I am a creative, self-motivated, and reliable team player with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. I enjoy creating engaging and well-thought-out content with attention to detail and effective storytelling. My experience spans across content creation, film production, and research, enabling me to deliver polished results in diverse professional settings. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have developed a solid foundation in acoustics, audio technology, and cognitive science, complemented by hands-on experience in digital marketing, content strategy, and multimedia production. I am also fluent in English and Spanish, allowing me to communicate effectively across different contexts.

J A DERO BERTS

I am a creative, self-motivated, and reliable team player with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. I enjoy creating engaging and well-thought-out content with attention to detail and effective storytelling. My experience spans across content creation, film production, and research, enabling me to deliver polished results in diverse professional settings. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have developed a solid foundation in acoustics, audio technology, and cognitive science, complemented by hands-on experience in digital marketing, content strategy, and multimedia production. I am also fluent in English and Spanish, allowing me to communicate effectively across different contexts.

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I am a creative, self-motivated, and reliable team player with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. I enjoy creating engaging and well-thought-out content with attention to detail and effective storytelling. My experience spans across content creation, film production, and research, enabling me to deliver polished results in diverse professional settings.

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have developed a solid foundation in acoustics, audio technology, and cognitive science, complemented by hands-on experience in digital marketing, content strategy, and multimedia production. I am also fluent in English and Spanish, allowing me to communicate effectively across different contexts.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Communications at Digital Art and Design Association
February 29, 2024 - August 11, 2025
Established brand voice by writing creative and engaging copy for social media. Determined content schedule for social media posts to increase engagement. Monitored user engagement through various analytics software.
Thesis Worker at Aalto Acoustics Lab
November 30, 2023 - August 11, 2025
Wrote the thesis and DAFx conference paper to be presented. Set up and facilitated listening tests through JavaScript and MATLAB. Created landing page for thesis-related work.
Lead Acoustics Researcher at DinjaDoo
January 31, 2023 - August 11, 2025
Prototyped app and helped develop code for speech recognition modeling. Interviewed field experts, wrote up research findings and presented to team. Researched acoustics and audio interfaces for app creation. Developed marketing strategy and user/market research.
Producer and Director (Short Film Project) at Self-initiated
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced and directed a short film, hiring crew and acting teams. Storyboarded and developed screenplay/story. Conducted research, location scouting, and stage on-location shoots. Video editing using Adobe CC and DaVinci Resolve.
Production Assistant at Baltic Circle
December 31, 2022 - August 11, 2025
Designed and wrote informational packets for working groups and site visits. Coordinated transport of materials.
Editor and Designer at Brain Matters
June 30, 2021 - August 11, 2025
Designed journal pages using InDesign and Illustrator. Edited writer's content in APA style.
Social Innovation Intern at Gies College of Business
May 31, 2021 - August 11, 2025
Generated programming and hosted events for diversity in social entrepreneurship. Designed content for multiple social media platforms using Adobe CC. Interviewed alumni and arranged email outreach.
Researcher and Contact for Music Festival at Punch Line Productions
December 31, 2020 - August 11, 2025
Researched and contacted artists for a spring music festival. Planned programming logistics including stage setup and equipment rental. Originated COVID-19 safe programming and built infrastructure for online programming.
Writer and Copy Editor at Illini Media Company
November 30, 2020 - August 11, 2025
Attended events, interviewed sources, transcribed notes, wrote articles about student life. Edited and fact-checked stories for the independent student-run newspaper. Understood WordPress web interfaces and SEO analytics.
Social Media Director at The Daily Illini
November 30, 2020 - August 11, 2025
Increased engagement in social media channels through analyzing trends and updating strategy.
Director at Penny Dreadful Players
November 30, 2019 - August 11, 2025
Wrote, directed and managed all facets of bringing a play to performance.
Research Assistant at Auditory and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab
May 31, 2019 - August 11, 2025
Added and designed pages to the website to distribute additional information and resources using HTML/CSS. Redesigned lab members profile page. Presented research and conducted thematic analyses on survey results.

Education

MSc at Aalto University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
BSc at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization