Profile
I'm a strategy oriented consultant, creative director, and growth strategist. My mission is to make a difference through my solution specific mentality on any project, in any situation.
I serve as a strategic, big picture thinker to create brand identity via creative services and live events.
Why I am a good fit for your team. I...
- Build relationships with high-level clients and provide utmost customer service.
- Lead and motivate project-based teams, including facilitating meetings and communicating effectively.
- Partner with account leads and actively provide project status.
- Develop and manage timelines and critical path management.
- Oversee 3rd party vendor RFP processes for communication-based projects.
- Am a big picture thinker with 360 views of overall project scope of work requirements.
- Understand strategic and creative requirements and objectives of communication processes.
- Am expertly skilled in live event communication.
- Source and coordinate concept to completion solutions.
- Serve as a collaborator and project manager on high-level events.
- Am a trusted advisor, partner, and navigator.
- Am vibrant and joyful with clients and team members.
- Can bring a client's vision to life.
Skills
Experience
Consultant - CraigHuddleston.com
2004 - Present
Over the last 16 years, I have provided expert strategy, design, and fulfillment of concept to completion services for my clients.
Even before my days as a signed artist traveling around the country, I was consulting with clients on how to professionally represent themselves. I found a real passion in assisting those clients to portray their best image needed to gain momentum and accomplish their goals. It was at that time where I found my niche as an identity sculptor and services provider.
President - AVOS' agency
2018 - Present
Founded and currently lead the AVOS' agency and the AVOS' vision Network. Providing opportunities in the professional business world for employed Business Developers to create revenue using a network of Verified Experts for fulfillment services impacting brand identity, company structure, growth opportunities, process development, creative services, and live event services for B2B and B2C clients.
Partner - Vanguard Business Group
2015 - 2018
Designed and created the identity, structure, and operational process for the Vanguard Business Group. Provided leadership along with partners in the growth of the multi-million dollar 'umbrella structured' company that managed three (3) companies.
Titan Standard: Expert event operation and managed services. Titan Standard thrived in developing an experience. We focused on live event solutions, and turnkey managed services. We utilized technology and forward-thinking conceptual designs to create a branded, unique experience. We served NBA, NFL, corporate clients, touring artists, and multiple casino contracts for live event venues.
Diffinity: Full-service creative communication company with offerings in marketing and advertising, content creation, campaign strategy and management, public relations, experiential marketing, branding, and visual identity.
Production Essentials: Regional leader in equipment rental. Our inventory packages included, but was not limited to; Pro Audio, Video, Lighting, Live Concert Video, LED Video Walls, Portable Stages, Concert Rooftops & Backline Rental.
Events and Production Account Manager - Ford Audio-Video
2012 - 2015
Managed all events and production accounts for Ford AV on a national level. Provided strategy and design for corporate event fulfillment. Had the opportunity to serve many great clients under this $100m a year organization. Some of my highlights at Ford AV included serving Khaled Hosseini, Jean-Michel Cousteau, Dave Ramsey, and Kanye West.
Professional Musician - Touring Act / Warner/ILG
2009 - 2012
As a musician, I quickly understood that I had to connect the dots to make things happen in my career. The expertise of self-branding and identity stemmed directly from the services I developed while serving clients with strategy, brand development, and creative services. That passion proved to be the recipe needed to land a recording contract.
• Song hit #36 on the active rock charts in 2011
• Multiple product endorsements and sponsorships
• Artist to watch on the Nikki Sixx iHeart radio show The Sixx Sense
• The first band to be a guest on the nationally syndicated show Rockline with Bob Coburn before a debut album was released nationwide
Education
Bachelor of Science, Marketing Penn State
2018-2022
I am currently enrolled at Penn State to earn my Bachelor of Science, BS in Marketing. My passion is providing marketing services via experiential event marketing and the overall strategy of communicating messages. This degree will diversify my knowledge and solidify my existence in the industry.
Services
Brand Strategy
Brand identity, design, and strategy is a core passion and service offering. I like being the first to add an idea to the table or to be willing to jump into an established team and be a collaborative partner in the strategy of the mission.
Creative Direction
With a history of consistency and continuity of brand definition, visual creation, and strategic execution, I excel in being a team leader for providing strategy, stability, and vision forecasting for concept to completion projects.
Growth Influence
A favorite service of mine is finding ways to generate new revenue for a client. Sometimes it's as easy as utilizing the data that has been unmined in their own company or just stretching/extending their current service offerings.
Video Production
Expertly skilled in concept to creation, directing, producing, writing, filming, editing of video for a variety of different types and styles. As well as being able to create videos with my feet on the ground, I am also a certified Part 107 commercial drone pilot with hundreds of hours in the air. From TV commercials to event highlight reels to web videos for marketing campaigns and brand messaging.
Marketing
Creating a roadmap for any marketing campaign is critically important in finding and obtaining goals. I start with the desired result and reverse engineer the steps needed to acquire the target. From leading teams, creating campaigns, writing copy for a website or product launch and establishing strategic channels for maximum ROI all the way to the creation of the actual content.
Consultation
When not serving a company full-time, I am providing expert consultation services to clients looking to grow their brand's strategic identity and abilities. Specializing in communication efforts, I help clients not only effectively and creatively communicate their message, but also to help them create processes and procedures that assist them in building a better infrastructure for their operation.
Testimonials
We've had the opportunity to work with Craig Huddleston and his team on a variety of projects. He has displayed integrity while expressing bold ideas. I clearly remember a quote one of my staff members said immediately following a five-day event working alongside him - she said, "He is GOLD!" That is a perfect illustration of his character and abilities to execute and deliver quality content over and above of our expectations.
Oklahoma Film + Music OfficeExecutive Director
Craig has a drive and eagerness to be the best possible partner for us and is committed to our success. From strategy to execution, he has played an absolute integral role in consistently growing our revenue year after year. From day one, he has treated us like no other partner ever has.
Leake Auction CompanyDirector of Marketing
Thank you, Craig, for your time and efforts in bringing our vision to life. You went above and beyond our expectations. Not only were the services perfectly executed, but the professional service and courtesy we received was also unmatched.
Adam ChristensenBusiness Owner
From the beginning, his availability and graciousness were commendable. I was impressed that Craig took the details I gave him and expanded on the vision to create a truly unique strategy. He went beyond the call of duty.
Maisha ProjectDirector of Marketing
From the earliest visionary stages to the finish line, he held our hand and walked us through every detail without once making us feel neglected or bothersome. His availability and follow through has won the full confidence of our entire national team.
Chi Alpha / National Assemblies of GodDirector of Operations