Thomas Max Wilcox
San Jose,USA
Summary
A dynamic professional with a strong foundation in business development and project management, bringing over a decade of experience driving growth in the electric vehicle industry. Passionate about storytelling and video production, honing creative visual storytelling skills and collaborating on video production projects. Seeking a full-time role in video content production, driven by a strong desire to connect stories that need to be told with the right production teams to bring them to life. With a unique blend of business acumen, storytelling capabilities, and enthusiasm for innovative, audience-focused content, well-positioned to deliver impactful results for a wide variety of video production projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Work
- Hired as Key PA and producer's assistant for trailer of a new TV show based on the video game Episode, created by Pocket Gems
- Created and maintained shot lists, managed team of 7 PAs, assisted with post-production VFX brainstorming
- Hired as PA for documentary about infamous serial killer Richard Ramirez - produced by NBC Universal for Peacock
- PA for Comcast commercial highlighting one of their promotions for local businesses
Sr. Business Development Manager, Strategic Customers
PowerFlex
04.2023 - Current
- Function as Account Manager for PowerFlex's first large-scale fleet customer (DHL) for its EV charging business
- Oversee pipeline of 1000+ charging stations for DHL, 415 of which have been installed and 700 of which are in development
- Work cross-functionally with product, engineering, supply chain, and project management teams to ensure DHL's unique needs are met for their daily operation of final mile delivery vans
- Innovative solutions include creating a custom overhead racking system to mount charging stations to help optimize daily delivery operations
Creator and Content Producer
07.2012 - Current
- Attracted over 4,000 organic followers through creating and sharing engaging photo and video content
- Cater posts to educate the public about Tesla's electric vehicle technology and create excitement about their mission
- Collaborate with Tesla owners and enthusiasts to generate and share Tesla-related content
Video Editor and Content Producer
Guerilla Wanderers Films
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Worked part-time as a video editor and content producer to assist in the production and editing of their pipeline of corporate commercials, short series', feature films, and non-profit content production
- Camera operator and producer for BraveMaker Film Festival's 2023 & 2024 Recap videos
- Editor for two yet-to-be-released 'Making Of' videos for a short film and TV Series
Business Development Manager, Strategic Markets
PowerFlex
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Selected to lead new market sales through developing a channel partner program with the goal of doubling EV charging sales in 2022
- Oversaw new business acquisition through cold calling over 50 potential strategic accounts, led email marketing campaigns of over 500 target contacts, held marketing webinars, and created other forms of marketing content
- Supported PowerFlex's high-touch 'VIP' customers by ensuring all of their needs are met quickly and exceed expectations to ensure continued portfolio growth
Sales & Project Manager
PowerFlex (acq. By EDF Renewables 2019)
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Recruited by CEO as first non-engineering hire after leading close partnership involving electric vehicle charging deployments during my time at Tesla
- Led project management team in total number of EV charging stations installed in 2020, completing over 800 stations
- Led client-facing sales including customer acquisition, support, and closing of contracts
- Experience managing all stages of projects including design, permitting, construction, and provisioning of new electric vehicle charging networks
Project Manager, Charging Infrastructure
Tesla
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Assigned as lead for level 2 charging efforts in Northern California, Tesla's most important market worldwide
- Oversaw the installation of over 1000 level 2 charging stations across 250+ sites in the United States and Canada
- Built and managed project pipeline of over 1400 partner properties to expand Tesla's charging network
- Led collaboration with sales, marketing, and engineering teams in business development efforts
- Created business partnerships based on Tesla's brand values and customer experience goals
- Managed relationships with site hosts, led deal negotiations, and managed sourcing of electricians for installations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Operations Management
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER - Leeds School of Business
05.2015
Certificate - Video Production
RRFC - Film Connection Program
10.2023
Skills
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Avid Media Composer
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Photoshop
Timeline
Sr. Business Development Manager, Strategic Customers
PowerFlex
04.2023 - Current
Video Editor and Content Producer
Guerilla Wanderers Films
04.2023 - 10.2024
Business Development Manager, Strategic Markets
PowerFlex
04.2021 - 04.2023
Sales & Project Manager
PowerFlex (acq. By EDF Renewables 2019)
02.2019 - 04.2021
Project Manager, Charging Infrastructure
Tesla
07.2017 - 01.2019
Creator and Content Producer
07.2012 - Current
Freelance Work
Certificate - Video Production
RRFC - Film Connection Program
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Operations Management
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER - Leeds School of Business
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