This is my professional advocacy profile. For Beach Dawg Care services, please use the main menu.
For hiring inquiries, the fastest way to reach me is email.
Derrick Alan Higgins
Pronouns: he/him
LGBTQ+ community focused • Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors • Florida
Organizing and Advocacy
Phone:
954-489-8756
Email:
A Bit About Me
I am a Fort Lauderdale-based community outreach and communications professional focused on LGBTQ+ rights, public education, and community support, helping mission-driven teams turn values into real-world impact. My work blends relationship-based outreach, event and volunteer coordination, and clear, calm communication that helps people feel welcomed and informed.
​
Before launching Beach Dawg Care, I worked in electronic media (TV and radio) and live event promotions, including as the owner of Perpetual Vibe, LLC in Miami Beach. I produced and promoted live music events and early Winter Music Conference programming, which trained me to deliver under deadline, stay organized, and keep messaging consistent. Today, I bring that same reliability to community programs, supportive services, and operations roles where follow through matters.​​​
What you can count on
• Outreach and relationship building with community partners
• Event logistics support, run of show, and day of coordination
• Volunteer coordination, training support, and follow up
• Client and participant support, intake style communication, and resource navigation
• Clear writing for emails, web copy, and social updates
• Calm de-escalation and steady problem solving under pressure
Snapshot
• B.S. Communications (Electronic Media TV and Radio Broadcasting), minors in Psychology and Sociology
• Broadcast, audio, and production background
• Registered Yoga Teacher and meditation teacher
• Certified LGBT Business Enterprise (NGLCC) and active in local business community
LGBTQ+ Community Involvement
I am proud to be part of South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community and I intentionally align my work, values, and professional network around inclusion, dignity, and equal access to support.
​
Affiliations and community connection include:
• Certified LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) through NGLCC
• Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce (GFLGLCC) community network
• Wilton Manors Business Association (WMBA) community network
• Ongoing connection to LGBTQ+ community resources and events in Broward County
• Human Rights Campaign (HRC) supporter and aligned with national LGBTQ+ equality, safety, and public education efforts​
How I support mission driven teams
Based in Fort Lauderdale with reliable transportation and flexible availability, including evenings and weekends. I support teams by keeping logistics tight, communications consistent, and people feeling welcomed.
​
I am comfortable stepping into roles that include community outreach and organizing support, event and fundraising support, supportive services style coaching and resource navigation, and front desk or reception coverage. I value confidentiality, accuracy, and respectful collaboration, and I communicate clearly in person, by phone, and in writing.
​
Work samples available on request, including outreach drafts, event checklists and run of show, volunteer coordination notes, and messaging samples.
​This page is a portfolio snapshot. For my full work history, experience details, and timeline, please use the Resume PDF download button above.
Current focus
I am especially motivated by work that protects LGBTQ+ civil rights, improves safety and belonging in everyday life, and helps communities access support with dignity.
​
I am pursuing full-time roles in Florida that strengthen community connection, expand access to support, and protect civil liberties through consistent outreach and reliable operations.
​
The roles I am focused on typically include a mix of:
• Community and field outreach: tabling, phone banks, canvassing support, volunteer recruitment, and partner coordination
• Event and fundraising support: planning help, on-site coordination, guest experience, and timely follow-up communication
• Supportive services and coaching: welcoming intake style support, goal focused guidance, resource navigation, and de-escalation when needed
• Front desk and customer service: being the first point of contact, scheduling, documentation, and keeping day-to-day details on track
​
I work best in teams that value empathy, accountability, and clear communication, and I take pride in being someone others can rely on when things are time sensitive.
Portfolio Highlights
• Coordinated live event promotion and on-site logistics through Perpetual Vibe, LLC in Miami Beach, supporting early Winter Music Conference programming with clear communication and consistent follow through
• Built community trust through calm, professional client facing support, including scheduling, intake style conversations, and reliable day to day coordination
• Created clear, easy to follow service messaging across digital platforms so people know exactly what to expect and how to take the next step
• Supported individuals and families with compassionate communication, strong boundaries, and de-escalation skills when stress levels were high
• Managed time sensitive details under deadline, keeping plans organized, tasks tracked, and people updated without confusion
• Strengthened community engagement through outreach, relationship building, and consistent presence at the local level
• Kept operations running smoothly by handling front desk style responsibilities such as greeting, coordinating requests, confirming details, and solving small issues quickly
• Protected privacy and maintained professionalism in every interaction, especially when working with personal information and sensitive situations
Tools
Comfortable with Google Workspace, shared calendars, spreadsheets, contact lists, and team coordination tools. Quick to learn new systems and follow workflows consistently.
Connect
