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William Hollis

William Hollis

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Customer Success Manager: I want to interact with people to enhance their customer experiences and solve challenges effectively. Building and maintaining relationships are important to me. Project Manager: I am of greatest value when involved in a project from inception which allows me to establish a complete understanding of its capabilities and potential. I excel at collaborating with different departments and utilizing my critical thinking skills to frame my understanding of the big picture.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Aries Alchemy
01.2020 - Current
  • Founded and operated a creative consulting company providing brand strategy, copywriting, and project management services.
  • Collaborated with artists, small businesses, and educators to develop marketing plans, execute brand campaigns, and expand reach.
  • Produced photo shoots for apparel brands and managed public relations and social media for musicians and entrepreneurs.
  • Designed educational models to integrate principles from Empathy in Action (WSJ Bestseller) into leadership practices.
  • Created comprehensive five-year business plans and crafted engaging narratives to drive business growth.
  • Wrote, produced, and directed advertisements, developing compelling content for diverse audiences.
  • Notable Clients: Empathy in Action (WSJ, USA Today & Amazon best-selling publication), Harden Cashmere, Open Field Wellness, Bobby California (Ceviche album).

West Coast Sales Representative

Atlanta Film Consultants
10.2016 - 12.2019
  • Spearheaded new client acquisitions and managed key accounts across the West Coast.
  • Facilitated pre-production logistics, securing production office contacts, sound stages, locations, and vendors.
  • Coordinated with crews and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.

Production Assistant

Film & Television Production - various
02.2010 - 08.2016
  • Assistant Locations Manager - Oversaw safe practices, maintained sensitive location integrity, orchestrated traffic of machinery, vehicles and personnel, liaised between working crew and local businesses and residents.
  • Visual Effects Assistant - 1st & 2nd Unit liaison, HDRI & Greenscreen Photography, schedule keeper, hard drive cataloguing and maintenance.
  • AD Department - Interdepartmental coordination, filming schedule liaison, background actor's AD.

Education

B.A. - International Affairs, concentration on Latin America

The University of Colorado at Boulder
08.2008

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Creative Writing & Copywriting
  • Brand Development & Marketing
  • Client Relations & Communication
  • Quick Learner with Macro-Level Perspective
  • Trend Forecasting & Problem Solving

Summary

I want to interact with people to enhance their customer experiences and solve challenges effectively. Building and maintaining relationships are important to me., I am of greatest value when involved in a project from inception which allows me to establish a complete understanding of its capabilities and potential. I excel at collaborating with different departments and utilizing my critical thinking skills to frame my understanding of the big picture.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner

Aries Alchemy
01.2020 - Current

West Coast Sales Representative

Atlanta Film Consultants
10.2016 - 12.2019

Production Assistant

Film & Television Production - various
02.2010 - 08.2016

B.A. - International Affairs, concentration on Latin America

The University of Colorado at Boulder
William Hollis