Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Volunteer and community service
Extracurricular Activities
Timeline
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Derrick Thomas Jr.

Derrick Thomas Jr.

Dayton,Ohio

Summary

Detail-oriented Content Creator with extensive knowledge of Adobe use and digital marketing. Committed to unique and aesthetically pleasing content with a talent for adapting to changing markets. Successful at posting frequently and using content management systems.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Floater

Snyder Brick and Block
05.2024 - Current

Working with Brick and Block by cleaning up the plant, placing blocks in the correct areas, helping load trucks

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Coach's Content creator

University of Cincinnati
03.2024 - Current
  • Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
  • Worked with coaches to capture desired shots.
  • Enhanced video production quality by utilizing advanced camera techniques and equipment.
  • Experience with JVC cameras

Freelancer

Jaysixxcreations
01.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed user feedback to gather input and identify areas required for improvement.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and organization.
  • Conducted thorough research to provide well-informed recommendations for clients'' strategic decision-making processes.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom


Sales Associate

Dicks Sporing Goods
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Black United Students Photographer

Kent State University
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Event Photographer

Camera Operator / Teleproductions

Kent State University
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
  • Supported multi-camera setups by effectively communicating with other operators to achieve desired coverage during live events or studio recordings.
  • Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
  • Operated various camera types proficiently, including DSLR, mirrorless, and cinema cameras, ensuring optimal image quality for each project.
  • Operated television studio cameras during live production.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked with ESPN and ESPN+
  • Experience with JVC, Sony and Panasonic Cameras

Recreation Assistant

Kent State University
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Maintained a safe and clean facility, ensuring a positive environment for all users.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patrons, addressing concerns and answering inquiries promptly.
  • Ensured proper supervision of program participants at all times, prioritizing their safety and wellbeing.

Ride Operator

Scene 75
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Followed safety procedures for operating and loading and unloading passengers from amusement park rides.
  • Adapted quickly to new ride assignments, learning proper operation techniques efficiently to minimize downtime between shifts.
  • Enhanced rider experience by enforcing safety procedures and providing clear instructions.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe ride area for guests.

Cleaner

First Impression Barbershop
05.2014 - 12.2015
  • Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
  • Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
  • Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.


Education

Digital Media

Kent State University
Kent, OH

Digital Media

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
05.2027

Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School
01.2023

Skills

  • Strong teamwork
  • CPR Certified
  • Flexibility
  • Program Planning
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Training
  • Schedule Management
  • Media Relations
  • Media integration
  • Equipment management
  • Video analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • Video Editing
  • Digital Photography
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Adaptable mindset
  • Photo editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Social Media
  • Advanced Camera Skills
  • Creative artistic vision
  • Project Management
  • Visual storytelling
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Fashion photography
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • Cash Handling
  • Customer Assistance
  • Computer Skills

Accomplishments

  • Rotary Youth Leadership Program - 2021
  • Verizon Wireless Minority Male Stem Program, 5TH Grade - 8th grade Year, Sophomore Year
  • 300 hours of community service
  • Awarded Eagle Silver Service Award and Bronze 2020-2023
  • Freshman, Sophomore & Junior Year Omega Psi Phi Delta Alpha Scholarship 2022

Volunteer and community service

  • Feeding the Homeless, Freshman Year, Present
  • St. Vincent DePaul Men Shelter, 3rd Friday of the Month
  • Coats for Kids Drive, Freshman Year, Present
  • Omega Psi Phi and Dayton Catholic Charities, Annually in November
  • Operation Santa Clause, 6th grade, Present
  • Delver food baskets and gift card to people in need, Annually in December
  • In the Dayton Community around Christmas time with Omega Psi Phi and Corinthian Baptist Church
  • Martin Luther King Jr. March, 3rd grade, Present
  • Civil Rights march, Annually in January
  • Trotwood march against injustice (George Floyd), Freshman year, May 2020
  • Civil Rights march, May 2020
  • Deliver food to the Bereaved Families, Freshman - Sophomore Year
  • Helped deliver food to the families who lost their loved ones with Omega Psi Phi
  • Highway Clean Up, Senior Year
  • Helped clean up adopted highway with Omega Psi Phi
  • Roll to the Polls, Freshman Year
  • Assisted with bringing the community Election Day together to go and vote
  • Tornado relief help (Dayton, Trotwood, Northridge), Freshman Year, May 2019
  • Assisted with the Memorial Day Tornado relief, May 2019
  • With Omega Psi Phi and Heavy Metal Church of Christ
  • Voter Registration at Trotwood's Family Reunion, 8TH Grade, September 2018
  • Assisted with bringing the community together to register to vote
  • Talent Hunt, 7th Grade, Present
  • Assisted with setting up refreshments with Omega Psi Phi Delta Alpha Chapter, Annually November
  • Showcasing talent of high school students

Extracurricular Activities

  • Football, High School Sophomore Year - Senior Year
  • Eagle Ambassador, High School Sophomore Year- Senior Year
  • Track and Field, High School Sophomore Year- Senior Year
  • Black United Students Flag Football Team - 2023
  • League Flag Football Kent State University - 2023

Timeline

Production Floater

Snyder Brick and Block
05.2024 - Current

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Coach's Content creator

University of Cincinnati
03.2024 - Current

Black United Students Photographer

Kent State University
10.2023 - 05.2024

Camera Operator / Teleproductions

Kent State University
09.2023 - 04.2024

Recreation Assistant

Kent State University
08.2023 - 09.2023

Sales Associate

Dicks Sporing Goods
05.2023 - 05.2024

Freelancer

Jaysixxcreations
01.2023 - Current

Ride Operator

Scene 75
05.2022 - 02.2023

Cleaner

First Impression Barbershop
05.2014 - 12.2015

Digital Media

Kent State University

Digital Media

University of Cincinnati

Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School
Derrick Thomas Jr.