Derek Williams

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Derek Williams' career objective is to help small businesses attain knowledge, growth, and prosperity. Through knowledge, he will teach entrepreneurs fundamental business concepts. Growth consists of him guiding organizations through all stages of development. Prosperity encompasses defining success and helping businesses achieve it. Derek Williams has a varied background, having been responsible for activities that include, but are not limited to: Research, Grant Review & Management, Business Loan Evaluation, Loan Processing, and Fundraising

Public Ally Apprentice at NC Rural Center

November 2011 - August 2012 | Raleigh, NC

Develop newsletter for Microenterprise Loan program ~ Coordinate professional development meetings for Microenterprise Intake Professionals ~ Research alternative lending opportunities for Microenterprise program ~ Conduct research for New Generations Careers initiative ~ Conduct research for New Generations Ventures initiative ~

Business Development & Marketing at Pro-Site Services, Inc

August 2011 - November 2011 | Durham, NC

Utilize QuickBooks software to do bookkeeping ~ Manage online content to keep website updated ~

Head Tutor at America Reads America Counts

September 2007 - April 2011 | Durham, NC

Served as a resource and mentor for 10 other tutors ~ Facilitated monthly team meetings to discuss concerns or issues with my tutors ~ Assisted elementary students with Mathematics and English 6 hours/week ~

Intern at The Support Center

May 2009 - November 2010 | Durham, NC

Developed quantitative survey to measure Youth Financial Education (YFE) program effectiveness ~ Composed news releases highlighting YFE events and projects ~ Collaborated with Director of Marketing to create YFE curriculum materials ~ Assisted with development, execution, and fundraising activities of YFE program ~ Educated over 140 students in Durham, Charlotte, and Kinston camps about personal finance ~

Office Manager at Pro-Site Services, Inc

May 2008 - July 2008 | Durham, NC

Designed and distributed flyers to market the company in the local region ~ Compiled invoices and arranged appointments with customers regarding concrete contracting ~ Organized finances with Quickbooks ~

Duke University

2007 – 2011

B.A. Sociology

Activities: DUU Marketing, Duke Marketing Club, Crowell Quad Council

Business counseling, business consulting, marketing, market research, branding entrepreneurship