Derek Sullivan Email & Phone Number

Greater Omaha Area

I am responsible for coordinating publication programs and technologies to create innovative and creative campaigns in support of psychiatry department initiatives. I support website and digital properties, and interface with social media tool sets, mobile applications, blogs and widgets. I assist with manuscript preparation for publication in scientific journals, and grant writing to foster program development. I provide technical research support (e.g. helping with data collection, surveys, IRB submissions). I provide administrative support to the Department of Psychiatry’s Wellness Program.

Greater Omaha Area

My debut novel BIGGIE was published in 2015.

Greater Omaha Area

Serve as primary writer and editor of PRIDE digital magazine. Write, edit, and distributes news stories, feature articles, press releases and social media messages that are consistent with the school’s brand messaging platform and appropriately positions Roncalli Catholic High School in the minds of alumni, parents, friends, and the general public.Serve as the school’s primary contact to the media. Establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with area media representatives.Plan and purchase print advertising, including ads, brochures, billboards, flyers, posters, etc. that align with our school’s communications plan.Communicate with staff, students, parents and alumni with software such as Sycamore, Mailchimp, etc. Develop and implement the school’s marketing and style guide standards. Ensure that all communications are accurate and thorough, and meet brand and content standards. Provide copy editing/proofreading for all communications/marketing projects.Collaboratively work with faculty, staff and students on marketing and communication needs.Develop and implement the school’s social media strategy and ensures social media communications are occurring on a regular basis.Recommend and lead implementation of new communication techniques, e.g., web chats, blogs, video, webcams, social networking, text messaging, and other applications as needed.

Council Bluffs, Iowa

I cover the crime and courts beat in Council Bluffs, Iowa and Pottawattamie County.

Rochester, Minnesota Area

Features/Lifestyle and General Assignment reporter at the Post-Bulletin

Sports Editor 2005-2011Education/Arts Reporter 2011-present

Teach foundation writing courses

Technical And Scientific Communication

Masters Of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

B.S. Journalism, Journalism And Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: University Chronicle: Associate Editor