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Derek is a proposal writer/manager in the marketing industry with experience managing all stages of business development proposals in government as well as private sectors. His storytelling ability employs real people with real experiences to speak to and engage cross-cultural audiences. Derek has helped win proposals for clients such as the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), the National WIC Association (NWA), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and also private sector clients such as Israel Bonds, Childrens Home & Aid, the Association of Change Management Professionals, Donate Life Wisconsin, and many more. With a keen eye for detail and a modern approach to language, Derek has helped win over $20 million in contracts and grants throughout his career.Derek's background as a fundraiser and grant writer in the non-profit world sharpened his skills in relationship building, campaign design, donor stewardship, storytelling, and content writing. With several years of fundraising experience, he has worked in nonprofits in several areas, such as higher education and healthcare. Derek has earned a Bachelor of Science in Music and a Master of Arts in English. He has also published poetry in LAMP Magazine where he served as Assistant Editor, The Shangri-La Shack, 491 Magazine, Riverviews Artspace, 1 over the 8, Off the Coast International Poetry Journal, and Badlands Literary Journal.