Austin C. Willis Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Fl, Us

Orlando, Florida, United States

Works within the Disney Signature Experiences portfolio to support group guided travel experiences offered by National Geographic Expeditions & Adventures by Disney.

Austin, Texas, United States

- Partnered with global companies on a contract basis to implement virtual leadership development simulations/webinars and events- Responded to technical obstacles that come up during presentations and simulations to enhance the learning experience- Collaborated with participants from around the globe to address their learning needs and enhance their leadership skills- Successfully produced 180+ virtual simulations for over 17 different businesses across 50+ countries

Orlando, Florida, United States

- Experienced in event and product photography- Consulted with clients to understand their vision and requirements for photography projects- Offered creative input to enhance the overall quality of the photographs for individuals and businesses- Planned and organized photography shoots, including location scouting, scheduling, and logistics- Managed post-production tasks, such as image editing, retouching, and color correction- Collaborated with clients to align photography with their branding and marketing objectives- Engaged in personal projects to explore and experiment with different styles and concepts- Demonstrated proficiency in using professional cameras, lenses, lighting equipment, and editing software.

Miami, Florida, United States

- Developed targeted marketing campaigns to enhance brand awareness and generate leads - Curated compelling content (i.e. white papers, articles, webinars, etc.) that aligned with the buyer journey and buyer personas - Performed comprehensive analysis of campaign performance, presenting findings and identifying strategic opportunities- Assisted in the re-branding of Wynshop, collaborating with internal teams to craft effective messaging strategies - Increased LinkedIn engagement by 63% within the first year - Worked cross-functionally with product management, product marketing, and sales - Maintained the marketing content calendars

Orlando, Florida, United States

- Managed the Implementation and performance of the affiliate marketing efforts for 26 of our OPM partners - Worked with various stakeholders to optimize use of a multimillion-dollar budget - Managed cross-departmental relationships - Assisted in the re-structuring of the Direct Team's processes

Orlando, Florida, United States

- Personally delivered 15,000+ leads in Fiscal Year 2022 - Spearheaded the launch of three partners while supporting the the growth of pay-per-inquiry channels - Tracked and reported the performance of 16 partners and 200+ programs across various channels and ROI - Created an updated training manual and guide for the Direct Marketing team during onboarding processes

Orlando, Florida Area

- Supported CIMA in the collection of data for new experiences (i.e. Test Meals, App developments, and special projects) - Led, trained, and assisted a daily team of 30+ Cast Members to maintain the collection of quality data - Conducted qualitative and quantitative research throughout the Walt Disney World properties - Worked under fast deadlines and daily quotas to complete 100% or more of assigned work - Maintained company and guest confidential information - Trained incoming cast members on ethical data collection methods, safety procedures, resilience, and customer service - CIMA business update speaker covering employee benefit programs and team optimizations - Assisted team with data collection and troublshooting technical issues when needed

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

- Organized character meeting locations and ensured they were show ready - Shared knowledge of the Walt Disney World Resort to assist guests with their planning needs - Helped bring stories to life that appealed to all demographics - Learned how to represent the Disney brand with enthusiasm - Developed quality partnerships with surrounding lines of business - Assisted in solving location-related and guest issues that came up on a daily basis

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

- Analyzed time-stamped data and deciphered information into strategic communication proposals- Increased social media participation for Brandthumb by 30% within a five-month time period through the use of DMP software- Conducted consumer research on industry trends/techniques to make strategic, data-driven decisions- Developed strategic marketing campaigns/pitches for clients- Organized marketing symposium hosted at Penn State University- Operated as the point-of-contact between accounts and supervisors

State College, Pennsylvania Area

- Increased interest by 15% through the “Pass the Torch” campaign by utilizing CRM to build effective display advertising initiatives- Provided consultation for various projects and publicity strategies- Managed social media accounts, press releases and PSAs- Created outbound marketing content for advertising purposes throughout the year

Orlando, Florida Area

- Embodied the Character's integrity and storyline to provide guests with memorable and positive interactions - Understood and implemented safety process to safeguard my health and that of those around me - Worked efficiently to meet daily quotas and/or operational expectations - Greeted and communicated with guests with enthusiasm while keeping the Disney brand in mind

Master'S Degree, Communication Management/ Marketing Communications

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Activities and Societies: THON, Phi Beta Lambda business organization, Penn State Homecoming Public Relations Committee and Student.

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: Student Council, Students Against Destructive Desicions, Future Business Leaders of America, National Speech.