Derek Essex
Berwick
Summary
Graduate in Communications and Media Studies with experience and knowledge in multimedia and marketing. Passionate for diverse media forms, including music and sports, complemented by hands-on content creation experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
York Harbor Inn
York Harbor
06.2019 - Current
- Consistently recognized for speed, accuracy, and friendly service during peak hours. Frequently requested by returning customers.
- Maintained a high guest satisfaction rating, and received repeat positive feedback.
- Trusted by management to train and mentor new servers in high-volume service techniques.
- Contributed to teamwork that kept service smooth during busy events and holidays.
Center Store Associate
Hannaford
York
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Unloaded deliveries and stocked shelves, ensuring products were rotated, faced, and organized according to store standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages or discrepancies to supervisors.
- Provided friendly, professional service while resolving customer concerns.
Assistant Electrician
Michael Regan Electrical
Portsmouth
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Contributed to completing many electrical projects of all different scales by efficiently supporting licensed electricians.
- Pulled wires, ran conduit, and set up fixtures, outlets, and switches under supervision. Frequently loaded and unloaded materials and transported supplies to various job sites.
- Prepared, organized, and maintained tools, materials, and equipment for job sites all around the seacoast area, mainly in and around Portsmouth, NH.
- Developed working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and job-site compliance requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME06.2022
Associate's degree - Communications
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME05.2019
High School Diploma -
Marshwood High School
South Berwick, ME06.2017
Skills
- Video Production and Editing
- Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro
- Final Cut Pro Proficiency
- Audio Engineering
- Music Composition
- Social Media Promotion
Experience
Social Media Marketing
- https://www.tiktok.com/@chapman_cottage/video/7384660060967898411
Film Producing
- https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ChKwANuaZ/
- https://vimeo.com/329579474?fl=pl&fe=sh
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10838700/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
Music
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o1nS08c9V6IP3oQi9_MTBTnpwE6kKed0/view?usp=sharing
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Server
York Harbor Inn
06.2019 - Current
Center Store Associate
Hannaford
06.2016 - 05.2019
Assistant Electrician
Michael Regan Electrical
06.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media
University of Southern Maine
Associate's degree - Communications
Southern Maine Community College
High School Diploma -
Marshwood High School