Derek Methu, M.A. Email & Phone Number

Oakland, Ca, Us

San Francisco Bay Area

With over 25 years of implementing restorative practice programs in the San Francisco Bay Area, Community Works (CW) is a leader in community alternatives to incarceration. We aim to shift away from a systems-centered paradigm of justice that relies on punitive measures and toward a community-centered approach focused on accountability, relationships, and restoration. Our mission is to transform justice through programs and policies rooted in humanity and healing.I manage various platforms and initiatives for community engagement and fundraising, including Constant Contact, Instrumentl for grant research, and Network for Good for donor management. Planned the 3rd Annual Spring Social event and designed engagement materials like gear, banners, and toolkits. Drafted the newsletter design, website redesign, and SEO management for CW and created and managed content across social media platforms, including Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Ontario, Ca

Developed a subscriber database to connect vetted Kenyan businesses with international investors. Proposed revitalizing the Kenyan Railway system into a luxury transport service. Implemented 24/7 real-time project management for local and international land investors. Key skills include RFP creation, project management, quantitative research, prospecting, budget management, cross-selling, client management, online marketing, and social media management.

Oakland, California, United States

Our mission is to help children become lifelong readers by empowering communities to provide individualized instruction with measurable results and recruiting reading mentors that mirror the students we serve. Key tasks include planning the FY23 End-of-Year Community Celebration, leading volunteer appreciation campaigns and social media engagement, enhancing regional tutoring events, and facilitating tutor orientations. Additionally, it involves creating recruitment content, engaging in campaigns for AmeriCorps members and reading tutors, and analyzing Salesforce reports for tutor onboarding and retention.

Stockton, California, United States

As a part of California’s comprehensive strategy to address the climate crisis, California Volunteers, Office of the Governor, is creating the country’s first state-level climate service corps. California Climate Action Corps is a national service program led by California Volunteers (CV) and implemented by Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) dedicated to advancing climate actions that engage community members, cultivate change, and leave a lasting impact.Assigned to the S.T.E.M. Department, researched local environmental issues in San Joaquin County, exploring topics such as the California Green Ribbon Award Program and pollution and population burdens in seven of the fourteen school districts using the CalEnviroScreen4.0 platform. Focused on reducing environmental impacts, improving water quality and efficiency, promoting waste management and alternative transportation, and enhancing environmental education and health. Crafted the Climate Action Plan Guide to a Greener School for K-12 institutions and facilitated meetings for the Youth for Environmental Literacy network. Additionally, I developed strategies and recommendations for the first Annual Environmental Literacy Summit in 2022.

Redwood City, California, United States

Key tasks included project management and community engagement. Key highlights include leading monthly safety meetings and evaluating 72% of rehabilitated homes, coordinating five construction projects with over 30 volunteers, and overseeing 28 of the 39 National Rebuild Day projects. Designed outreach content and standard operating procedures for a mailing campaign targeting 5,000 homes, successfully increasing service awareness among seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, I supervised the Student Desk Initiative, donating 60 desks during the pandemic, and managed the Planter Box Project, which involved creating and distributing assembly kits for community facilities and homeowners. Key skills demonstrated include project management, client relations, project evaluation, community engagement, and social media content creation.

Guyana, South America

Peace Corps Volunteers work at the grassroots level to create change that lasts long after their service. I served at Friends Primary School and found great joy in community development, visual interactive learning, beautification, and awareness projects.Organized and led two 4-week Summer Literacy Camps for 80 students, along with evaluating the reading and comprehension levels of 133 primary school students. Designed interactive learning aids focused on alphabet recognition and positive behavior, as well as a successful fundraising initiative that secured over $6,000 for the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) program. Additionally, I managed budget updates and project timelines for renovating a computer room and presenting educational technology options to various community groups. Key skills include interviewing, research methods, literacy progress analysis, grant writing, curriculum design, and multi-sensory teaching.

Guyana, South America

Served on the Editorial Board Committee, The GAFF newsletter; enhanced connections among Peace Corps Guyana Volunteers, Staff, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, and family and friends back home by providing a creative outlet for volunteers and sharing experiences among the different groups.• I managed a four-member team of journalists and content creators to produce five online newsletters, growing subscribers by 20% within 10 months.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

The Washington Post is regarded as one of the leading daily American newspapers along with The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and The Wall Street Journal. The Post has distinguished itself through its political reporting on the workings of the White House, Congress, and other aspects of the U.S. government.Secured $30M in retail advertising revenue annually and facilitated Wal-Mart's entry into the DC Metro market, generating $10M in revenue from six storefronts. Managed a non-profit sales team's client list, resulting in over $300k annually, and oversaw billing for events at The Washington Post Live. As a senior coordinator, tracked and audited billing for The Washington Post and Foreign Policy. Coordinated the development of the first Mortgage Chart product and Mobile App, collaborating across multiple departments to secure over $5M in annual revenue. Additionally, I managed 6 Account Executives generating $4M in classified advertising and created ad copy that increased visibility for local real estate advertisers. Key skills include qualitative and quantitative research, RFP management, account and campaign management, billing auditing, competitive analysis, and customer relationship management.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed 6 Account Executives, who generated $4M in classified print and online advertising annually. Skills: Created original ad copy, for local real estate advertisers, resulting in an increase in visibility.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Foreign Policy is the premier, award-winning magazine of global politics, economics, and ideas. As the senior coordinator; I coordinated, tracked, and audited all billing tied to The Washington Post and Foreign Policy.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Strategic Communications, 3.59

Thesis: “How the British Empire Colonial Film Unit: Strategically Communicated African Identity (A textual analysis of British Film.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Minor in Political Science