Experience

Coastal Source
• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Digital Content Creator

  • Dec 2021 - Present


Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Filmmaker

  • Jan 2009 - Present

  Freelance Writer/Director with a main focus on narrative & experimental cinema. I have worked in all aspects of production and have directed commercials, music videos, and short films. Please feel free to reach on my cell 570-704-6316 or by email Derick.deadpixel@gmail.com if you'd like to work on a project. Freelance Writer/Director with a main focus on narrative & experimental cinema. I have worked in all aspects of production and have directed commercials, music videos, and short films. Please feel free to reach on my cell 570-704-6316 or by email Derick.deadpixel@gmail.com if you'd like to work on a project.



University of Pennsylvania

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Video Producer

  • Mar 2018 - Nov 2021

  -Produce, film, & edit short form documentary style videos for the University of Pennsylvanias homepage and new publication Penn Today -Worked closely Professors, Researchers, & Students to create compelling stories that support the mission at the University of Pennsylvania -Organize, schedule, and communicate with talent and interviewees (professors,students, experts, etc.) -Created promotional videos that aired on Penn Video Network that advertised Penn Today, the University news publication



Drexel University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Video Production Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Mar 2018

  -Implemented a detailed video production process within the department that outlines the a project from concept to delivery -Streamlined various video content by giving colleagues a better understanding of the video production process -Conceptualize and produced video content that supports the mission of recruiting and yielding right-fit students to the University -Shot and edited various documentaries throughout Drexel that showcased the different colleges, students, and the research that takes place within the University



160over90

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer

  • Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

  -Produce commercials for brands and universities, including The Philadelphia Eagles, Mars Drinks, The University of Virginia, Temple University, University of Hartford, and The Atlantic 10 -Proficient as an agency producer, line producer, assistant director, location scout, and post producer -Develop detailed bids and estimates -Develop detailed schedules and call sheets -Hire crew, talent and post production resources -Purchased and handled inventory of equipment



Home Focus Media

• Real Estate

• Videographer/Editor

  • Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  › Filmed & edited video home tours for various real estate agents › Filmed, edited, & color graded various commercials for local businesses › Organized & archived footage › Creative storyboarding for various videos › Filmed & edited video home tours for various real estate agents › Filmed, edited, & color graded various commercials for local businesses › Organized & archived footage › Creative storyboarding for various videos



Legal Services of New Jersey

• United States
• Legal Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Video Production Assistant

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

  › Create videos for community education, client stories, & community events to promote the mission statement of the organization › Organize, film, & edit videos in each of the categories above › Create motion graphics, scripts, & storyboards › Color grade & export videos for final use on the web › Set up & manage technical equipment › Create videos for community education, client stories, & community events to promote the mission statement of the organization › Organize, film, & edit videos in each of the categories above › Create motion graphics, scripts, & storyboards › Color grade & export videos for final use on the web › Set up & manage technical equipment



Woodshop Films

• United States
• Media Production

• Intern

  • Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

  › Edited various online shows for Scrapple TV › Production Assistant on various productions › Created motion graphics for productions › Edited various online shows for Scrapple TV › Production Assistant on various productions › Created motion graphics for productions



The Art Institute of Philadelphia's Media Distribution Center

• Distribution Technician

  • Apr 2011 - Jun 2012

  › Distributed video, audio, & photography equipment › Maintained accurate inventory, repaired & tested equipment › Monitored computer labs & facilities, worked closely with students & faculty › Maintained darkroom, measured chemicals, set up & breakdown of chemical trays › Distributed video, audio, & photography equipment › Maintained accurate inventory, repaired & tested equipment › Monitored computer labs & facilities, worked closely with students & faculty › Maintained darkroom, measured chemicals, set up & breakdown of chemical trays



The Greater Philadelphia Film Office

• Intern

  • Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  › Script analysis › Worked with “ReelScout” logging & organizing locations for various productions in Philadelphia › Script analysis › Worked with “ReelScout” logging & organizing locations for various productions in Philadelphia