DEREK V. MICKELSON
Norfolk
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Crime Analyst
Nebraska State Patrol
Norfolk, NE
10.2020 - Current
- Analyzed crime data using statistical software to identify trends and patterns.
- Assisted in preparing reports on criminal activities for law enforcement agencies.
- Conducted research on crime statistics and demographics to support investigations.
- Collaborated with team members to develop strategies for crime prevention initiatives.
- Maintained databases of criminal incidents to ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting.
- Supported the development of presentations for stakeholders on crime analysis findings.
- Improved public safety by providing actionable intelligence for law enforcement decision-making processes.
- Supported high-profile investigations through meticulous examination of evidence, leading to successful case resolutions.
- Leveraged advanced analytical tools and software programs for accurate interpretation of complex datasets related to criminal activities.
- Assisted in solving complex criminal cases with thorough research and analysis of relevant information.
- Liaised with local, state, federal agencies for improved inter-agency communication, collaboration, resource sharing.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Conducted threat assessment and analysis of foreign adversaries in support of military operations.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
Captain
Wyoming Highway Patrol
Cheyenne, WY
05.1999 - 10.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
B.A. - Psychology
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE01.1997
Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01.1995
Psychology
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE01.1993
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Norfolk Senior High School
Norfolk, NE01.1991
Skills
- Law enforcement
- Intelligence gathering
- Cybersecurity awareness
- Qualitative analysis
- Investigative techniques
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Intelligence products
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Information gathering
- Risk assessment
- Incident reporting
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management abilities
Coaching Experience
- NORFOLK CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, NORFOLK, NE, 2021-01-01, Present, Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, Volunteer, 94-35 Record, NSAA State Tournament Appearance (2022, 2023, 2024), 3rd Place Finish, NSAA State Tournament (2022), 4th Place Finish, NSAA State Tournament (2024), Manage MaxPreps Team Page, BLOBs, SLOBs, Specials, Scouting, Manage Social Media Platforms
- NORFOLK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, NORFOLK, NE, 2025-01-01, 2025-12-31, Varsity Baseball Pitching Coach, Volunteer, Concussion in Sports/Heat Acclimatization - NFHS
- LARAMIE HIGH SCHOOL, LARAMIE, WY, 2019-01-01, 2020-12-31, Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, Junior Varsity Head Boys Basketball Coach, Assistant Coaching Permit - State of Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board, Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certified - American Red Cross, Concussion in Sports/Heat Acclimatization - NFHS
- CHEYENNE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL, CHEYENNE, WY, 2018-01-01, 2018-12-31, Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, Assistant Coaching Permit - State of Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board, Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certified - American Red Cross, Concussion in Sports/Heat Acclimatization - NFHS
- CHEYENNE EAST HIGH SCHOOL, CHEYENNE, WY, 2013-01-01, 2018-12-31, Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, Junior Varsity Head Boys Basketball Coach, WHSAA State Tournament Appearance (2014, 2015, 2017, 2018), 3rd Place Finish, WHSAA State Tournament (2014), Consolation Champions, WHSAA State Tournament (2018), Assistant Coaching Permit - State of Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board, Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries - Wyoming Coaches Association, Fundamentals of Coaching - National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS), Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certified - American Red Cross, Concussion in Sports/Heat Acclimatization - NFHS, Manage MaxPreps Team Page
- WYOMING FLIGHT, CHEYENNE, WY, 2013-01-01, 2017-12-31, Head Coach & Assistant Director, Head 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, 34-17 Record, First Place, P2P Coaches Classic, Runner-Up, P2P Gillette Fall Challenge, Runner-Up, P2P Octoberfest, Runner-Up, P2P Preseason Tip-Off, First Place, P2P Spring Kick-Off, Runner-Up, P2P Spring Championships, Head 6th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, 37-11 Record, Ranked #5 by West Coast Elite (WCE) Colorado, 17-4 League Record (7th Grade, Tier II), First Place, P2P Fall Championships, Runner-Up, Wyoming Fall Championships (7th Grade, Tier II), Runner-Up, P2P Thanksgiving Challenge, First Place, NJC Holiday Championships, First Place, Colorado Winter Championships (7th Grade, Tier II), Runner-Up, Wyoming Winter Championships (7th Grade, Tier II), First Place, RiseUp Tournament - Denver, CO, Head 5th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, 44-8 Record, Ranked #10 by WCE Colorado, First Place, P2P Colorado Preseason Tip-Off, Runner-Up, P2P Colorado Fall Championships, First Place, P2P Wyoming Fall Championships, First Place, P2P Central Wyoming Holiday Championships, First Place, P2P New Year Tip-Off, Runner-Up, P2P Colorado Winter Championships, First Place, Laramie Youth Basketball Tournament, Runner-Up, Casper Youth Basketball Tournament, One of only three teams in P2P to finish winter league play undefeated
