Thomas Kulikowski
Royersford,PA
Summary
Experienced Videographer familiar with producing high-quality, online content. Analytical and creative with good verbal and written communication abilities. Manages multiple stages of projects, from pre- to post-production. Familiar with industry-leading camera, lighting, and aerial equipment functions and capable of shooting in all environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Videographer / Editor / Drone Operator
Thomas Kulikowski Productions
08.2020 - Current
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Operated cameras for film and photography on set for FOX.
- Set up and used cameras in different types of mounts for live and recorded broadcasts.
- Conserved footage archive by organizing, labeling and tagging with metadata.
- Set up for shoots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Set up technical details, lighting and sound for over 75 shoots.
- Maintained over $50,000 worth of equipment by designing and sticking to preventive and regular maintenance schedules.
- Used Adobe Suite, Davinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Pulled focus as First AC for a full length feature film.
Brand Ambassador
Still I Run
11.2021 - Current
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion.
- Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
- Executed brand activations to standards and with professionalism.
- Advocated for mental health to decrease the stigma surrounding it.
- Executed company initiatives and activations.
Creative Director
Reaper's Revenge Haunted Hayride & Attractions
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of music composition, sound design and digital graphics.
- Produced high-quality content in difficult low-light and fast-paced environments.
- Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on visual product projects.
Landscape Designer
New Jersey YMHA-YWHA Camps
06.2014 - 04.2022
- Negotiated and fulfilled maintenance contracts for ongoing care.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
- Completed special projects such as recreational designs and site rehabilitations.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications / Film
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA05.2020
Skills
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Communication Skills
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Strategic Planning and Alignment
- Online Content Development
- Content Curation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Working Relationships
- Adobe Suite Expertise
- Part 107 Drone Certified
- Critical Thinking
- Social Media Platforms
Accomplishments
- Traveled the United States for 35 days, hiking 112.5 miles and driving over 10,000 miles
- Biked a century ride in under seven hours
- Hiked the highest peak in South Dakota
- Hiked the highest accessible peak in Yellowstone National Park
- Hiked the entire South Rim of the Grand Canyon and back in one day
- Filmed a full length feature film in 7.5 days over the course of 136 hours with a three man crew.
Hobbies
- Advocating for mental health at running events along the East Coast
- Hiking, biking, and traveling through and around national parks
- Nature and wildlife photography
- Playing soccer and hockey
Timeline
Brand Ambassador
Still I Run
11.2021 - Current
Creative Director
Reaper's Revenge Haunted Hayride & Attractions
09.2020 - 11.2022
Freelance Videographer / Editor / Drone Operator
Thomas Kulikowski Productions
08.2020 - Current
Landscape Designer
New Jersey YMHA-YWHA Camps
06.2014 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications / Film
Elizabethtown College
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