Peticab Driver at Cascadia Rose Petals
Portland, Oregon Area
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- Peticab Driver at Cascadia Rose Petals
- Past
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- Worktime Team Lead at Vaudevillian Creative
- Barista, Pastrie Truck Driver at The Daily Cafe
- Interaction Designer at Vaudevillian Creative
- Server at Tony Starlight's Supperclub and Lounge
- Design Team Intern at Pop
- Theatre Technician at Ethinic Cultural Theatre
- Business Intern at KEXP
- Education
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- University of Washington
- Maria Carrillio High School
- Sonoma Country Day School
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Derrek Wayne’s Summary
Derrek Wayne's influences include Johnny Mercer, Paul McCartney, Emmit Rhodes, Paul Simon, Harry Nilsson, Sammy Davis Jr, Brian Wilson, Billie Joel, Freddie Mercury, Jack White and Nellie McKay. His music is written in the tradition of music which can be shared by many artists. Jazz and four part Barbershop harmony are the basis of Derrek's style and technique. His subjects are autobiographical and universal.
Derrek's first album, Things That Summer Brings, was self-recored in Eugene Oregon in 2007. On the strength of that recording, Derrek was chosen to perform in the December 2007 episode of Scratch PDX, Portland Oregon's monthly performance lab. In April of 2008, Derrek returned to the Scratch PDX stage as the special musical guest. In May of 2008, Derrek opened The Independent Film Revival at the Broadway Theatre. Derrek continues work on his second album, projected for release early 2009.
Derrek Wayne’s Specialties:
songwriting, transcribing, arranging, teaching, learning, playing, grovin'
Derrek Wayne’s Experience
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Peticab Driver
Cascadia Rose Petals
(Translation and Localization industry)
June 2008 — Present (2 months)
Piloting a giant trike.
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Worktime Team Lead
Vaudevillian Creative
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
August 2007 — June 2008 (11 months)
Developing Worktime, a Rich Internet Application providing superior scheduling for people who work shifts.
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Barista, Pastrie Truck Driver
The Daily Cafe
(Food & Beverages industry)
April 2008 — June 2008 (3 months)
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Interaction Designer
Vaudevillian Creative
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
January 2007 — May 2008 (1 year 5 months)
Derrek Wayne Robertson is a freelance digital artist. He holds a degree in Philosophy, and possesses a keen interest in masterminding rich internet applications (RIAs).
In 2007, Derrek left POP, the Seattle based interactive firm, and started Vaudevillian Creative. In its infancy, Vaudevillian created Flash animations and websites for a diverse set of clients, including fine artists, fashion designers and Vegas trade shows. The company is now devoted to developing a professional networking RIA named Worktime. To find out more, visit vaudevilliancreative.com -
Server
Tony Starlight's Supperclub and Lounge
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)
February 2008 — March 2008 (2 months)
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Design Team Intern
Pop
(Graphic Design industry)
June 2006 — September 2006 (4 months)
Hours and hours of Photoshop.
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Theatre Technician
Ethinic Cultural Theatre
(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Performing Arts industry)
September 2005 — June 2006 (10 months)
Mixed audio for live music and theatre, gained knowledge of recording and sound reinforcement, anticipated the needs of others
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Business Intern
KEXP
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
May 2005 — August 2005 (4 months)
Volunteering for one of the best radio stations in the country.
Derrek Wayne’s Education
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University of Washington
Bachelor, Philosophy, 2002 — 2006
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Maria Carrillio High School
the usual, choir, ceramics, film, art 1998 — 2002
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Sonoma Country Day School
Grade School 1994 — 1998
Additional Information
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Derrek Wayne’s Interests:
orchestral, pop, jazz, a cppella, folk, rock and the finer
Derrek Wayne’s Groups:
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Internet Technology Hub member -
Democracy Lab member
Derrek Wayne’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
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