Naomi Drakulich
Hudson
Summary
Two years across production, sales, and client work, most of it learned by saying yes and figuring it out fast. Built systems from scratch, ran shoot schedules, and worked directly with clients at every job I've had. Starting a bachelor's degree this fall.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Photographer, Volunteer
Leia Owen Marketing & Business Consulting
Hudson
2025.09 - Current
- Photographed community events for small marketing agency and its clients, including Celebrate Hudson, Downtown Trick-or-Treat, and Hudson Holiday Stroll, contributing to local engagement and visibility.
- Captured live, unscripted moments on site for marketing purposes, providing assets for social media and promotional campaigns.
Associate Producer
52 Launch
Framingham
2025.10 - 2026.07
- Produced 2–3 shoots weekly, including over 10 multi-day location shoots with full set builds.
- Coordinated logistics for casting, locations, props, crew, gear transport, and catering, ensuring seamless production flow each week.
- Managed production across four streams simultaneously, ensuring efficient scheduling around launch dates and crew availability.
- Executed comprehensive pre-production processes, verifying product details and aligning samples with brand guidelines.
- Served as primary liaison between clients, creative teams, marketing, and web departments to develop actionable shot lists.
- Oversaw post-shoot activities, managing editorial deadlines, crew and location invoicing, and timely asset delivery to clients.
Sales Operations Manager
52 Launch
Framingham
2025.06 - 2025.10
- Built the sales pipeline from the ground up and took over Zoho CRM, setting up eight stages from scheduled call through close and re-engagement. Monthly closed deals went from 8 to about 15 on average, with a company record of 20 in one month.
- Supported two senior reps with 20–25 calls and six proposals daily; implemented follow-up tracking and a weekly board, ensuring leads were effectively managed.
- Initiated re-engagement email campaigns for no-shows, lapsed leads, and unfunded deals, streamlining communication previously reliant on manual phone calls.
- Documented processes and trained two coordinators, facilitating a smooth transition to production.
Salon Assistant
Starz Salon
Sudbury
2024.09 - 2025.05
- Assisted stylists in 14-chair salon by managing up to seven color timers simultaneously and efficiently turning over stations, linens, and shampoo bowls to maintain workflow.
- Coordinated schedules for double-booked stylists during peak season, while also selling retail products and managing front desk operations during busy periods.
Education
Cosmetology Program
Assabet After Dark
Hudson, MA2025-12
Skills
- Logistics scheduling
- Customer/client relations
- Pressure multitasking
- Process building
- Training documentation
- Industry adaptability
Timeline
Associate Producer
52 Launch
2025.10 - 2026.07
Event Photographer, Volunteer
Leia Owen Marketing & Business Consulting
2025.09 - Current
Sales Operations Manager
52 Launch
2025.06 - 2025.10
Salon Assistant
Starz Salon
2024.09 - 2025.05
Cosmetology Program
Assabet After Dark