Alan Holmes Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga

- Work to draft innovative and forward thinking legislation to solve pressing needs of District 9 residents- Represent the office at city meetings, briefings, and community events- Manage the social media portfolio of Councilmember Hillis to ensure that constituents are engaged and looped in to work being done in the district- Proactively address any and all concerns that District 9 constituents have as it relates to city services- Draft press releases, talking points, and speeches

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Roadmap Advisors is a consulting firm that works with political candidates, small businesses, and nonprofits on video production, video editing, graphic design, copywriting, and Facebook advertising. Provided boutique PAC management services to local and federal Super PAC organizations. Services provided involved creation, compliance, fundraising, and providing messaging strategy guidance. Led business development operations and ensure that the proper processes are in place to close sales and increase company revenue. Worked in tandem with business partners to craft persuasive messaging used in video scripts, Facebook advertising campaigns, and direct mail on behalf of clients. Actively launched, tracked, managed, and adjusted Facebook and Instagram paid advertising campaigns as needed based on metrics.Responsible for leading videography and Facebook advertising services for Cobb County Superior Court candidate Angela Brown. Angela Brown defeated incumbent Judge Reuben Green, and was the first African American ever elected to the Cobb County Superior Court. I have a true passion for crafting advertising ideas and concepts. I am responsible for coming up with video advertising ideas for clients, and writing scripts.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

I served as the Senior Copywriter for multiple advertising campaigns produced for North Carolina A&T State University and Tuskegee University. I drafted the "Welcome To Aggie Land" script, and the campaign led to over 135,000 YouTube video views, 2,000 clicks to the website, and led to an increase in student applications at North Carolina A&T.My responsibilities also involved pairing photos and video in both ads, hiring voiceover talent to convey the message appropriately, and working seamlessly with video editors to produce the final product.

Atlanta, Ga

- Developed and implemented complex social media strategies for small businesses, elected officials, and other organizations.- Designed websites, logos, business cards, and other marketing collateral.- Managed Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Google paid advertising campaigns.- Performed an extensive analysis of a client’s current social media, web, and email marketing presence, and provided creative improvement suggestions.- Monitored brand messaging of businesses to assure that it was consistent across all networks and avenues.- Developed an editorial calendar across all media outlets as needed.- Provided coaching and drafted documents that assisted clients with better understanding social media. - Personally trained clients on properly utilizing social media tools themselves.- Increased Facebook “likes” for The Competitive Edge by 138% and increased the Twitter followers for Bel Nouvo Beauty by 377% within 4 months. - Managed the entire social media portfolio of Glickman Design Build.- Responsible for increasing company profits, and capitalizing on sales opportunities.- Cold called businesses and pitched them on a suite of social media, web development, and mobile application services.

Greater Atlanta Area

- Maintained and optimized the Local SEO presence of all dealerships and accounts- Regularly reviewed online dealership information ensured that it was accurate and uniform - Managed a reactive and proactive approach to reputation management - responded to negative reviews across major channels and proactively sought positive ones from customers.- Managed major map systems to ensure accurate location and directions information and that all info that was syndicated was correct.- Regularly wrote and published blogs about the industry, optimizing keywords for SEO ranking- Responsible for the entire social footprint of 12 car dealerships; Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. - Community management and interactions via the 10 biggest social networks per store.-Curated on-line content to share relevant info to social media audiences to generate engagement.-Tracked ROI of Social campaigns through platform analytics- Evaluated new/ancillary platforms to ensure we were on the cutting edge of Social strategy- Posted check-in specials to Foursquare and Yelp- Worked with individual stores, as well as Digital and Regional eCommerce managers daily on social media and reputation management strategy- Worked with digital advisors on SEO roll out pertaining to blogging, social bookmarking-Reported to GM's on overall performance and ideas for future promos, events, opportunities, etc.-Assessed analytical data associated with site traffic, social engagement, and review activities.-Attended seminars, workshops, etc. to stay up to date on marketing and technical knowledge-Trained team members on social media and reputation management strategy

Greater Atlanta Area

- Crafted custom online marketing strategies for clients in order to increase their engagement and build brand recognition.- Implemented and managed all paid social media advertising campaigns.- Served as a thought leader, and brand representative at various public and private events. - Kept staff looped in to new and emerging developments in the social media marketing field.

