrick Clark studied at Parkland College, where he earned an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Business Management from 2010 to 2013. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving an A.A.S. degree in Marketing from 2013 to 2014. His academic background provides him with a strong foundation in business principles and marketing strategies, which he applies in his professional roles.
Experience in Merchandising and Account Management
Derrick Clark has held various positions in merchandising and account management. He worked as a Mobile Merchandiser at beeline GmbH for two years and as a Merchandiser/Account Manager at Power Distributing for eight months. Additionally, he served as an Account Manager at EP Technology Corporation for six months in 2013. These roles have contributed to his extensive knowledge of inventory control and marketing campaigns within the catering and food service industry.