Derrick Morley

About Derrick Morley

There’s nothing I love more than helping someone find a job and career they love. I assist clients in prioritizing issues and developing plans and goals that are tailored to specific needs help develop an action plan that sets them up for success. I participate in implementing, maintaining, and delivering comprehensive career transition workshops. I love using humor as a coaching tool. I facilitate and manage a wide variety of Department of Defense programs that directly assist and impact United States military members and their families. As a consultant and program manager for The Military and Family Readiness Center’s (M & FRC) Career and Employment Transition Program, I provide assistance to military members, retirees, Department of Defense (DoD) civilian members, and their families.I help Career Coaching Clients with: Individual Transition Plans Self-Appraisal Career Decision Making Identifying Job Goals Job Search Techniques Translating Military to Civilian Marketing Transferrable Skills Resume Preparation Interviewing Skills Dressing for Success Job Offer and Salary Negotiations Job Fair Preparation Personal Financial Management I also deliver training workshops for the following areas: Employment - Certified Federal Career and Job Search Specialist Community Life Transition Professional DevelopmentI also deliver training workshops for the following areas: Personal Financial Management Employment - Certified Federal Career and Job Search Specialist Community Life Transition Professional Development -Stephen Covey Trainer 7 Habits of Highly Effective People/ 4 Lenses facilitator/DISC facilitator. I conduct workshops for separating and retiring military personnel and their spouses who are transitioning from the US military and entering the civilian job market. If you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to send me a DM here on LinkedIn or email me at d••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Community Readiness Consultant

   United States Air Force

   Jun 2022 — Present · Tyndall AFB, FL, US

   United States Department of Defense logoCareer Transition CoachCareer Transition CoachUnited States Department of Defense · Full-time United States Department of Defense · Full-timeTyndall AFB, Florida United StatesIt is a DISTINCT HONOR and privilege to help our nation\'s veterans and their spouses as they departed active-duty service and transitioned into a new civilian career or education pathway. I worked with service members from all ranks and branches of service. Provided career coaching services, including resume writing, professional mentorship, mock interviews, and training partnerships. Work with clients to identify strengths, shortfalls, and training needs, providing regular and consistent follow-up (monthly or quarterly) and career coaching until clients are hired in meaningful employment opportunities. Redesigned curriculum and developed engaging video platform delivery methods, and strategies to maintain operations during the COVID-19 outbreak reaching over 1,700 active-duty members as they prepare to transition into an educational or career pathway post-military via Zoom and other video platforms.Working with veterans and spouses who were experiencing major transition in their lives was an exciting challenge every day. Developed, directed, implemented, and evaluated the Department of Defense’s career Transition Assistance and Educational Services Programs. Fostered an environment for employee growth, and provided diverse opportunities for continued learning, professional development, and advancement. I led teams comprised of professionals who are committed, goal-oriented, and future-focused. Conducted operations in diverse domestic locations as a program manager supporting and developing a climate of collaboration, equity, inclusivity, and innovation. Leveraged exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to engage with individuals from diverse cultural, language, and economic backgrounds.

Education

• Brandman University

  Bachelor's degree, Organizational Leadership

  2010 — 2013