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Valentin Lehodey

Dynamic young student looking for a position in the music industry

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Valentin Lehodey
28 years old
Edinburgh (EH1 2PW) United Kingdom
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Unemployed
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Experiences
  • Directing, producing the show
  • Interview of the guests. The two first guests were : Jannis Stürtz (Habibi Funk, Jakarta Records) and DJ Suspect
  • Recording of street sounds and creation of a radio jingle
  • Working with a filmmaker on the project
  • Selection of some songs for the show
  • Recording with a professional radio recorder (Olympus LS14)
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  • Producing and hosting of a weekly show in English : "Manhattan of your mind"
  • Eclectic selection of music (from hip-hop and hard rock to swing and classical music)
  • Scheduling of the different songs, ads and speaking time
  • Producing of unique shows like the "soundtrack episode" on music from films and TV shows (Peaky Blinders, Once Upon a Time in America, Taxi Driver...)
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  • Creation of a partnership between Sonarium and "FIP" (Radio France, music radio station)
  • Helping on the selection of the music albums
  • Contacting other businesses for partnerships (Uzik Agency, Bilboquet Booking...)
  • Welcoming the spectators
  • Meetings at Radio France and with music labels (Because music, Heavenly Sweetness...)
  • Organisation of the venue and installation of the listening equipment
  • Occasional service at the bar during the events
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  • Work on a musical identity for Les muses de Paris with the help of former journalists from "Radio France" (equivalent of the BBC in France)
  • Mixing the songs on the Radio King software
  • Street interviews
  • Weekly posts on social media : "album of the month". Going back through the history of the album and its importance today.
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  • Producing and hosting of "Tour FM", a weekly show about francophone music and culture
  • Focus on France's traditional music as well as new songs
  • Sharing extracts from famous francophone speeches or poems
  • Selection of music from the French-speaking world (Canada, Belgium, Africa...)
  • Staying aware of the news by checking regularly the BBC World News website
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  • Organisation and hosting of live events
  • Selection of the performers/bands
  • Welcoming the performers and the public
  • Meetings with worldwide music industry professionals at the "Festival du voyageur" showcase.
  • Gave a lecture about the 100 nons organization in front of teachers at the University of Saint-Boniface
  • Supervision and maintenance of the rehearsal hall
  • Daily work with musicians
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  • Disc Jockey for the "Blues, Blanc, Rouge" event (on Bastille Day)
  • Use of a vinyl turntable
  • Selection of French music
  • In charge of the weekly music posts on the Alliance française's facebook page
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  • Disc Jockey for the "French Kiss" event.
  • Disc Jockey for the "soirée groove" event
  • Selection of different musical genres : funk, hip-hop, disco, house...
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Education

English language, literature and culture

Université de Caen Normandie

Since September 2014
Degree focusing on the English language.

Academic subjects :

Translation
Literature
Civilisation (History, Politics)
English grammar
Oral and written expression
Lexicology
Phonology
Chinese

Bachelor's degree

Lycée Cours Notre Dame

June 2014
French Baccalauréat. European department (in English).
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First Certificate (FCE Cambridge)

Lycée Cours Notre Dame

June 2014
"A B2 First qualification proves you have the language skills to live and work independently in an English-speaking country or study on courses taught in English."
Skills

Languages

  • French (fluent, native)
  • English (fluent)
  • Italian (basic knowledge)
  • Chinese (basic knowledge)

Radio and music equipment

  • Use of the Radio King software
  • Knowledge on how to use an audio console for live shows
  • Use of all the equipment needed for the creation of a radio show
  • Use of portable radio recorders
Interests

Travel

  • Canada (5 months)
  • Scotland (5 months)
  • England
  • Italy
  • Indonesia
  • United States of America
  • Switzerland
  • Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Sark)
  • Belgium
  • China
  • Singapore

Music

  • Playing the guitar and harmonica, singing (self-taught)
  • Live shows, music festivals...

Sports

  • Boxing (in clubs)

Film

  • Orson Welles
  • Martin Scorsese
  • Quentin Tarantino
  • Alfred Hitchcock
  • Charlie Chaplin

Literature

  • Jack Kerouac
  • Albert Camus
  • Charles Bukowski
  • Romain Gary
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