Derek Shields Email & Phone Number

Falls Church, Va, Us

Professional consulting services, including project management, consumer relations, research and technical assistance. Specializing in disability inclusion and accessibility initiatives for people with disabilities, including Social Security beneficiaries & disabled veterans, training and technical assistance for businesses and developing mentoring cultures. Strategic planning, performance management, quality, risk, assessment, marketing and communications. Mission Inclusion. Client List: American Federation for the Blind (AFB), California Transition Alliance (CA State Council on Developmental Disabilities), ODEP EARN/The Viscardi Center, ODEP RETAIN/AIR, Disability:IN, Disability:IN Ohio, DoD CAP/XICON, Partners for Youth with Disabilities, Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program Manager / Cognosante, World Institute on Disability, EIN SOF Communications (Verizon Media #TheDisabilityCollection Initiative with Getty Images), EIN SOF (Lights! Camera! Access! Disability in Media Initiative), EIN SOF (Apple), PolicyWorks (Peer MentoringWorks), USDA TARGET Center/Insignia, The Viscardi Center, employAbility Dallas, and The University of Kansas.

Alexandria, Va, Us

As part of the Inclusion Works Community of Corporations, provide disability inclusion consulting support to Fortune 1000 multinational brands.

Falls Church, Va, Us

Manages the disability and quality of life initiatives business area for Axiom and its operating divisions. Over the years have managed the DoD CAP, the DoD Office of Family Policy and Family Advocacy Program, and the Military Homefront contracts. Interacts with corporate and division leaders to incorporate access standards and social service principles into all organizational elements. As Program Manager, provides leadership on corporate social services marketing efforts, builds and implements strategic marketing and operations plans, and ensures continuous improvements in the nature of Axiom’s operations. Provides input to Axiom’s diversity and affirmative action programs to ensure the incorporation of disability and domestic violence issues and perspectives.

Falls Church, Virginia, Us

Contract Project Manager for USDA TARGET Center Program Support Services

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Manage the TARGET Center support services contract, including strategic planning, project development, technical assistance, and oversight of the contract support team for the 15-computer accessible technology and universal design demonstration and training center. Assist the Director with daily policy and planning requirements, quality assurance, presentations and training requirements. Also, assisted in the TARGET 2.0 Redesign and the TARGET 20th Anniversary Training Event and Celebration.

Program Manager for Social Security's Ticket to Work Program. Managed complex national outreach campaigns; recruited Employment Networks; improved data tracking and reporting mechanisms; implemented first social networking efforts.

Annandale, Va, Us

Managed two projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service. One effort focused on research and recommendations for using remote counseling to assist counselors in reaching specific veteran populations. The other project was a research study to analyze the case files of the VR&E Independent Living Program. This work provided the first analysis of services provided since the implementation of new protocols in 2006.

Provided organizational assessment and strategic planning support services to the Department of Homeland Security’s Office on Accessible Systems and Technology. Created organizational assessment workbook, collected staff input and assisted program office in writing mission, vision and values statements, identifying goals and objectives, and drafting a five-year strategic plan. Deliverables included a final strategic plan, annual performance and accountability reports, and supporting task lists to ensure the office has the management tools to organize tasks in support of the reaching the identified vision.

Norwalk, Connecticut, Us

As the Major Accounts Manager, oversaw a $38 million sales plan with a base of 3,500 customers. Focus on State and Local government contracting for mill direct paper shipments and document imaging supplies. Market fluctuations, product availability, and budget shrinkage demanded quality on-time products displayed in unique, uncompromising fashion. Continual training programs in market diversity, demonstration techniques, and customer satisfaction. Developed training materials and trained over 50 new employees in the Channel sales operations. Overview of dealer and small office retailer operations, computer system orientation, and Xerox order processing mechanisms were detailed to ensure quality transition from a VA facility to a FL location. As an inbound Telemarketing Representative, handled over 175 calls per day as part of the Xerox Supplies national 1-800 ordering network. Responsible for upgrades, cross-over, and a soft-close on each call. Winner of the Xerox Winner's Circle Award for outstanding performance. Also participated in extensive sales and Leadership through Quality training sessions.

Mmds, Masters In Management And Disability Services

Ba, International Relations

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