Derek Dotson

Derek Dotson is an experienced professional with a diverse background in recruitment, operations, and management. Currently serving as a Recruiter, Operations/HR Business Partner, and Operations Manager at Kin Insurance since March 2018, Derek previously held the position of General Manager at Ossip Optometry + Ophthalmology, where sales were successfully driven to exceed $1M and achieved a 107% increase in Q1 sales year-over-year. Derek's earlier experience includes roles as Retail Manager at Lenscrafters, where a sales team reached $4.7M, and Assistant Manager at ALDI Stores, focusing on inventory management and staff direction. Derek's career also encompasses positions at Time Warner Telecom, MCI/Worldcom, and Covad Communications, with significant achievements in service delivery and cost reduction. Derek holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Wabash College.