Atlanta, Georgia

- Worked with media buyers, station reps, and media planners on delivering paid television advertising in an efficient fashion.- Sent dropped spot reports on a consistent basis, and reallocated advertising budgets in an expeditious manner.- Effectively multi-tasked along with communicating efficiently through phone and email.- Provided timely market research to management regarding trends in the industry, which created more sales opportunities.

Chamblee, Ga

- Dispatch cruisers to all calls for police and emergency services.- Receive all 911 calls, and refer them to the appropriate agencies in an accurate and expeditious manner.- Fingerprint and search individuals that are detained at the holding facility.- Perform criminal history and background searches as needed.- Maintain poise and control in high stress and tense situations.

Atlanta, Ga

- Provided customers with an excellent dining experience and quality service.- Conducted the final check of food items prior to serving customers to ensure quality maintenance.- Ensured the cleanliness of the dining area and food items before serving.- Worked in coordination with other departments to ensure that customers received quality service and were completely satisfied.-

Bethesda,Md

- Prepared advertising schedules for over $28 million worth of political advertising.- Sold additional advertising packages to clients, and worked with them on making the best use of their advertising dollars.- Communicated daily with cable systems and advertising agencies nationally.- Resolved pricing discrepancies with TV station representatives.- Processed client requests, along with investigating and resolving complaints..- Efficiently planned revisions and reconciliations of advertising dollars to ensure client satisfaction.- Manually entered thousands of advertising buys into a computerized database.- Tracked orders, and followed up with clients regarding changes or revisions as needed.

Germantown,Md

- Managed a social media team comprised of 41 volunteers, and coordinated messaging.- Prepared and drafted press releases, statements, talking points, fundraising letters, and email marketing documents. - Updated the website with new and engaging content, including articles and other press materials.- Crafted and posted all content that was disseminated on the respective social media accounts.- Engaged with key target audiences as appropriate on various networks.- Increased Facebook "likes" by 44% and Twitter followers by 372%. - Handled rapid response communication, developing messages, and other media materials. - Monitored media coverage of candidate Rob Garagiola, and assisted the Communications Director with press outreach.

- Answered phones and handled other clerical duties in the office.- Conducted research on a variety of legislative issues, including financial services and judiciary matters.- Assisted in the maintenance of the member's social media portfolio.- Wrote memos, legislative briefs, constituent letters, talking points and hearing questions.- Compiled daily press clips.

- Assisted officials of political action committees in complying with reporting requirements- Conducted detailed examinations of committee campaign finance reports- Drafted and sent letters to committees regarding errors, omissions, or prohibited activity found in reports; and- Provided frequent telephone assistance to committee officials when they had questions regarding campaign finance policy

- Communicated with prospective customers in a designated marketing area to qualify leads and explain products offered.- Followed up with customers to ensure satisfaction, responded to inquiries, solicited further sales, and solved or referred problems to the appropriate departments.- Increased revenue in the Renovation Experts department by 30% in one year.- Cultivated relationships internally and externally, and utilized resources to identify solutions to meet and exceed client expectations.- Managed accounts of current customers, and engaged in cross selling of services when appropriate.- Handled a high volume of inbound and outbound calls daily.- Provided contractors with detailed information about a host of goods and services that were available.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

- Provided friendly, courteous, and efficient service to customers.- Handled all cash register operations. - Assisted with maintaining store signage and displays.

- Assisted field director with micro targeting and mapping field strategy for the congressional district- Recruited, organized, and managed volunteers to assist in weekly voter contact efforts- Expanded outreach operations and plan to include key business and community leaders- Served as campaign spokesperson at community events and meetings- Planned and implemented successful campaign kickoff event.