EXPERT ON:
◉ Overcoming Adversity
◉ Inspirational Life Story
◉ Decision-Making & Emotional Intelligence
◉ Faith in Action
EXPERIENCE:
◉ College student development speaker with 19 years of experience helping students turn social media into a professional highlight reel that attracts opportunities rather than closes doors.
◉ Award-winning coach with multiple first-place speaking awards and nationally placing teams, bringing credibility, clarity, and real-world relevance to student audiences.
◉ Engaging, practical communicator who blends storytelling and actionable tools to help students think critically about their choices, on stage and online.
Helping Students Turn Social Media into a Highlight Reel That Open Doors- Not One That Closes Them. Today’s employers, graduate schools, internships, and campus organizations don’t just review resumes- they review feeds.
What students post online can either quietly disqualify them or actively position them for opportunity.
With 19 years of experience coaching college students, including multiple first-place speaking awards and nationally placing teams, Derrick brings credibility, clarity, and connection to every room or stage.
He blends real-world insight, engaging stories, and practical tools to help students think critically about their choices- on stage and online.
