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Christopher G. Hollomon
Profile:
* I bring 10 years of strong marketing, conceptual and strategic thinking and idea generation, a masters degree in communication, outreach, and graphic design to your company or non-profit. Portfolio: https://chportfolio.wordpress.com
* I am an idea generating machine, the perfect companion to a company in need of fresh, innovative, on the cusp of innovation thinking, but grounded in traditional values and practices.
* I am an excellent public speaker as well as a designer, networker, and writer.
* I keep up with current social media trends via my WordPress Blog, Richmond Blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Linked-in, etc…
* Strong leadership and management abilities developed in the management and founding of my own marketing firm.
* Exceptional ability to lead and manage complex projects using well-developed written and verbal communication skills to meet deadlines and budget concerns. Strong ability to devise new strategies and flex with change.
* I have a strong concept design while maintaining awareness of overall message, audience, budget requirements, printer/vendor communications and support staff.
* Creative and talented director with experience in print design, web design, event planning, and marketing. My work has developed from a strong background in corporate and professional communications and marketing, for which I hold a masters degree. My skills have been honed by years of experience in Non-Profits and Corporations.
Computer Skills: (Alphabetical Order)
Acrobat
Audio Editing
CapWiz
CiviCrm
Dreamweaver
Excel
Final cut Pro
FrontPage
HTML
Illustrator
Imageready
iMovie
InDesign
Keynote
Mac OSX
Multi-Browser Design
PageMaker
Pages
Photoshop
PowerPoint
Publisher
SPSS
Video Editing
Visio
Windows
Word
Wordpress
XML/CSS
Work Experience:
November 09 – April 2010 PR & Marketing technology Coordinator -
Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity
As PR & Marketing Technology Coordinator, I have coordinated, led, and designed the marketing, and public relations efforts Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity, which is part of an organization I have been passionately associated with for 20 years. In this role I worked with a strong development team to develop marketing strategies, materials, and budgets. I helped redo the branding of the organization and oversaw much of the implementation of a new website and online volunteer calendar as well as development database. I also wrote and coordinated most of the public relation strategies and had success with print, radio, and televised news.
June 07 – November 09 Creative Director / Interim Deputy Director -
Virginia21 – Youth Advocacy / Lobbying / Non-Profit
As Creative Director, I have coordinated, led, and designed the marketing, and public relations efforts for a statewide advocacy group with chapters at every public 4 year and 2 year college in the commonwealth. Duties of the Creative Director include design work for all lobbying efforts and campus design coordination, website design and maintenance, annual report design, video editing, T-Shirt Design, Press Releases, Writing, coordinating volunteers and events including 4 major signature events, and coordination of technology and new media; such as Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, MySpace, YouTube, Etc…. One key result of my tenure at Virignia21 was a reorganization of marketing systems that resulted in an annual saving of $35,000 dollars and an increase in capability and outreach. As the Interim Deputy Director, I traveled the state coordinating on-campus events with our chapter volunteers growing our memberships and building new chapters.
March 07 – September 08 Marketing Director – Latin Ballet of Virginia – Ballet and Dance School
As a part-time Marketing Director, I have managed all the design, marketing, and public relations work for the Latin Ballet of Virginia. One of the most well known small ballets and dance schools in the state. I was responsible for creative and advertising initiatives, including; magazine, television, and newspaper ads; performance calendars/posters and play bills, and audio mixing; Website site management, Direct Mail and Email; as well as, logos, brochures, bookmarks, and other graphics.
April 05 – June 09 President / Project Manager – Shockwest LLC – Marketing and Design Firm
As president, I lead a diverse and talented staff of up to eight designers and writers. I was in charge of multiple projects and deadlines. I was a consultant to multiple companies on their marketing needs and direction. I developed all the in house marketing materials. I was principal designer and writer, and I alone was the sales staff. I often worked with short turnarounds with multiple deadlines on shoestring budgets. I can provide a list of most clients and work done for them, unless confidentiality precludes it.
Jan 05 – April 05 Marketing Project Manager – KSA Interiors
- Developed design/layout/verbiage for the interior design company, proposals, and marketing materials.
- Designed brochures and tradeshow booths for tradeshows, interior design awards, clients, and IFMA.
