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JEFF HOLLAND, MBA CARLSBAD, CA 92010 562.640.1758 [email protected]mailto:[email protected] ACCOMPLISHED PUBLIC RELATIONS,MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE Highly successful in designing and implementing creative media campaigns, utilizing strategic partnerships, and launch product introductions. Strong transportation background, event management and international exposure with a proven track record handling print, electronic and televised events. Established and outstanding media relationships around the globe with journalists, editors, and producers. Areas of expertise include: Public Relations & Media Relations Social Media Strategies & Implementation Corporate & Crisis Communications Marketing Communications Launch Programs & Events Press Releases & Speech Writing CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS Created Suzuki’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as well as leading the team who developed the first iPad/ iPhone app using Brass Monkey motion technology. PRSA PRism 1 st Place Award in for Suzuki Kizashi launch program. MarCom Platinum Award for Suzuki’s Model Year Press Kit. Launched numerous highprofile vehicles such as the Suzuki Kizashi, Suzuki Equator, Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky, Cadillac Sixteen, Cadillac CTSV, Chevy SS, Buick Velite, GMC Yukon, and Hummer H3. Spearheaded GM’s global product event while on European assignment showcasing more than 100 concept and production vehicles that featured current, past and future models representing all of GM’s international brands including Opel, Vauxhall, Holden, Daewoo, as well as all North American marks. Established strategic partnerships and contractual agreements in the pursuit of motorsports setting world land speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats and at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Led Suzuki’s PR department efforts in going from worst (a year prior to our arrival) to first rating in the annual Motor Press Guild Journalist Survey. Responsible for the MarComm launch of the world’s largest solar facilities in the US including Agua Caliente and Ivanpah as well as nearly 20 other major utilityscale renewable and conventional projects generating more than 2 billion impressions through earned media efforts and outreach. Oversaw the creation and development of major distributed generation projects working in concert with Starwood, Kaiser Permanente, Unilever, MGM, Arizona State University and Virgin PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ELECTRA MECCANICA Carlsbad, CA 2016 Head of Marketing, Communications and Promotions Leading key marketing, strategic communications and event initiatives for the startup company and the recent launch of the SOLO EV which garnered 98M impressions from nearly 300 outlets and created an additional $1.7M in preorder revenue. JAGUAR LAND ROVER (contract) Newport Beach, CA 2016 Product Publicity Lead Working as a key strategist in leading the Jaguar Land Rover publicity efforts for news conferences, tours, product launch events and speaking engagements at the New York Auto Show that helped gain more than 1 billion media impressions. Also served as the key agency product PR lead for the Jaguar XE and FPACE vehicle ride and drive hosting nearly 100 business, lifestyle and automotive journalists at the program. NRG ENERGY – Carlsbad, CA 2013 – 2015 Director, Marketing and Social Media Communications Served as the Communications, Social Media and Marketing lead for NRG Energy's Renewable Energy business in the US as well as the Caribbean, Latin America, Guam and South Africa operations. Tasked with writing and developing strategic marketing, cobranding, public relations and communications plans and using social media to amplify the messages. Key responsibilities included creating key message documents, talk tracks and presentation materials for media interviews, backgrounders and discussions. Other duties involve providing media training and council to key subject matter experts and spokespeople as well as writing speeches, talking points, press releases and blog posts. EXPERIAN – Costa Mesa, CA 2012 – 2013 Director, Corporate Communications

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JEFF HOLLAND, MBA CARLSBAD, CA 92010 ­ 562.640.1758 

[email protected]:[email protected] ACCOMPLISHED PUBLIC RELATIONS, MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE   Highly successful in designing and implementing creative media campaigns, utilizing strategic partnerships, and launch product introductions. Strong transportation background, event management and international exposure with a proven track record handling print, electronic and televised events. Established and outstanding media relationships around the globe with journalists, editors, and producers. Areas of expertise include: 

▪ Public Relations & Media Relations  ▪ Social Media Strategies & Implementation ▪ Corporate & Crisis Communications  ▪ Marketing Communications ▪ Launch Programs & Events  ▪ Press Releases & Speech Writing 

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS ­ Created Suzuki’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as well as leading the team who developed the first 

iPad/ iPhone app using Brass Monkey motion technology.  ­ PRSA PRism 1st Place Award in for Suzuki Kizashi launch program.  ­ MarCom Platinum Award for Suzuki’s Model Year Press Kit. ­ Launched numerous high­profile vehicles such as the Suzuki Kizashi, Suzuki Equator, Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky, Cadillac 

Sixteen, Cadillac CTS­V, Chevy SS, Buick Velite, GMC Yukon, and Hummer H3.  ­ Spearheaded GM’s global product event while on European assignment showcasing more than 100 concept and production 

vehicles that featured current, past and future models representing all of GM’s international brands including Opel, Vauxhall, Holden, Daewoo, as well as all North American marks.  

­ Established strategic partnerships and contractual agreements in the pursuit of motorsports setting world land speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats and at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. 

