Billy Collins

Billy Collins has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Billy currently holds the position of Senior Manager at Wipfli since March 2020. Previously, they served as the Head of Digital Strategy & Sales at Punchkick | A Wipfli Digital Company starting from 2014. During this time, they helped renowned brands connect with their audiences using digital technology. Before that, they founded Hometastic in 2021. Billy also worked as an Innovation Strategist at Tribune Media in 2013 and held multiple roles at Baylor University Press from 2009 to 2013, including Sales & Publicity Manager, Publicity Manager, and Viral Marketing & Publicity Associate. Billy started their career as a Communications Consultant in Freelance Graphic and Web Design in 2009 and later joined Aramark as a Manager/Public Relations Coordinator, where they gained experience in event planning, team management, and digital menu board implementation from 2005 to 2009.

Billy Collins's education history is as follows:

From 2020 to 2023, Billy attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Strategic Innovation.

Prior to that, Billy attended Baylor University, where they obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree. The specific field of study for their M.A. degree includes Journalism, Sports Marketing, and Multimedia Marketing.

Additionally, Billy holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Baylor University, where they studied Journalism & Public Relations along with Religion.

Billy has also obtained various certifications. These include a Financial Management Specialization and a Value Chain Management Specialization from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, both acquired in June 2023. Billy also completed a course titled "How to Research and Write Using Generative AI Tools" from LinkedIn in April 2023.

Furthermore, Billy has completed several online courses and certifications. Billy obtained a certificate in Financial Accounting: Foundations in September 2021 from Coursera. In August 2021, Billy completed a course on Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation, also through Coursera. In May 2021, they completed courses on Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives and Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations, both on Coursera. Additionally, Billy completed courses such as Managing the Organization and Designing the Organization in December 2020 and November 2020, respectively, on Coursera.

Moreover, Billy has acquired certifications from LinkedIn and Lynda.com. These include "Becoming Head of Sales: Developing Your Playbook" and "Social Selling Foundations" from LinkedIn in September 2020. Billy also completed a certification in Sales Management Foundations from Lynda.com in February 2019. Furthermore, