CONTACT ME
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
2013-2017
I graduated in May 2017 with my Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications from IU's Media School. I have concentrations in Industry and Management as well as Media and Society. These areas of academic growth have given me a versatile knowledge and skills set, preparing me well for a career in the entertainment industry.
What I’ve Learned
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
EVENT COORDINATOR, DELTA CHI FRATERNITY
May 2015 - April 2017
Being an Event Coordinator at a school like Indiana where Greek life is so huge is no light responsibility. Every week I set up several social events and constantly managed the calendar and $45,000 per semester budget. I also organized several private concerts, including shows featuring artists such as Lil Yachty, Lost Kings, and Elephante, which were worth $55,000 in contracts and production. This position allowed me to quickly improve my leadership, communication, creativity, and organization skills.
PRODUCTION INTERN, CONAN O'BRIEN
May 2016 - August 2016
Interning at CONAN this past summer taught me more than I could have imagined about the television industry through hands on and hands off experiences. Whether I was setting up field shoots, analyzing and creating summaries of other late night talk shows to ensure originality, or simply watching rehearsal, I was constantly getting a feel for the ins and outs of production and comedy.
MANAGEMENT, GIANNI MUSIC
May 2017 - Present
After meeting Gianni Schneider during my time in Los Angeles, it was clear that we could help each other succeed in the music industry. Gianni currently trusts me to book tour dates across the country, find him writing jobs for other artists, and exponentially raise awareness for his music and talent.
My Roles & Responsibilities
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
MYNETWORKTV
December 2015
This extensive brand analysis presentation was put together for my Promotion and Marketing in Telecom course. It displays my understanding of brand SWOT analysis, my ability to create innovative options to improve company success, and my overall competence in the marketing field.
LOST KINGS CONCERT RECAP VIDEO
September 2016
This video highlights one of the many concerts I set up as the social chair of my fraternity. To get this done I had to research artists, negotiate pricing with agents, work through all of the necessary contracts, hire production teams, and much more. This video shows just how successfully the show went, and will let you see visual evidence of my organization and communication skills coming together to create something special.
MY WORK
WHO AM I?
My name is Derek Otto and I graduated in May 2017 from Indiana University with a degree in Telecommunications. This broad and versatile major choice fits right in with my many passions, dreams, and career goals. I aim to begin my career in the entertainment industry in a music department at a talent agency. In my free time, I love to find new music, watch a good movie, or play a quick game of basketball. Scroll down to see how my academics and experiences have given me a wide skill set that will allow me to succeed at a talent agency.
