Derrick L. Smith-Clark AKA (Slick Guruzee)
Los Angeles ,CA
Summary
Professional Musician, clothing designer and entrepreneur with extensive recording and production experience and deep understanding of music theory, notation and history. Self-motivated with dedication and proven to work independently and collaboratively with like-minded individuals. Thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Business-minded and personable in consistently maintaining excellent communication and building productive relationships with diverse professionals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist/Producer
Slick Guruzee LLC
Los Angeles
05.2020 - Current
- Writes and performs rap music.
- Creating original songs that are catchy, entertaining, and unique.
- Live performances,
- Using poetic devices to achieve auditory effects through lyrics.
- Producing beats to use as backing tracks using digital audio workstations such as Protools and FL studio.
- Pairing lyrics with background music and sound effects.
- Recording music to distribute online or at performances.
- Identified potential marketing opportunities to increase brand awareness.
- Utilized social media, email and web to engage target audience and promote Slick Guruzee (marketing).
Audio Engineer
1708 Studios
Los Angeles , CA
03.2020 - Current
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs and albums.
- Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown.
- Collaborated with clients to determine project scopes and set milestones.
- Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Relationship building with clients.
Clothing Designer
Guruzee LLC
Los Angeles, CA
09.2020 - Current
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.
- Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
- Negotiated with vendors to reach ideal product distribution channels and pricing.
- Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for consumers.
- Developed exciting seasonal merchandise assortments to improve category diversity.
- Worked with photographers and stylists to showcase products for optimal visibility.
- Manufactured clothing using different techniques such as embroidery, silk-screening and vinyl.
Volunteer Afer-School Teacher
Keys AmeriCorps
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Created daily educational lesson plans and activities for students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Disciplined students who engaged in cheating, plagiarism or other wrongdoing.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL09.2024
Skills
- Music Composition
- Leadership
- ProTools
- Web Design
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Video Editing
- Content Creation
- FL Studio
- Studio One
- Clothing Manufacturing
- Audience Engagement
- Vocal Arrangements
- Music History
- Memorizing Lyrics
- Studio Recording
- Mixing Skills
- Social Media Monitoring
- Project Requirements
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-Motivated
Timeline
Clothing Designer
Guruzee LLC
09.2020 - Current
Artist/Producer
Slick Guruzee LLC
05.2020 - Current
Audio Engineer
1708 Studios
03.2020 - Current
Volunteer Afer-School Teacher
Keys AmeriCorps
07.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production
Full Sail University
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