Derek Shiekhi
Co-host of Drive the Bid podcast at AutoHunter Auctions- Claim this Profile
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Rob Miller
Derek's participation in the classroom was always insightful and intelligent. He was one of the few people in the classroom with any significant experience with professional writing and his experience often added to the conversation in ways that were fresh and expanded greatly on what the professor was teaching. His blog and articles are well composed, eloquent and just generally fun to read.
Era Sundar, J.D.
Derek is an excellent writer - his attention to detail and colorful descriptions make for a compelling read and his reliability, enthusiasm, and professionalism make him a pleasure to work with.
Rob Miller
Derek's participation in the classroom was always insightful and intelligent. He was one of the few people in the classroom with any significant experience with professional writing and his experience often added to the conversation in ways that were fresh and expanded greatly on what the professor was teaching. His blog and articles are well composed, eloquent and just generally fun to read.
Era Sundar, J.D.
Derek is an excellent writer - his attention to detail and colorful descriptions make for a compelling read and his reliability, enthusiasm, and professionalism make him a pleasure to work with.
Rob Miller
Derek's participation in the classroom was always insightful and intelligent. He was one of the few people in the classroom with any significant experience with professional writing and his experience often added to the conversation in ways that were fresh and expanded greatly on what the professor was teaching. His blog and articles are well composed, eloquent and just generally fun to read.
Era Sundar, J.D.
Derek is an excellent writer - his attention to detail and colorful descriptions make for a compelling read and his reliability, enthusiasm, and professionalism make him a pleasure to work with.
Rob Miller
Derek's participation in the classroom was always insightful and intelligent. He was one of the few people in the classroom with any significant experience with professional writing and his experience often added to the conversation in ways that were fresh and expanded greatly on what the professor was teaching. His blog and articles are well composed, eloquent and just generally fun to read.
Era Sundar, J.D.
Derek is an excellent writer - his attention to detail and colorful descriptions make for a compelling read and his reliability, enthusiasm, and professionalism make him a pleasure to work with.
Credentials
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Foundations of Road Racing
Driveway AustinAug, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion for The Craft of Magazine Writing course
Texas State University Office of Continuing EducationAug, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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AutoHunter.com
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United States
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-host of Drive the Bid podcast
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Feb 2022 - Present
Cover Auto Hunter auction highlights and discuss automotive events and car culture.
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Editor/Head Writer
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Sep 2021 - Present
Assign work to myself and my team of 3 freelance writers and record completion dates in Salesforce to keep a record of workflow and invoicing totals.Send writers feedback that enables them to streamline their writing and better fit the AutoHunter format.Perform research for vehicle auction listings by consulting notes and photos from the sellers, original vehicle brochures, third-party websites, owner forums, and YouTube videos.Decipher Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) and body tags using online decoders to figure out the original paint and trim colors, production locations, and engines of pending auction vehicles.Write auction listings for collector and vintage vehicles that detail their ownership histories, modifications, repairs, updates, and cosmetic/mechanical flaws.Input changes requested by clients to secure final approval of the listings.Ensure that vehicles have listings written and are approved by clients in time so that the Account Representative Manager can post them on the AutoHunter website according to the docket schedule.Keep track of the vehicles assigned, the writers attached to them, and the due dates on Microsoft Excel.Log listing completion dates in Salesforce and use it to verify and approve invoices for my team of 3 freelance writers every month.Formulated a template that shows the information required for the overview, exterior, interior, engine and transmission, undercarriage, and additional details sections of a listing and how to format that information in a way that is accurate, relevant, and informative to potential bidders.Perform as an essential part of the team that has taken AutoHunter from running 5 cars a day to 7.Wrote long-form new vehicle reviews for the ClassicCars.com Journal. Show less
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There Will Be Cars
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Austin, Texas Area
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Content Creator
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Mar 2018 - Present
Film, edit, post and SEO optimize YouTube video reviews of vehicles ranging from the Jaguar XF Sportbrake to the Ford F-450. Film, edit, post and SEO optimize YouTube video reviews of vehicles ranging from the Jaguar XF Sportbrake to the Ford F-450.
