Education & Professional Experience

Derrick has studied at Evanston Township between 1981 and 1985.

Derrick worked for Chicago Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) as Deputy Chief Information Officer between May 2007 and Dec 2011, for City of Chicago Children & Youth Services as Coordinator of Special Projects between Apr 2004 and Apr 2007, for City of Chicago Department of Human Services as Assistant Director between Feb 2000 and Mar 2004.

 Skills & Competences

Derrick has the following skills : Public Speaking, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Proposal Writing, Leadership, Program Development, Budget, Staff Development, Policy Analysis, Budgets, Management, Grants, Project Management, Risk Management, Economic Development, Government, Policy, Nonprofits, Contract Management, Training.

Derrick has earned the following certifications : Project Management, delivered by DePaul University Government Assistance Program.