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Heather Drakulich

Commercial Illustration graduate from Fashion Institute of Technology. Currently working as Senior Videographer at Present Estes Express Lines.

Headline: Entrepreneur
Groups: Online Advertising Professionals (OAP)
Interested in: Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup
Schools: State University of New York System - Fashion Institute of Technology, Virginia Commonwealth University

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: Estes Express Lines, Richmond, VA
Position: Senior Videographer
Time period: November 2004 - Present
Description: Manage workflow of video requests, schedule productions, coordinate shoots, develop scripts, direct, shoot, edit and deliver finished training and marketing videos for national distribution. Other responsibilities include lighting design, sound recording, graphic design, motion effects and research and procurement of production equipment.

Employer: Virginia Satellite Educational Network, Richmond, VA
Position: Television Operations Technician & Assistant Director
Time period: June 2002 - November 2004
Description: Coordinated, produced and co-directed live educational programming, performed on camera and as voice over talent, designed graphic treatments and assisted in the daily operation of the studio during live broadcasts. Other responsibilities included authoring, designing and maintaining the web site.

Employer: Hypereal Productions, Richmond, VA
Position: Senior Broadcast Producer & Vice President
Time period: April 2001 - November 2004
Description: Co-owner and executive producer in charge of daily operation, new business and all facets of production. Acted as the main liason to the client and responsible for hiring support-crew tailored to each production within budget perimeters to deliver effective broadcast quality production.

Employer: Barber Martin Advertising, Richmond, VA
Position: Senior Broadcast Producer
Time period: May 1997 - April 2001
Description: Provided detailed schedules, researched potential production and editorial resources, negotiated with vendors, prepared accurate estimates, supervised and managed all stages of television and radio production from pre-production to post. Heilig-Meyers Furniture, Chesterfield Auto Parts, Patient First, Rhodes Furniture, Homemakers, RoomStore, Husky Flooring, Saxon Shoes, Garden South, Virginia Beach Dodge and Ritz Camera.

Employer: Arnold Communications, Richmond, VA
Position: Senior Broadcast Producer
Time period: October 1995 - May 1997
Description: Provided detailed schedules, researched potential production and editorial resources, negotiated with vendors, prepared accurate estimates, supervised and managed all stages of television and radio production from pre-production to post. GTE Mobilnet, Virginia Power, Virginia Lottery, Stihl, McDonalds and Dick Strauss.

Employer: J& H Communications, Richmond, VA
Position: Website Designer
Time period: November 1994 - October 1995
Description: Responsible for website development, graphics, logos, banners, html layout and served as client liaison. CareerGate, JobLinx, Mays & Valentine, Saratoga Institute and CCH.

Employer: Caswell Coleman Strategic Marketing, Richmond, VA
Position: Graphic Designer, Copywriter, Print Producer & Broadcast Producer
Time period: May 1994 - November 1994
Description: Designed layouts, developed print material and radio scripts, and produced radio commercials. Maymont Park, Belco and Petersburg Ford.

Employer: Kingly Manufacturing, New York, NY
Position: Creative Director
Time period: July 1992 - March 1994
Description: Launched the Design Department, hired supporting staff and managed daily operations. Responsibilities also included designing textile prints, screen prints, logos, hang tags and presentations; supervising full time staff, and reviewing and purchasing textile prints from freelance artists. Walmart, K-Mart, Talbot’s, JC Penny, Sears and The Gap.

EDUCATION

University: State University of New York System - Fashion Institute of Technology
Time period: 1990
Degree: Commercial Illustration, Associates Degree

University: Virginia Commonwealth University
Time period: 1988
Degree: Fine Arts

INFORMATION

Memberships: 2008–Present Vice President of the Estes Corporate Green Team 2008–Present Virginia Production Alliance 1997– Present Richmond Ad Club Professional Membership 1997–1999 Women In Film Professional Membership

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