DERRIK J.

WHITEN
119 COMMUNITY PARK ROAD, VANGERGRIFT, PA 15690, 724.216.4785, DJWHITE1@POINTPARK.EDU

EDUCATION
Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA

Expected Graduation 2015

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock PA

Transferred After 2011-2012

B.A. IN PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING

GPA: 3.11

Professional Skills

Hootsuite Professional Certification for Social Media

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Enjoys working as a team as well as taking leadership positions
Able to develop sustaining relationships with customers
Experience handling situations involving disgruntled customers and guests
Ability to retain information and help others acquire the same knowledge

EXPERIENCE
Chillzone Records
Orlando, FL
9/2013 to PRESENT
SOCIAL MEDIA/PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR

Use social media platforms to raise awareness of Chillzone artists and services

Use HootSuite to monitor and plan social media strategy

Six Penn Kitchen
Pittsburgh, PA
9/2012 to PRESENT
SERVER ASSISTANT / FOOD RUNNER / BAR BACK

Head employee at my current positions

Role in restaurant has greatly expanded over time including bar organization
Kiski Area Soccer League
Vandergrift, PA
8/2010 to 11/2011
SOCCER REFEREE

Refereed U6-U12 soccer games in a recreational league for area children

Coached various teams ranging from U-6 to High School

Pounds Turkey Farm
Leechburg, PA
2007 to 2010, Seasonal
PROCESSOR

Processed, cleaned and packaged turkeys

Organized and boxed turkeys for large number of Thanksgiving customers

Leadership

Point Park Varsity Soccer Team 2012-2013, Starting Goalie 2013

Scholarship for Athletics from Point Park University
Vandergrift Presbyterian Church Youth Club Volunteer