Dec 01 – Jan 05 Senior Marketing & Graphic Designer – Jacobs Engineering
- Developed design/layout/verbiage for large private and public sector engineering, design, and CM proposals.
- Designed brochures, logos & newsletters for engineering awards, internal groups, clients, etc.
- Created proposal winning covers, custom tabs, and org-charts for billion dollar projects.
May – Dec 01 Communication Coordinator – Jason Foundation & Brain Injury Services of SWVA
- Created a company image and logo for Brain Injury Services of SWVA.
- Designed a brochure from scratch to printer, including all graphics and layout.
- Setup a small business network for the use of a Case Management System.
- Developed other promotional materials and digitized templates for BIS SWVA.
Sep 96 – Dec 01 Founder / Writer / Editor – Whim Online Magazine
- Co-Founded and helped in the creation of the original concept for Whim.
- Wrote and edited various articles, and managed writers in editorial, humor, technical and creative sections of the magazine.
- Responsible for the creation of an incentive program for writers and illustrators
Education and Training:
Master of Science Degree, Corporate and Professional Communication (aka PR/Marketing) – 2001
Radford University
Bachelor of Science Degree, Speech Communication (aka PR/Marketing) – 2000
Radford University
Overseas Studies, International Communication Studies – 1998
Salzburg College, Austria
Courses, Presenting Data and Information by Professor. Edward Tufte – 2004
Yale University
Affiliations, Commendations, Publications, & Awards:
NAPP Member
National Association of Photoshop Professionals
Donate one week a year as project manager and money to help rebuild Biloxi, Ms since Katrina.
Habitat for Humanity / Various Churches
Member, Program Advisory Committee (PAC)
The Art Institute of Washington
Board Member
Creative Change Center – C3
Development Board Member
“and the levee broke” traveling art installation.
Writer / Blogger
“As I Go Along” A Topical Issues Blog
Personal design to be used as façade during restoration of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in DC.
Jacobs Safety Award
Tracking and catching a criminal intruder, and returning stolen company property.
Whimy Awards
Editorial and Design Excellence
Featured on front page of the business section for consulting.
Richmond Times Dispatch
Member and Small Group Leader
Area 10 Faith Community – www.churchatthebyrd.com
References:
John Sydnor (Richmond Metro Habitat for Humanity)
- Deputy Director
2281 Dabney road
Richmond, VA 23226
Phone: 804.232.7001
Email john@richmondhabitat.org
Web: www.richmondhabitat.org
Steven Jones (Virginia21)
- Executive Director – mid 2008 to current
1108 East Main St, Suite 800
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804.201.5174
Fax: 703.991.4513
Email sjones@virginia21.org
Web: www.virginia21.org
Kelly Porell Cannon (Virginia21)
- Executive Director – 2006 to mid 2008
1108 East Main St, Suite 800
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804.212-8721
Email: kmpcannon@gmail.com
Wendy Owens (Comfort Zone Camp)
- COO
Email: wendy@comfortzonecamp.org
Jim Ukrop (First Market Bank)
- President, On Board of Directors of Virginia21
Contact information upon request.
Jeff Pollard (The Martin Agency)
- IT Manager
232 Ashbury Hills Dr.
Richmond, VA 23227
Phone: 804.698.8597
Email: Jeff@jeffpollard.net
Jeannette Kramer (Dewberry & Jacobs)
- Director of Corporate Marketing
Email: jkramer@dewberry.com
Phone: 703-849-0100
Web: www.dewberry.com
Molly Wagner (Dewberry)
- Media / Event Coordinator
Phone: 703.849.0307
E:Mail: mwagner@dewberry.com
Brian Korte (Brickworkz LLC – Formerly of Whim)
- Executive Director 1997-2000
9310 I Golden Way Court
Richmond, Va 23294
Phone: (804) 502-3983
Email: brian@brickworkz.com
Web: www.brickwrokz.com & www.ruwhim.com
Greg and Fran Rooker (Jason Foundation)
- Founders
Phone: 540-633-2225
E-mail: Fran@JasonFoundation.Org, Greg@JasonFoundation.Org
Web: www.jasonfoundation.org
