With a progressive career in communications more than a decade strong, Derrick Thompson is the consummate communications professional. As a bonus, he has a charming sense of humor. An authority in all aspects of marketing communications, Thompson has extensive experience with executive communication development, media relations, public speaking, print publication production, script writing and social media administration. Thompson’s commitment to professional development led him also to embrace parallel career paths in television as on-air talent and in higher education as an adjunct professor. A review of Thompson’s experience and accomplishments offer insight as to why many regard him as a leader to watch in the marketing, media relations, and communications industries.Thompson earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in public relations from California State University, Long Beach, and a master’s degree in communications from the University of Texas at Arlington. He also holds a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace certificate from University of South Florida Muma College of Business, and a Human Resources Management certificate from University of Texas at Arlington. A proud Los Angeles native, Thompson resides in the D.C. metro area.