Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Engagement And Leadership
Websites
Music Experience
Selected Courses
Affiliations
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Derek Levy

Westport,CT

Summary

Proven ability in music composition and sound editing, complemented by strong team collaboration skills. Dynamic professional with experience at Popup Bagels, excelling in customer service and event support. Enhanced brand visibility through effective operations, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Work History

Bouncer

Popup Bagels
Westport, CT
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by efficiently serving bagels to patrons.
  • Fulfilled orders accurately while ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained cleanliness in workspace, adhering to health and safety standards.
  • Supported event-based and pop-up sales operations, enhancing brand visibility.

Education

B.S. - Game Design, Concentration in Music Technology

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
05.2028

music, folklore, and film

University College Dublin
09.2024

Associate of Arts - Theory, Ear Training, Bassoon, And Orchestral Performance

Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY
05-2024

composition, production, and performance

Berklee College of Music

Skills

  • Music composition and audio production
  • Sound editing and acoustic design
  • Team collaboration and project management

Community Engagement And Leadership

  • KEYS Music Camp, Counselor teaching music to underserved youth; enhanced leadership & music education skills
  • Music and Memory Program, Created personalized playlists for seniors with cognitive decline; deepened understanding of music as therapy
  • Center for Communication, Supported children with autism through music-focused activities
  • St. Luke’s School Radio, President; led music programming and mentored peers in broadcasting
  • Westport Youth Commission, Advocated for student-focused town initiatives

Music Experience

  • Music Composition with Larry Edoff, Produced original music on Spotify; studied digital composition with Grammy-nominated pianist/composer
  • Bassoon Lessons with Harry Searing, Studied classical repertoire and advanced techniques with NY Philharmonic/Chicago Symphony performer
  • Manhattan School of Music Pre-College Program, First Chair Bassoon; studied theory, ear training, bassoon, and orchestral performance
  • Berklee College of Music, Aspire Program, 5-week intensive in composition, production, and performance, Film/TV/Game Scoring Program, Learned cinematic composition tools and analysis
  • St. Luke’s Orchestra, First Bassoon; performed twice annually
  • Interlochen Bassoon Intensives, Studied with leading university faculty; performed in bassoon ensemble

Selected Courses

  • Music Composition
  • Digital Audio
  • Game Scoring
  • Music Theory

Affiliations

  • Social Media Manager of Super Smash Bros. Club at Northeastern (Fall 2025)
  • Northeastern Wind Ensemble (Spring 2025)
  • John Martinson Honors Program (Fall 2025)

Timeline

Bouncer

Popup Bagels
04.2024 - 09.2024

B.S. - Game Design, Concentration in Music Technology

Northeastern University

music, folklore, and film

University College Dublin

Associate of Arts - Theory, Ear Training, Bassoon, And Orchestral Performance

Manhattan School of Music

composition, production, and performance

Berklee College of Music