Derick Taylor-White
Orlando,FL
Summary
As I look to continue my professional growth, my goal is to utilize my performing, teaching, training, and leadership experience to effectively transition into a position that will allow me to apply these skills as a valued member of the Disney family.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Actor/Singer
Self Employed
Orlando, FL
04.2015 - Current
- Performed in numerous musical theatre productions as lead, supporting, and ensemble roles.
- Served as Dance Captain, Vocal Captain, and Swing performer in various productions.
- Completed multiple performing contracts with several theme parks in the United States.
Educator/Tour Guide
Minnesota Twins Baseball Club
Minneapolis, MN
05.2016 - 07.2022
- Taught classes for Pre-K to Adult learners with baseball as a central theme.
- Developed curriculum and demonstrated instructional techniques for fellow organizational members.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Guided groups of up to 30 people on tours of Target Field.
- Entertained tour guests with various activities for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
Learning Consultant
Cerner
Kansas City, MO
01.2012 - 04.2015
- Responsible for instruction on multiple Cerner solutions and programs to Physicians, Nurses, and other hospital administration at various client sites across the United States.
- Developed and designed curriculum guides and outlines.
- Instruction of Knowledge Transfer sessions to other Cerner Associates.
- Taught Cerner Onboarding classes to new hires and helped place associates in their new positions.
Head Coach/Instructor
Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Professor of Coaching Theory courses in the department of Kinesiology – the study of human kinetics or movement.
- Developed curriculum for Coaching Theory courses and advised students that wished to continue in the Education field.
- Managed all aspects of two collegiate volleyball programs, including instruction, preparation, skill development, recruiting, team building, and academic monitoring.
- Supervised over a dozen direct reports including assistant coaches and work study students.
Education
Master of Arts - Education-Curriculum And Instructional Leadership
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO05.2006
Skills
- Live Performance
- Vocal Performance and Singing
- Leadership Training
- Team Building
- Group Activities
- Audience Engagement
- Exceptional Communicator
- Developing Relationships
- Emceeing
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Education and Instructional Skills
Timeline
Educator/Tour Guide
Minnesota Twins Baseball Club
05.2016 - 07.2022
Professional Actor/Singer
Self Employed
04.2015 - Current
Learning Consultant
Cerner
01.2012 - 04.2015
Head Coach/Instructor
Missouri Valley College
01.2009 - 01.2012
Master of Arts - Education-Curriculum And Instructional Leadership
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Missouri Southern State University
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