I'm Derek Edward Stump, a storyteller turned strategist with 13 years of experience transforming complex ideas into content that builds brands and drives measurable growth. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, production, and optimization, taking campaigns from concept to scale and exceeding engagement benchmarks across channels. I love turning bold ideas into practical, high-impact work that resonates with audiences and delivers results. In my current role at Bedtime Math Foundation, I architect multi-brand campaigns and lead content strategy for a $25M statewide initiative, while driving AI-enabled improvements to boost retention and time-on-page. I excel in cross-functional collaboration with tech, design, and program teams, and I optimize digital ad creative to achieve CTRs above 4% and strong landing-page conversions. Past roles include leading national PSA campaigns, growing educator outreach to hundreds of thousands, and delivering compelling impact stories for internal and external stakeholders.

Derek Edward Stump

I'm Derek Edward Stump, a storyteller turned strategist with 13 years of experience transforming complex ideas into content that builds brands and drives measurable growth. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, production, and optimization, taking campaigns from concept to scale and exceeding engagement benchmarks across channels. I love turning bold ideas into practical, high-impact work that resonates with audiences and delivers results. In my current role at Bedtime Math Foundation, I architect multi-brand campaigns and lead content strategy for a $25M statewide initiative, while driving AI-enabled improvements to boost retention and time-on-page. I excel in cross-functional collaboration with tech, design, and program teams, and I optimize digital ad creative to achieve CTRs above 4% and strong landing-page conversions. Past roles include leading national PSA campaigns, growing educator outreach to hundreds of thousands, and delivering compelling impact stories for internal and external stakeholders.

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I’m Derek Edward Stump, a storyteller turned strategist with 13 years of experience transforming complex ideas into content that builds brands and drives measurable growth. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, production, and optimization, taking campaigns from concept to scale and exceeding engagement benchmarks across channels. I love turning bold ideas into practical, high-impact work that resonates with audiences and delivers results.

In my current role at Bedtime Math Foundation, I architect multi-brand campaigns and lead content strategy for a $25M statewide initiative, while driving AI-enabled improvements to boost retention and time-on-page. I excel in cross-functional collaboration with tech, design, and program teams, and I optimize digital ad creative to achieve CTRs above 4% and strong landing-page conversions. Past roles include leading national PSA campaigns, growing educator outreach to hundreds of thousands, and delivering compelling impact stories for internal and external stakeholders.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Director of Content at Bedtime Math Foundation
December 1, 2025 - Present
Architect multiple brands from concept to launch, absorbing external agency functions and leading content strategy for a $25M statewide campaign. Pioneer AI implementations to triple user retention and time-on-page, collaborating cross-functionally with tech and design teams. Engineer and continuously optimize digital ad creative, consistently achieving >4% CTR and >15% landing page conversion.
Director of Digital Content at Bedtime Math Foundation
June 1, 2020 - December 1, 2025
Orchestrated a multi-brand content and positioning strategy that scaled social and email audiences to 75,000+. Took over full creative ownership from an external ad agency, delivering a higher-performing nationwide PSA campaign at lower cost. Drove full-funnel marketing operations reaching hundreds of thousands of educators, surfacing impact stories for internal and external stakeholders.
Content Manager at Bedtime Math Foundation
November 1, 2015 - June 1, 2020
Owned the editorial calendar end-to-end, scaling monthly readership to 100,000+ users. Assumed full social media ownership from an external agency, producing original content and leveraging UGC to consistently surpass organic engagement benchmarks. Designed and produced training materials, webinars, and video content that boosted retention among 10,000+ Crazy 8s Math Club coaches.
Staff Writer at Bedtime Math Foundation
June 1, 2013 - November 1, 2015
Produced daily research-backed math content, maintaining a consistent publishing cadence for the flagship Bedtime Math program. Developed standards-aligned games and lesson plans for the Crazy 8s Math Club curriculum. Expanded audience reach 4x by forging high-profile partnerships with Scholastic Parents and Khan Academy.
Stage Manager & Office Manager at Sun Center Studios
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2013
Managed end-to-end logistics for feature film and commercial productions, coordinating talent, crew, and scheduling. Provided script coverage, crafted presentations, and developed proposals to support development pipeline. Authored and edited website copy and operational documentation to support studio communications.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Villanova University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Sackett Street Advanced Fiction Seminar III at Sackett Street
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-Commerce at Coursera
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Drafting in the Drawing Room at Urbane Arts Club
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
B.A. in Communication at Villanova University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Advanced Fiction Seminar III at Sackett Street
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-Commerce at Coursera
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Drafting in the Drawing Room at Urbane Arts Club
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026

Qualifications

Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-Commerce
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Sackett Street Advanced Fiction Seminar III
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Drafting in the Drawing Room
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
B.A. in Communication
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Advanced Fiction Seminar III
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-Commerce
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Drafting in the Drawing Room
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet