Will Holmes grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. His Mother, Carolyn was a very strong influence in his life, teaching the importance of hard work and education. Will studied History and Political Science at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. After college, Will grew and led organizations in the Debt Management, Debt Settlement, Mortgage, and Royalty Administration industries before starting his business management and technology consulting firm, Will Holmes Consulting. Recently, Will Holmes Consulting has been recognized by The Greater Baltimore Urban League, and The Mayor’s Office of Baltimore City for outstanding community service and working with aspiring entrepreneurs. Will has one Son, and currently lives in Catonsville, MD. Will Holmes defines himself as a Father, Philanthropist, and Business Man.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Will Holmes Consulting (WHC) is a business management and technology consulting firm based in Baltimore, Maryland. We serve private and government organizations, and provide solutions to business operations, training and development, and technology adoption challenges. With each customer, we: discuss plans for growth; learn the current business model; evaluate areas for opportunity within the organization; and help create strategies and cost effective solutions for improvement. We provide solutions, advice and leadership based on tried and true methods and years of real business experience. We serve private and government organizations, and provide solutions to business operations, training and development, and technology adoption challenges.
? Past projects include: Needs Assessments; Business Process Mapping; Call Center Transformations; Customer Engagement Strategies; Sales Team Turn-Around; Management Mentoring Programs; Customized Training Programs; Implementation of Key Performance Indicators; Sales Force Implementation and Integrations; Quality Assurance Programs and Implementation of New Technology.
? Will Holmes Consulting partners with Carter Information Solutions and SalesForce.com to provide a host of services related to improving existing processes with technology. We also partner with local tax advisors and attorneys to provide consultation and professional services. Our process improvement, training and development projects are led by Will Holmes Consulting personnel.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
? Directed the day-to-day operations of the Customer Care, Research, Document Management and Account Management divisions and responsible for the Quarterly Distribution of Digital Performance Royalties generated from sound recordings to all US Artists and Copyright Owners. The Customer Care Team handled hundreds of inbound and outbound calls daily and the Research team addressed all escalated customer matters. Document Management received and processed over 20,000 documents per quarter and the Account Management division processed over 2000 new registrations per month. Quarterly Distributions averaged over $85 million to over 20,000 payees. Successfully directed efforts to lead operations to distribute 1 billion dollars by 2012.
? Mentored new Managers into Directors and directed the day-to-day operations of Sales and Service departments for a major Debt Settlement company. The Sales and Service divisions enrolled and maintained clients while focusing on retention and customer satisfaction. Improved production and increased revenue by 15%.
? Directed the day-to-day operations of Call Center Marketing and Sales Managers and Representatives for a branch of a national mortgage company. The Marketing and Sales divisions contacted homeowners and originated mortgage loans. Successfully grew branch and increased revenues by 400%.
? Directed the day-to-day operations of Marketing and Sales Representatives for a small to mid size mortgage company call center. The Marketing division contacted homeowners and the Sales division originated loans. Successfully grew branch and increased revenues by 200%.
? Directed the day-to-day operations of Outbound Representatives for a major debt management company. The Representatives worked to retain enrolled clients and complete enrollment for potential clients to ensure continued revenue for the company. Improved company conversion rate by 15% in one year.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
? Recognized by The Greater Baltimore Urban League for outstanding Community Service
? Certificate of Recognition from Office of Employment Development in Baltimore; which aid in development of community interest
? Certificate of Recognition from Office of The Mayor, Baltimore City in working with aspiring entrepreneurs as a contribution to the community
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
? University of Maryland – Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in Political Science