Resume of F. Harrison Dreves

SKILLS                                                                     
  • Filming, editing, and disseminating video content (professional video and DSLR cameras)
  • Science, journalistic, and advocacy writing; familiarity with AP Style
  • Graphic design for publication layout and simple illustration
  • Interview technique in studio and field for video or written articles, including lighting 
  • Developing release and dissemination plans for events and publications      
  • Building contact lists and identifying channels to reach stakeholder groups     
  • Software proficiencies: Final Cut Pro; Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, & InDesign; Microsoft Office; Google Analytics; MailChimp
  • Experience with online content platforms (YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter, Reddit, Drupal, Oracle Studio)

WORK EXPERIENCE
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Content writer and editor                                                                             January 2017-present
  • Wrote and edited web content, newsletters, marketing materials, and technical papers
  • Filmed and edited videos in lab settings
  • Managed client relationships and oversaw communications projects
  • Updated blogs and social media accounts for multiple units

University of Colorado Boulder, College of Media, Communication and Information
Content Production Coordinator                                                                    May 2015-January 2017
  • Produced news stories, profiles and promotional content for web and print
  • Worked closely with a webmaster to create and maintain the College’s website
  • Managed a constellation of Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts
  • Promoted and photographed numerous public events
  • Launched and edited three internal, bimonthly newsletters
  • Coordinated closely with the University’s media relations and communications teams for timely release of content

The National Academies, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
Communications Specialist                                                                    December 2013-April 2015
  • Designed and implemented dissemination plans for major policy reports 
  • Developed in-house video capabilities
  • Created various written and graphical materials, including report summaries, infographics, and newsletters
  • Planned and promoted events including public lectures, workshops, and an interactive teaching booth for children
 
The National Academies, Space Studies Board
Lloyd V. Berkner Space Policy Intern [paid]                                      June-September 2013
  • Covered Congressional hearings, NASA conferences, and Academy meetings
  • Designed and edited 20-page public brochure for 500-page heliophysics report
  • Composed policy reports on NASA science & human spaceflight programs

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Video Communications Intern [paid]                                                                   May-August 2012
  • Brainstormed and developed new video concepts with communications staff
  • Filmed and edited videos of 15 scientific symposia, lectures, interviews, bulletins
  • Launched a YouTube channel with ~2,500 monthly views, ~200 subscribers
  • Interacted with research community of 2,000 scientists and support staff

Vanderbilt Student Communications, Inc.
Senior Video Producer, Writer [paid]                                                   August 2009-May 2013
  • Managed assignments for 8-person video staff
  • Produced, shot, and edited over 50 video packages appearing on InsideVandy.com
  • Interviewed researchers, students, and administrators

EDUCATION -- Vanderbilt University                                                                     2009-2013
Member, National Association of Science Writers                                              2013-present

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Voting Member, Board of Directors, Vanderbilt Student Communications Inc.
  • Oversaw 501(c)3 enterprise responsible for numerous print and online publications
  • Managed full-time staff, part-time volunteers, and ~$500,000 annual budget

Member, Chancellor's Committee on Digital Media & the Internet
  • Advised university president of opportunities in online education (Coursera)    

President & Instructor, Wilderness Skills Course [student-run course]
  • Experience with insurance, risk management, budget projections, and recruitment
  • Managed meetings and assignments for 19 student instructors
  • Organized logistics for numerous 20-person mutli-day trips
  • Successfully advocated for funding requests totaling $15,250

Shift Manager, Vanderbilt University Outdoor Recreation Program 
  • Managed student workers, handled daily finances