Derek

Dolstra
26 Freeland Avenue ! Bowmanville, ON ! L1C 4R9 ! (289) 688-0045 ! derek.dolstra@dcmail.ca

EDUCATION:
Print/Web Journalism Diploma
Durham College, Oshawa, ON
Highest Ranking Graduate
Police Foundations Diploma
Durham College, Oshawa, ON
Presidents Honour Roll

Graduated April 2015

Graduated 2009

RELEVANT SKILLS:

Dedicated to researching and interviewing in order to write and edit a mixture of news and
feature stories

Proficient use of Adobe InDesign/Photoshop/Audition/Premiere Pro, Microsoft Word, and

DSLR cameras plus the ability to learn new software in a workplace environment

Proven organizational ability with strong attention to detail when working independently
and in a team setting to meet deadlines

Natural aptitude for leadership roles and problem solving resulting in strong interpersonal
relationships and efficient completion of projects

MEDIA EXPERIENCE:
Reporter,Co-op Student
Metroland Media Group, Durham OfficeOshawa, ON March 2015April 2015

Work independently and with managing editor to produce a variety of community-based

stories for all areas of Durham Region and meet deadlines
Perform interviews by phone and in person using natural interpersonal skills to obtain
exceptional answers from interviewees
Travel throughout the community to attend events and meet with sources
Prepare stories for various formats including print, web, broadcast, and magazine

Derek Dolstra

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News Editor, Section Coordinator

The Chronicle, Durham College-UOIT Oshawa, ON

Responsible for attending production meetings for the newspaper and working as a team with
other editors and section coordinators
Examine available data to decide the layout and size of each issue of the newspaper and
design the first three pages with fellow news editors
Make executive decisions on the placement of advertisements to maximize visual layout of
the paper while still meeting the needs of the client
Delegate tasks to other reporters in order to complete the production of the newspaper as
well as help with any last minute editing or design issues

Reporter, Photographer
The Chronicle, Durham College-UOIT Oshawa, ON

September 2014March 2015

September 2014- March 2015

Produce, develop, and edit a multitude of articles each week using organizational habits and
time management skills
Perform in-depth research and interviews to produce accurate and reliable facts used to
create clean and concise stories
Take photos and video for stories and use Adobe software to edit and improve them

WORK EXPERIENCE:

General Labourer
Bowmanville Wood ProductsBowmanville, ON

March 20013 September 2013

Worked as part of a two man team to optimize the performance, production, and delivery of
all wood used for building on site
Accurately recorded amounts of wood products required and used by pallet builders
Operated a fork lift to organize the shipping yard to keep merchandise consolidated and safe

General Labourer
Veyance TechnologiesBowmanville, ON
2012-2013

In charge of communication between co-workers to ensure the safe and efficient operation of
the team and machinery
Quickly learned the operation of various machines including mills, scales, cranes, and presses.
Contributed as part of a team to create raw rubber and then manufacture it into industrial
sized mining conveyer belts