Overview
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Hollis Howard

Hollis Howard

Los Angeles,CA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Studio Manager

Mouthwash Studio
04.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling meetings and events, client support, office maintenance and management, while being flexible to suite any and all needs of the staff and studio relations.
  • Sourced/Hired vendors and suppliers to handle tasks targeting office upkeep i.e. shipments/subscriptions, factoring in budgets, but never sacrificing quality.
  • Created lasting organization systems that established an easier work flow and environment for staff and clients.

Studio Manager

Shangri-La Studio
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management, and instruction.
  • Supervised studio staff for timely, accurate and high-quality task completion.
  • Properly organized travel plans and accommodations for clients, such as studio owner, Rick Rubin.
  • Trained and advised interns and production assistants creating a healthy work environment and methodical team able to accommodate a wide range of tasks.
  • Actively adapted to the studio's changing environment and clientele to assure satisfaction from all sides.

Freelance Event Producer

VDL House
04.2024 - 07.2024
  • Achieved seamless event execution through effective communication with sourced staff and sponsors, prior to and during the event.
  • Recruited top of the line vendors and talent to entertain and run the event, hiring five Magic Castle magicians, private chefs, bartenders, musicians, and photographers, while working within a very tight budget due to the events purpose of fundraising.
  • Handled sponsor outreach and communication, obtaining brands such as Amass, Ghia, and Free AF to provide event products.
  • Formatted contracts and handled payment processes for vendors, as well as managed event budget, exceeding fundraising goals through tickets sales and beverage purchases.

Production Assistant

Shangri-La Studio
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Great organization skills used to keep the studio clean and maintained in perfect condition at all times to meet the standards of a world renowned recording studio, serving high profile clientele.
  • Excellent people and hospitality skills to make sure clients felt welcomed, taken care of, and respected.
  • Communicated clearly and efficiently with coworkers creating effective plans and systems.
  • Helped complete projects like Kesha's "Gag Order", Neil Young and Crazy Horse "World Record", and U2's "Songs of Surrender".
  • Worked closely with: Boy Genius, Pearl Jam, Kesha, U2, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, and many others.

Assistant Engineer

Groove Masters Studio
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Setup and broke down sessions efficiently and in an organized manor to maintain studio principle, as well as tested equipment consistently to assure functionality prior to use.
  • Took care of any client requests or needs outside of engineering.
  • Interpreted client comments and reactions, taking thorough notes to help head engineer stay organized in sessions
  • Proficient in Logic and Pro tools.

Education

High School Diploma -

Swampscott High School
Swampscott, MA
05.2021

Timeline

Studio Manager

Mouthwash Studio
04.2024 - Current

Freelance Event Producer

VDL House
04.2024 - 07.2024

Assistant Engineer

Groove Masters Studio
02.2023 - 04.2023

Studio Manager

Shangri-La Studio
02.2022 - 10.2023

Production Assistant

Shangri-La Studio
10.2021 - 10.2023

High School Diploma -

Swampscott High School
Hollis Howard