Kees Hendrickx

Recording Artist / Producer

Kees Hendrickx CV

I am a highly creative and diligent candidate, holding a BA of Arts (Honours) in Audio and Media Production, a Level 8 Digital Marketing Certificate and an Audio Engineering Diploma

Experienced in conceptual thinking, from marketing campaigns to content creation (Podcasting, Audio and Video, Social media content, Product sheets, Presentations, and Process documentation). Experienced user of tools like Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Adobe creative suite, Final Cut and Camtasia. 

Excellent relationship builder with a proven track record of working effectively within teams, cross-departmentally and individually to create a content calendar and SEO strategies. Experienced CMS user of Hubspot, Salesforce and Excel with excellent analytical and reporting skills developed over the course of various roles.

A native of Holland, living in Ireland from a young age and fluent in both English and Dutch. I also have additional experience working in large recording and post-production studios, such as Galaxy Studios in Belgium. I have a strong passion for Digital Marketing and Audio, Radio, and Video media. I am seeking a new role in an exciting company which utilizes my existing skills and offers the opportunity for further development and career growth.

WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2018 – Present Spearline Labs, Skibbereen, Cork

Current Role: Sr. Digital Media Producer

  • Lead the creative development of key digital content with SEO plan – written copy, video, and audio creation for social media and website
  • Video production including initial planning, estimating budget, scheduling, storyboarding, recording, editing and production reports.
  • Audio assets creation, including scheduling, research, scripting, recording and production.
  • Manage external agency/freelance relationships that contribute to the development of media assets and manage the development process
  • Ensuring digital media design is optimised for branding, impact, SEO, web development, etc

2020 – 2022 Senior Digital Marketing and Content Specialist 

  • Brand promotion and campaigning over digital marketing channels – Conceptualised and created promotional content for re-branding and awareness across social media platforms.
  • Responsible for digital marketing advertising campaigns, reporting and budgeting across various digital ad platforms including Google Ads.
  • Creating of landing pages using Elementor, WordPress and Hubspot. Including copywriting and design.
  • Responsible for SEO management and keyword research for website and all media content using tools such as Moz and SEMRush.
  • Podcast production – Responsible for producing, recording and editing the Spearline Podcast. Duties include research, scripting, recording and production. Software used Logic Pro X, remote session recording over Zencastr.

2018 – Jan 2020 – Digital Marketing Executive

October 2013 – May 2018 EMC Information Systems International, Mahon, Cork

Senior Business Analyst OEM Operations 

  • Internal Marketing – Responsible for Designing Monthly Partner Newsletter, Process workflows, Powerpoint Presentations and Cheatsheets using Adobe Photoshop and Publisher.
  • Work as part of the EMC COE communications team recording and editing weekly video segments using Final Cut Pro and Camtasia.
  • Training new hires, teaching and creating and designing process documents. Updating existing training materials for online courses and classroom-based courses.
  • Account manager to Ericsson Sweden on all operational queries/issues including quoting, order management, logistics, delivery, maintaining forecast, quality, invoicing and returns adhering to strict targets.

Previous Roles within EMC: 

  • 2015 – 2016 – Business Analyst in Partner Sales Support & 2013 – 2015 – Business Analyst in PSC Deal Registration team

January – April 2013 EQC Earthquake Commission, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Claims Advisor Team lead

  • Worked as a Claims Advisor Team lead in the Canterbury Earthquake claims Department.

2011 – 2012: VMWare Inc., Parnell House, Barack Square, Ballincollig, Cork

Order Management Analyst

  • Worked as a Order Management analyst for the EMEA region and Team Lead and Subject Matter Expert for a specialized team dealing with licensing products.

Jan 2011 – May 2011 Galaxy Studios, Kievitstraat 42, 2400, Mol, Belgium 

Assistant Recording, Post Production and Mixing Engineer

  • Responsible for setting up the Pro Tools and Logic Pro sessions on Apple Mac computers, and setting up microphones and equipment for recording sessions.
  • Gained valuable experience in dealing with artists’ needs and problem-solving skills in a pressure environment.
  • Was on standby 24 hours, 7 days a week for the engineers at the studio.

Apr 2011 – Present Owner at Clashafree Studios, Clashafree, Bandon, Co Cork

Freelance Studio Producer

  • Working as a freelance production, editing, recording and mixing engineer. 
  • Digital Marketer and Content creator, producer, composer and ADR recording

2009 – 2010: Studio 195, Werhoutseweg 195, 4884MC Werhout, Netherlands

Assistant Recording and Mixing Engineer.

  • Operated ADAT XT hard disk recorder and Tascam MSR  Tape machine.
  • Responsible for overseeing recording sessions and assisting the head engineer.

EDUCATION

2017 – 2018 : CIT – Cork Institute Of Technology

  • Level 8 Certificate in Digital Marketing – LEVEL 8 Special Purpose Award

2008 – 2011:  SAE Amsterdam School of Media Production and Audio Engineering

  • BA of Arts in Audio and Media Production with upper 2nd class Honours. Audio Engineering Diploma.

2006 – 2007:      Colaiste Stefoin Noafa – Music, Management and Sound

  • National Certificate FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 in Performing Arts – Music. BTEC (Higher National Diploma)

2002 – 2005:     University College Cork – BSc in Computer Science

ACHIEVEMENTS & INTERESTS

  • Travelled the world in 2012 and 2013 to experience different cultures and people.
  • Strong interest in Digital Marketing, content creation, SEO and how all these areas correlate with each other. 
  • Completed the Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
  • Great interest in music, play various instruments and have recorded in many studios. 

References available upon request