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Contributor
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Mar 2016 - Dec 2022
Produce four 1,000-word new vehicle reviews with original photography every month. Vehicles reviewed include the Chevrolet Silverado, Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Wagon and Nissan Rogue. Write driving features from new model reveals, including those of the 2019 Lexus ES and 2021 RAM 1500 TRX. Write 1,000-word listicles covering new model year vehicles, features and safety technologies. Produce four 1,000-word new vehicle reviews with original photography every month. Vehicles reviewed include the Chevrolet Silverado, Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Wagon and Nissan Rogue. Write driving features from new model reveals, including those of the 2019 Lexus ES and 2021 RAM 1500 TRX. Write 1,000-word listicles covering new model year vehicles, features and safety technologies.
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Tom's Guide
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributor
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Apr 2021 - Sep 2021
Write informative hub pieces that detail the exterior, interior, safety, battery, range and performance highlights of new and upcoming electric vehicles. Cover electric vehicle industry news highlights. Write informative hub pieces that detail the exterior, interior, safety, battery, range and performance highlights of new and upcoming electric vehicles. Cover electric vehicle industry news highlights.
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CarMax
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Contributor
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Dec 2020 - Sep 2021
Write comprehensive overviews of new vehicles that cover their available body styles, powertrain options, fuel economy estimates, infotainment systems and other characteristics. Write comprehensive overviews of new vehicles that cover their available body styles, powertrain options, fuel economy estimates, infotainment systems and other characteristics.
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Power Automedia
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributor
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Jan 2016 - Sep 2021
OffRoad Xtreme -Write new vehicle reviews of models ranging from the Nissan Titan XD to the Ford Raptor. -Produce driving features from automotive events, including the Texas Truck Rodeo, Austin JeepPeople Polar Bear Run and Land Rover Muddy Chef Challenge. Street Muscle Magazine -Produce 2,000-word vehicle reviews with original photographs. Cars covered include the Callaway SC757 Corvette Z06 AeroWagen and 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt. TURNology -Produce 2,000-word vehicle reviews and original photographs of vehicles such as the Volkswagen Golf R and Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. Show less
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Writer
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Dec 2013 - Sep 2021
Produce new vehicle reviews with original photography. Vehicles covered include the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 and BMW M5. Generate content out of story leads from forums and social media. Write feature content covering a variety of automotive events, such as the Toyota Ever-Better expedition through Alaska, Texas Auto Roundup and Lamborghini Festival. Cover automotive news, including latest models, specs and vehicle prices. Produce new vehicle reviews with original photography. Vehicles covered include the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 and BMW M5. Generate content out of story leads from forums and social media. Write feature content covering a variety of automotive events, such as the Toyota Ever-Better expedition through Alaska, Texas Auto Roundup and Lamborghini Festival. Cover automotive news, including latest models, specs and vehicle prices.
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Automotive Contributor
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Nov 2018 - Sep 2019
Wrote 1,000-word new vehicle reviews and shot original photographs of the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox LT and 2019 Ford Edge Titanium. Wrote 1,000-word new vehicle reviews and shot original photographs of the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox LT and 2019 Ford Edge Titanium.
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Austin American-Statesman
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Writer
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Mar 2013 - Dec 2013
Connected with the local automotive enthusiast culture to share news about popular modifications, fundraising events and car club get-togethers. Connected with the local automotive enthusiast culture to share news about popular modifications, fundraising events and car club get-togethers.
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Austin Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Reporter for The Accent
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Oct 2012 - Mar 2013
Wrote an article about the Automotive Technology department and the top car maintenance tips from the head of the department, as well as a Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) award-winning review of the James Bond movie "Skyfall." Wrote an article about the Automotive Technology department and the top car maintenance tips from the head of the department, as well as a Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) award-winning review of the James Bond movie "Skyfall."
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Education
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2012 - 2013
Austin Community College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Journalism -
2005 - 2006
Texas State University-San Marcos
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management -
2002 - 2004
The University of Texas at Austin
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Bowie High School
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