Alec Hodgman Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Leading the Call of Duty team and driving collaboration with partners at Activision to share their games with the world. Specializing in iconic creative concepts and backing those up with best-in-industry gameplay capture, and tying it all together with a strong brand voice and strategy. Hundreds of millions of views, and I may not have even updated that number recently...- Launched 20+ Call of Duty trailers, covering reveal, multiplayer, beta, seasonal releases, Warzone, launch, and accolades, culminating in over 250 million views, including the most viewed Call of Duty trailer of all time.- Develop and deepen client and new business relationships with client entertainment, understanding clients’ personal and professional needs and passions, and curating experiences to strengthen professional, social, and interpersonal partnerships.- Negotiation, execution, and actualization of millions of dollars of contracts per year, securing growth opportunities and up-sells to increase agency profitability.Partner with clients to develop and support year-long multi-channel 360º campaigns of Activision, Bethesda, Microsoft, Epic, etc.- Create business development opportunities through personal networks and social events, landing multiple pitches each year.- Expand agency opportunities by engaging clients in discussions on incremental ROI benefits, strategizing with creative teams to engineer inventive solutions that innovate toward client goals.- Execute briefings and pitches to executive leadership with comprehensive research and strategic go-to-market campaign opportunities to enrich an in-depth understanding of client enterprise solutions.- Liaise with clients to develop KPI and execute projects within aggressive timelines and agency scope by conducting qualitative and quantitative research to inform creative development, budgets, and business objectives.- Creative collaborative interdepartmental partnerships across account, creative, production, and media teams.

Los Angeles, Ca

• Curated, hosted, and produced hundreds of sessions featuring both well-established and emergent musical artists, leading a team of ruthlessly capable volunteers.• Filmed, edited, released, and promoted over 300 songs and interviews to both broad and targeted audiences.• Created and managed social media profiles to host content & engage an audience, including a YouTube channel with over 14,000 subscribers and 6 million views.• Hand-selected hours of relevant, thematic music from emergent artists for weekly FM & online radio broadcast.• Presented, promoted, and filmed collaborative concerts in Los Angeles venues, including the Troubadour, Teragram Ballroom, Palladium, Catch One, Roxy, and Bootleg Theater.• Developed and maintained relationships with artists, venues, industry representatives, publications, and influencers.

• Compiled three hours of music from emergent artists each week• Scheduled guests for interviews and performances live on-air twice each month• Promoted events by ticket giveaway contests for concerts• Increased exposure and listening audience by persistent marketing via social media and cross-promotion

• Critiqued dozens of weekly musical submissions and charted top 40 spins on College Music Journal• Scheduled two promotional celebrations each semester and monthly interdepartmental events• Maintained weekly contact with music label representatives to discuss music rotation• Interviewed and managed a full roster of seventy-five DJs

El Segundo, California, United States

• Develop and deepen client and new business relationships with client entertainment, understanding clients’ personal and professional needs and passions, and curating experiences to strengthen professional, social, and interpersonal partnerships.• Execute briefings and pitches to C-level executive leadership with comprehensive research and strategic go-to-market campaign opportunities to enrich an in-depth understanding of client enterprise solutions.• Liaise with clients to develop business objectives and successfully execute projects within aggressive timelines and agency scope by conducting qualitative and quantitative research to inform development of new creative efforts, budgets, and collective needs.• Expand agency opportunities by engaging clients in discussions on incremental ROI benefits, strategizing with creative teams to engineer inventive solutions that innovate toward client goals.• Plan and launch 360º campaigns for AAA and indie titles for Capcom, Bethesda, SEGA, Velan Studios, Nexon, Product Madness/Aristocrat, Krafton/PUBG, Larian Studios, Plarium, 2K, Mana and others.• Creative collaborative interdepartmental partnerships across account, project management, creative, production, and media teams.• Supervise creation and execution of multi-million dollar campaigns, rebrandings, and long-term initiatives, including personally representing the agency on-site for film productions and live events.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

⬝ Guide development and expansion of the PC gaming mod via community engagement and focus testing with more than 25,000 players, prioritizing brand and messaging alignment, leading to considerable growth of playerbase.⬝ Manage marketing & community management teams, create new public initiatives, and curate behind-the-scenes content from art & programming teams via organized huddle meetings with stakeholders.⬝ Serve as the definitive public voice for the ISMC brand and developer team, and advise on public communication best practices and strategy for other team members.⬝ Conceptualize and orchestrate video game content creation, support game development, increase top-of-mind awareness, and drive high engagement and audience growth via socials & Reddit.⬝ Create and leverage collaborations with industry influencers via Twitch, YouTube, and social platforms, including Gamology, Karmakut, BigFry, BlueDrake42, OperatorDrewski, and many others.⬝ Manage announcement & launch plans, and generate follower engagement by leading and moderating live public developer streams showcasing new features and updates.⬝ Mobilize community supporters to create organic traction, growing audience and increasing earned media presence.

El Segundo, Ca

• Cultivated and developed dependable, personable, constructive relationships with multiple clients and partner agencies.• Executed projects within aggressive timelines, budgets, hour retainers and agency scope.• Led teams of creative, strategic, and production specialists to exceed agency and client KPI objectives.• Managed creation and execution of multi-million dollar campaigns, rebrandings, and long-term initiatives, including personally representing the agency on-site.• Instrumental in ushering in Coldwell Banker’s largest growth in agents, brokers, and transactions.• Revitalized brand personality, product viability, and public perception for Pei Wei Asian Diner.

Hermosa Beach, Ca

• Managed content and distribution of international marketing campaigns and transactional notices• Tested merchant integrations for suitable product design, branding alignment, and user experience• Coordinated inter-departmental operations in a demanding, dynamic, start-up environment• Investigated user transactions, auditing for fraudulent activity

• Strategically released tour information to millions of fans via artists’ websites• Coordinated marketing campaigns and budgets for artists in excess of $10,000 per event• Arranged executive employee and AAA artist transportation and lodging for concert tours

• Aggregated weekly data of national alternative radio stations’ playlists from Mediabase• Contacted venues to set up promotional events for artists nationally, with budgets over $50,000 per event• Communicated with radio representatives and distributed music to thirty stations

• Maintained organization and rhythm within a high intensity, demanding environment.• Ensured the positive experience of patrons by meeting their needs in a personal, time-sensitive manner.• Coordinated dine-in patrons, take-out, phone orders, and server stations, while maintaining a positive, hospitable attitude.• Facilitated and ensured the functions of the establishment by channeling initiative and creativity into resolving issues and accomplishing tasks.