About
Chief Marketing Officer at Sarson Funds overseeing marketing strategy, PR, digital advertising, web development, and investor-facing initiatives, with over 15 years of experience across financial services, political campaigns, music, and nonprofits.
Experience
- Sarson Funds, IncChief Marketing Officercurrent2024 β present
- Full Circle Music ProductionsOwnercurrent2011 β presentNortheast Region, USA
- Ian McGuire Music Scholarship FundPresidentcurrent2022 β presentGreater Philadelphia
- Freelance ConsultantMarketing, Design & Public Relations Consultantcurrent2011 β presentNortheast Region, USA
- Couchtour.tvChief Strategy Officer2020 β 2024United States
- Catskill Mountain JubileeFestival Director2020 β 2023East Durham, New York, United States
- General ConsultantCampaign Manager2019Connecticut
- Ned Lamont for GovernorGOTV Special Projects Director & Regional Field Director2018Hartford, Connecticut Area
- New Heights CommunicationsSenior Associate, Digital Strategist2016 β 2018Washington D.C. Metro Area
- SENSORiUMPublic Relations and Sponsorship Director2017 β 2018
- Rock n Roll ResortPublic Relations Director and Co-promoter2016 β 2018Kerhonkson, New York, United States
- Luna Light Music and Arts FestivalPublic Relations Director, Transportation Director and Festival Operations Coordinator2016 β 2017Darlington, Maryland, United States
- Backwoods PondfestCo-producer and Publicist2012 β 2016Peru, New York, United States
- MysterylandVIP Transportation Coordinator2016Bethel Woods, NY
- International Food FestivalPublic Relations Director2015 β 2016Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area
- Gathering of the VibesMarketing and Public Relations Coordinator, Green Vibes Stage MC2013 β 2015Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
- FYC EntertainmentPromoter and Talent Buyer2012 β 2013Hartford, CT
- General ConsultantCampaign Manager2008 β 2012Connecticut
- CT Association for Community ActionCommunications & Outreach Director2010 β 2012New Britain, CT
- HDCCFundraising Coordinator2008 β 2009Hartford, CT
Education
- Champlain CollegeBA, Applied Psychology & Communications2003 β 2007
- Champlain CollegeBachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Psychology and Communcations2003 β 2007
Skills & more
Blockchain1ExcelPowerPoint1Microsoft Office2Microsoft PowerPoint1WordPress Design1Wordpress DevelopmentDigital AssetsSocial Media ManagementCryptocurrencyLive EventsStreaming Media
+12 more
Policy AnalysisWeb Project ManagementSocial Media MarketingEvent ProductionNonprofit LeadershipCommunicationNon-profit ManagementMusic EducationTalent BuyingLive Event ProductionEvent MarketingLivestreamingLanguages Spanish
From Derek's professional profile.
Colleagues at Sarson Funds
Brooks Hamblett
Executive Advisory Board Member at Sarson Funds
Evan LaMontagne
Project Manager at Sarson Funds
John Sarson
CEO & Founder at Sarson Funds
Jon Gutwillig
Platform Architecture & Systems Design at Sarson Funds
Matthew Jessup
AI & Digital Asset Analyst at Sarson Funds
Reed Baum
Director of Research at Sarson Funds
Zachary Profeta
Lead Portfolio Manager at Sarson Funds
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Derek Haviland work?
- Derek Haviland is Chief Marketing Officer at Sarson Funds.














