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Charlie Hill

Director at JVS SOCAL

Charlie Hill is the current director at JVS SOCAL. Prior to this, they were a television commercial producer at Inter IKEA Group from January 2020 to November 2021. There, they negotiated a sustainability, climate, and equity partnership with recycled plastics company MBA Polymers and IKEA for ESG investors. Charlie also produced a one-hour pilot geared toward the tech industry for 2016 upfront presentations and other distribution options. In addition, they collaborated with European think tanks, including the Environmental and Sustainability Program at Karolinska Institute. As a result of their work, sales increased by 20%. Charlie also managed the budget and related media projects. Furthermore, they led partnership meetings with Ikea Sweden and India with holding company Ikano Bostad for a television show partnership. Lastly, they served as an analyst for European and domestic business markets and created a financial model with alternatives.

Before this role, Charlie Hill was a DEI consultant at Ramstedt Ström from January 2019 to July 2020. Prior to that, they were the Chief Executive Officer at Pause Commercials (formerly Pop Up Commercials) from January 2017 to April 2022. In this role, they were responsible for the overall management of the company. Charlie also created and implemented strategies to grow the company. Furthermore, they oversaw the financial management of the company and was responsible for its budget. Additionally, they oversaw the production of commercials and was responsible for their quality. Lastly, they negotiated partnerships with clients and vendors.

Before their work in the private sector, Charlie Hill was a lecturer and business plan coach at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship from September 2013 to June 2016. In this role, they taught entrepreneurship to high school students. Charlie also coached students on how to develop and pitch their business plans.

Charlie Hill has a B.A. in Liberal Arts/Film from Columbia College Chicago, and an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. Charlie also has a degree in Film from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Charlie attended Lake Park High and Fenton High.

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  • Director

    Current role