Raquel Chapa
Fort Worth,TX
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Video Association of Dallas
Dallas, TX
05.2010 - 05.2021
- Plan and produce programs such as Best of Fest Tour, VideoFest, Frame of Mind, screenings, 24 Hour Video Race.
- Responsible for the overall financial and operational health of the organization, and ensures Video Association of Dallas activities, programs, board, and staff a realigned with our vision & mission.
- Involved in significant fundraising, program development, and implementation, staff development, event administration, and office management responsibilities.
- Support the Board of Directors in developing organizational goals and establishing policies.
- Provides leadership experience, history of successful corporate and individual fundraising, community development, and partnership, as well as knowledge of the local, regional, and national LGBTQIA+ film arts community.
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Casting Assistant
National Geography Channel
Chacon, NM
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Assisted Cameramen, set up work-stations, got release forms from the public.
- Organized material and transportation for crew.
- Drove communication between directors, producers, talent agents and actors to maintain efficient casting practices and execution.
- Coordinated casting sessions by reserving audition space, scheduling talent and spearheading day-of activities.
- Negotiated contract agreements with performers, with agents or between performers and agents or production companies.
- Kept up-to-date on industry trends and target audience objectives to guide decision-making process during casting sessions.
Researcher
Center for Independent Documentary
Boston, MA
01.2007 - 04.2007
- Compiled footage, images, interviews and material culture for documentary on Native American Marching bands.
- Maintained database.
- Made arrangements for copyright permissions.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for projects.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and ability to provide valuable contributions.
Associate Producer
WGBH
New York, Boston, MA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Research and fact check the script for documentary series WE SHALL REMAIN Made editorial decisions when editing video by choosing the shots that match the copy.
- Cued up tapes, and made sure scripts were ready and in order for crew.
- Assisted with promotions, handle bookings as well as managed the tape needs on the edit.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
- Interviewed industry professionals to determine fit for positions or roles.
- Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
Program Coordinator
Tisch School of the Arts, NYU
New York, NY
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Recruited and made arrangements for performers artists and activists to attend the major perfor- mance conference in Brazil.
- Programmed film portion of the event with films from all over the Americ- as.
- Assisted with the planning and teaching of Performance and Politics class.
- Participated in and helped to organized conference on pirate radio in Santiago, Chile.
- Designed and edited website.
Museum Technician
Smithsonian Nation Museum Of The American Indian
The Bronx, NY
01.1998 - 01.2004
- National Museum of the American Indian Research Branch Smithsonian Institution Digitally imaging and cataloging all objects being transported from the Bronx to Suitland, Maryland.
- Organized and archived images in hardcopy and digital format for instruction and presentation.
- Compiled and maintained policies and procedures of the move process.
- Packed and recorded.
- Closely evaluated artifacts, documenting characteristics, measurements and cultural importance of each piece.
- Evaluated objects to identify repair requirements and devise optimal approaches, carefully avoiding financial or cultural losses.
- Balanced item protections with aesthetic standards while preparing artifacts for exhibition.
Education
M.A - Museum Science Presentations
Texas Tech University, Media Dallas Private School
01.1995 - 01.1997
B. A. - English Literature
University of Houston
01.1991 - 01.1995
Skills
Operations management
undefinedTimeline
Managing Director
Video Association of Dallas
05.2010 - 05.2021
Casting Assistant
National Geography Channel
06.2009 - 08.2009
Researcher
Center for Independent Documentary
01.2007 - 04.2007
Associate Producer
WGBH
01.2007 - 01.2008
Program Coordinator
Tisch School of the Arts, NYU
01.2004 - 01.2006
Museum Technician
Smithsonian Nation Museum Of The American Indian
01.1998 - 01.2004
M.A - Museum Science Presentations
Texas Tech University, Media Dallas Private School
01.1995 - 01.1997
B. A. - English Literature
University of Houston
01.1991 - 01.1995
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