­ Led Suzuki’s PR department efforts in going from worst (a year prior to our arrival) to first rating in the annual Motor Press Guild Journalist Survey. 

­ Responsible for the MarComm launch of the world’s largest solar facilities in the US including Agua Caliente and Ivanpah as well as nearly 20 other major utility­scale renewable and conventional projects generating more than 2 billion impressions through earned media efforts and outreach. 

­ Oversaw the creation and development of major distributed generation projects working in concert with Starwood, Kaiser Permanente, Unilever, MGM, Arizona State University and Virgin  

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ELECTRA MECCANICA ­ Carlsbad, CA 2016 Head of Marketing, Communications and Promotions 

­ Leading key marketing, strategic communications and event initiatives for the startup company and the recent launch of the SOLO EV which garnered 98M impressions from nearly 300 outlets and created an additional $1.7M in pre­order revenue. 

JAGUAR LAND ROVER (contract ) ­ Newport Beach, CA 2016 Product Publicity Lead 

­ Working as a key strategist in leading the Jaguar Land Rover publicity efforts for news conferences, tours, product launch events and speaking engagements at the New York Auto Show that helped gain more than 1 billion media impressions. Also served as the key agency product PR lead for the Jaguar XE and F­PACE vehicle ride and drive hosting nearly 100 business, lifestyle and automotive journalists at the program. 

NRG ENERGY – Carlsbad, CA 2013 – 2015 Director, Marketing and Social Media Communications  

­ Served as the Communications, Social Media and Marketing lead for NRG Energy's Renewable Energy business in the US as well as the Caribbean, Latin America, Guam and South Africa operations.  

­ Tasked with writing and developing strategic marketing, co­branding, public relations and communications plans and using social media to amplify the messages. 

­ Key responsibilities included creating key message documents, talk tracks and presentation materials for media interviews, backgrounders and discussions. 

­ Other duties involve providing media training and council to key subject matter experts and spokespeople as well as writing speeches, talking points, press releases and blog posts. 

EXPERIAN – Costa Mesa, CA 2012 – 2013 Director, Corporate Communications  

 

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­ Responsible for Experian's corporate news activities as well as proactive communications and public relations (PR) strategies to improve Experian's corporate reputation and overall thought leadership of Experian North America.  

­ Developed and executed plans to generate corporate media stories and leveraged Experian executives to tell the diverse story of Experian in North America.   

­ Developed crisis management plans.   ­ Responsibility for Experian's corporate materials, including b­roll, fact sheets, timelines and corporate messaging. 

 TOYOTA RACING DEVELOPMENT (contract ) – Torrance, CA 2012 – 2012 Director, Public Relations and Social Media  

­ Responsible for creation of an Android/ iPhone and tablet “Dream Build Challenge” app and social media activities featuring professional drivers from Toyota’s NASCAR and NHRA teams. 

 SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION – Brea, CA 2008 – 2012 Director, Public Relations and Social Media  

­ Responsible for the company’s corporate, product and media relations, dealer communications, government affairs and diversity communications. 

­ Supervised a staff of eight employees to develop and execute public relations and social media projects and programs, marketing event support, and advertising programs to raise awareness in the North American market. 

­ Pitched interviews and story ideas to national media outlets, held press conferences, and oversaw public service campaigns including distribution and tracking.  

­ Conceptualized and produced original social media and webisode campaigns featuring employees and specialists resulting in more than 1M followers and overall engagements. 

­ Created design briefs and written content for all marketing materials including website, corporate presentations, videos, and press releases. 

­ Served as the official company spokesperson.   ­ Grew Suzuki’s awareness by 25% in the US to reach 1.9 million people, generating publicity valued at $17 million as measured 

by advertising equivalency.  GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA 1996 – 2008 Communications Manager – External Media Relations and Internal Corporate Communications (Scope included support for:   Western (US) Region, Design Staff, Performance Division, Engineering, Product Development, Powertrain, Global Engineering and GMAC Worldwide Real Estate) 

­ Wrote and developed strategic communications plans, developed comprehensive media training manuals, set and monitored multi­million dollar budgets. 

­ Collaborated with journalists across 20 international markets; managed global A­List media as well as publicity while on assignment in Europe for the GM Collection ride and drive program. 

­ Managed GM TEN Lifestyle Media Event in Hollywood during the Academy Awards week that included high­profile celebrities and entertainers.  

­ Promoted GM at highly regarded Concours events including those at Pebble Beach and Amelia Island.  ­ Attained publicity working with Buick Golf and Tiger Woods for national sporting events including the Buick Invitational and 

Buick Open. COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP 

­ Member of the Board of Directors – Motor Press Guild ­ Member of the PR Executive Committee – Solar Energy Industry Association ­ Angel’s Depot Social Media ­ Social Media Lead ­ American Brain Tumor Association ­ Regional Publicity Chairman 

EDUCATION Master of Business Administration BAKER COLLEGE CENTER FOR GRADUATE STUDIES, Flint, MI Bachelor of Business Administration – Advertising/Marketing  WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Kalamazoo, MI