Derek Blois

Background

About Derek Blois

As a lifelong learner who approaches personal and professional endeavours with a can-do attitude, I thrive as a relationship builder who brings creative solutions to everything I do. I'm a communications professional with a passion for storytelling, content strategy, and digital communications, which drive my skills in writing, content management, internal communications, and brand storytelling across education, healthcare, fundraising, and non-profit sectors. Throughout my education and career, I've become experienced in crafting multi-platform content, managing digital communications, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance audience engagement. I've grown proficiencies in Content Management Systems (Cascade CMS, SharePoint, Blackbaud, Wix, Meltwater), Visual Design (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), Email Marketing (MailChimp, Constant Contact, Outlook, Blackbaud, Raiser's Edge NXT), Social Media Management (Hootsuite, Meta, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, LinkTree), Productivity Suites (Microsoft Office, Google Workplace), and Web Governance (Acquia Optimize). Outside of my career, travelling, learning, music, and keeping up with trends and news are key parts of my everyday life.