Derek Heidemann
Norwalk, CT
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EDUCATION
Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH
BA in English focusing in Film Studies. May 2009.
Member of the National Honors Society.
GPA: 3.60
Dean's List Spring 2009
EXPERIENCE
Post Production Intern - Jarrett Creative Group/Celebrity Ghost Stories;
New York, NY - June 2010 - Present
Managing stock photography budgets, planning, and purchasing.
Assisting in a number of tasks throughout post production.
(organizational, scheduling, runs/errands).
Managing and distributing directors notes, beat sheets, and shot logs.
Transcriber - Jarrett Creative Group/Celebrity Ghost Stories; New York, NY
- June 2010 - Present
Transcribing two hour interviews with various celebrities verbatim.
Avg. 8 hours per interview.
Required careful listening and the ability to mentally multitask
(typing behind while listening ahead)
One day turn around on interviews/meeting very strict deadlines.
Technical Assembler - Ventus Networks; Norwalk, CT - August 2009 - Present
Responsible for inventory maintenance, shipping and receiving.
Manufacturing of telecommunication hardware and cellular devices.
Familiarity with CRM systems.
*I was also asked to photograph products for the company website.
Examples are available.
Freelance Writer - Manchester, NH Examiner.com Arts & Entertainment June
2009 - June 2010
Writing with a local focus for the underground music scene in the
greater Manchester area.
Publishing news, reviews, events, and tips regularly for musicians and
fans alike.
Forming relationships with readers and artists to help provide the
best content possible.
Production Assistant - Jarrett Creative Group/Celebrity Close Calls; New
York, NY - October 2009
Responsible for maintaining craft services and walkie talkie
distribution and collection.
At the side of the Assistant Director or Executive Producer whenever
needed.
Leaving location to buy set dressings and supplies with allotted
production money.
Executive Director of Music - 91.7 WPCR; Plymouth, NH - 2008-2009 (Elected
Position)
Cataloging and review of incoming music for radio play.
Daily organization of tasks and objectives.
Keeping on-air talent on track with new material and appropriate
content.
Radio DJ - 91.7 WPCR; Plymouth, NH - 2005 - 2009
Regular on-air personality with focuses in local and new music.
Familiarity with FCC rules and regulations.
Responsible to meet WPCR guidelines for on air production.
SKILLS
Familiarity with both Windows and Macintosh computers and their respective
suits (iLife, iWork, MS Office)
I work regularly with High Definition footage and editing with Final Cut
Express/Final Cut Pro.
My education in Film Studies has taught me how to look at film and other
media critically.
This helps me to determine the best options while arranging and editing
footage...
I have been a musician for over 10 years and am very familiar with
organizing logistics for many people, planning events, and seeing them
through to completion.
I have also become familiar with software such as Garageband, Line 6
Gearbox, Ableton Live and am currently teaching myself Reason.
REFERENCES
John Grandi - Coworker at WPCR Plymouth
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John had the on air time slot right after mine while I was on WPCR. Later,
he became the Executive director of training while I was the music
director. Since my graduation he has moved up to General Manager of WPCR.
John and I worked very closely as DJs and Executive members.
Chehalis Hegner - Teacher/mentor and friend
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Chehalis was my instructor and mentor as I studied advanced photographic
processes. I worked with her for three consecutive semesters and by the
end we had become more colleagues than student and teacher. Chehalis
helped me develop my critical eye and see the bigger reality (in more than
just photographs).
Tyler Newton - Friend and Bandmate
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Tyler and I met when I was a first year at Plymouth State University. We
connected very quickly and found that we had similar tastes in music, which
is very important to both of us. Since then Tyler and I formed a band
together that has seen some local success in opening for heavyweights such
as Gym Class Heroes, The Starting Line, and Eve 6. Beyond all of that,
Tyler and I have become more like brothers than anything else.
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