Derick Matthews

I am 30 years old with 10+ years of experience in freelance writing, clerical, hospitality, customer, food and retail services. I have excellent creative writing and product service skills and work extremely hard while also being a great team player. I am diligent about meeting deadlines and love to be innovative with my outlooks on new products, sponsors and how readers respond to my work.

Always looking for something to challenge and further develop me as a better employee whether it be in an already experienced field or something new.

Freelance Writer - Montrose Star Paper - Houston, TX

(2025-05)

I provide editorials and cultural pieces for the Montrose Star based in Houston/Galveston.

Realtor Assistant - Keller Williams Realty - Houston, TX

(2024-05 - 2025-07)

Realtor Assistant for agent at Keller Williams Realty. Responsible for setting up appointments, scouting prospects and answering leads

Freelance Writer - Online Publications - San Francisco, CA

(2022-08 - 2025-01)

I submit pieces for publication and have edited others work in the past.

Front Desk Receptionist - National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - Hobbs, NM

(2023-06 - 2023-08)

I was a desk receptionist and associate at the New Mexico Junior College as part of a work study program and helped guests throughout the museum as well as set up appointments and filed clerical work.

Host/Food Runner - Rainforest Cafe - Galveston, TX

(2022-02 - 2022-07)

• A host for the dine in experience of Rainforest Cafe
• Responsible for taking reservations
• Sitting people according to how busy the restaurant was each day
• Providing great customer service and making the guests feel welcome while answering any questions or concerns they might have
• I was also a food runner which involved taking the food out to guests in a timely and welcoming manner
• Helped open and close when necessary

Cashier/Sales Associate - Chick-fil-A - Lawrenceville, GA

(2021-08 - 2021-12)

• An associate for both front of house and drive-thru
• I was efficient at taking orders
• Preparing food/desserts
• Serving guests.
• Cleaning Duties
• Opening and closing the store.

Barista/Server - Books-A-Million - Lawrenceville, GA

(2019-11 - 2021-04)

• I was a Barista
• Floor associate who made drinks
• Cleaned
• Ran the cashier duties
• Helped open and close up

Chick-Fil-A Team Member - Chick-fil-A - Duluth, GA

(2018-09 - 2019-09)

• Chick-fil-A team member
• Helped customers
• Prepared food
• Waited tables
• Second mile service
• Closing up

Associate/Barista - Dunkin Donuts - Wilson, NC

(2017-11 - 2018-04)

• I was responsible for preparing food/donuts
• Front of store cashier duties
• Made Coffee and various beverages
• Drive-thru efficiency
• Helped open and close the store

Barista/Cashier - Dunkin' Donuts - Winston-Salem, NC

(2016-05 - 2017-07)

• I worked at two Dunkin Donuts location in Winston-Salem NC,
• I was responsible for taking orders,
• Drive-thru,
• Preparing donuts/food and drink orders.
• Helping open and close store

Restaurant - Leon's Burger Express - Mount Airy, NC

(2015-05 - 2015-09)

• Restaurant and serving duties
• Cleaning duties
• Waiting tables
• Helped open and close the restaurant
• Heavy lifting when required

Bachelor - Arts - New Mexico Junior College (2022-07)

Transfer Student/Bachelor In Arts - High school or equivalent - New Mexico Junior College (2022-07)

Upper secondary education