- POWER TO PLAY SPORTS, LOVELAND, CO, 2015-01-01, 2016-12-31, Head 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, 30-15 Record, Ranked #8 by West Coast Elite (WCE) Colorado, First Place, MAYB Denver, First Place, P2P Spring Kick-Off, Runner-Up, P2P Fall League, Runner-Up, P2P Colorado Preseason Tip-Off, First Place, P2P Casper Preseason Tip-Off, Runner-Up, P2P Wyoming Fall Championships, Head 6th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, 20-5 Record, First Place, P2P Coaches Classic, Runner-Up, MAYB Greeley, Runner-Up, P2P Rocky Mountain Invite, First Place, P2P 5280 Summer Championships, Runner-Up, P2P End of Summer Challenge (7th Grade, Tier II)
- ROCKY MOUNTAIN FEVER BASKETBALL CLUB, FORT COLLINS, CO, 2014-01-01, 2014-12-31, Head 5th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, 21-6 Record, First Place, MAYB Greeley, Runner-Up, P2P Rocky Mountain Invite, Fort Collins Summer League Champions (5th/6th Grade), First Place, P2P 5280 Summer Championships
- CHEYENNE T-BIRDS, CHEYENNE, WY, 2012-01-01, 2013-12-31, Head 4th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, 38-7 Record, Runner-Up, P2P Colorado Fall Championships, First Place, P2P Colorado Winter Championships, 3rd Place, Casper Youth Basketball Tournament, First Place, Cheyenne Youth Basketball Tournament, First Place, Laramie Youth Basketball Tournament
Noteworthy Items
- Free Agent Contract - RHP, Cook County Cheetahs Professional Baseball Club (1999)
- Omaha Indians Baseball Club, M.I.N.K. League - RHP, 1997-01-01, 1998-12-31, League leader in Wins, IP, SO, ERA, Pitched a complete game victory in the National Baseball Congress World Series - Wichita, KS (1998)
- Basketball Tournament Site Director, P2P Sports, Windsor, CO, 2014-01-01, 2016-12-31
Former Players
- Elijah Oliver (Laramie County CC/Colorado Christian University)
- Erik Oliver (Laramie County CC/University of South Dakota/Tennessee Tech)
- Xavier McCord (Laramie County CC/Southern Indiana/University of Texas-Tyler)
- Nick Mirich (Eastern Wyoming CC)
- Tyce Baldwin (Oklahoma Baptist University)
- Lawson Lovering (University of Colorado/University of Utah)
- Dalton Peterson (Casper College/Chadron State College)
- Christian Mickelson (Mount Marty University)
- Noah Valdez (Western New Mexico University)
- Hunter Peck-Football (University of Montana)
- Andrew Scoggin-Swimming (Colorado Mesa University)
- Jase Bessire (Concordia University, Nebraska)
- Ben Hageman (Laramie County CC/Hastings College)
- Jefferson Neary (Gillette College/Black Hills State University)
- Sam Lecholat (Montana State University)
- Jaden Kennis (Metro State University/Colorado State University-Pueblo)
- Nathaniel Talich (University of Wyoming/Casper College)
- Ben Hammond (Northeast CC/Colorado School of Mines/South Dakota School of Mines)
- Jake Vigen-Football (Montana State University)
- Jaedyn Brown (Idaho State University)
- Mahlon Morris-Football (University of Mary)
- Kade Pieper-Football (University of Iowa)
- Nolan Fennessy-Football (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
- Leighton Burbach-Football (Northwestern University)
COACHING EXPERIENCE – CLUB BASKETBALL
- WYOMING FLIGHT, HEAD COACH & ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CHEYENNE, WY (2013-2017)
- Head 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
- 34-17 Record
- First Place, P2P Coaches Classic
- Runner-Up, P2P Gillette Fall Challenge
- Runner-Up, P2P Octoberfest
- Runner-Up, P2P Preseason Tip-Off
- First Place, P2P Spring Kick-Off
- Runner-Up, P2P Spring Championships
- Head 6th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
- 37-11 Record
- Ranked #5 by West Coast Elite (WCE) Colorado
- 17-4 League Record (7th Grade, Tier II)
- First Place, P2P Fall Championships
- Runner-Up, Wyoming Fall Championships (7th Grade, Tier II)
- Runner-Up, P2P Thanksgiving Challenge
- First Place, NJC Holiday Championships
- First Place, Colorado Winter Championships (7th Grade, Tier II)
- Runner-Up, Wyoming Winter Championships (7th Grade, Tier II)
- First Place, RiseUp Tournament - Denver, CO
- Head 5th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
- 44-8 Record
- Ranked #10 by WCE Colorado
- First Place, P2P Colorado Preseason Tip-Off
- Runner-Up, P2P Colorado Fall Championships
- First Place, P2P Wyoming Fall Championships
- First Place, P2P Central Wyoming Holiday Championships
- First Place, P2P New Year Tip-Off
- Runner-Up, P2P Colorado Winter Championships
- First Place, Laramie Youth Basketball Tournament
- Runner-Up, Casper Youth Basketball Tournament
- One of only three teams in P2P to finish winter league play undefeated
- POWER TO PLAY SPORTS, LOVELAND, CO (2015-2016)
- Head 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
- 30-15 Record
- Ranked #8 by West Coast Elite (WCE) Colorado
- First Place, MAYB Denver
- Runner-Up, P2P Fall League
- Runner-Up, P2P Colorado Preseason Tip-Off
- Runner-Up, P2P Casper Preseason Tip-Off
- Runner-Up, P2P Wyoming Fall Championships
- 20-5 Record
- Runner-Up, MAYB Greeley
- Runner-Up, P2P Rocky Mountain Invite
- First Place, P2P 5280 Summer Championships
- Runner-Up, P2P End of Summer Challenge (7th Grade, Tier II)
- ROCKY MOUNTAIN FEVER BASKETBALL CLUB, FORT COLLINS, CO (2014)
- 21-6 Record
- First Place, MAYB Greeley
- Fort Collins Summer League Champions (5th/6th Grade)
- CHEYENNE T-BIRDS, CHEYENNE, WY (2012-2013)
- Head 4th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
- 38-7 Record
- First Place, P2P Colorado Winter Championships
- 3rd Place, Casper Youth Basketball Tournament
- First Place, Cheyenne Youth Basketball Tournament
Timeline
Crime Analyst
Nebraska State Patrol
10.2020 - Current
Captain
Wyoming Highway Patrol
05.1999 - 10.2020
Psychology
Arizona State University
Psychology
University of Nebraska
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Norfolk Senior High School
B.A. - Psychology
Bellevue University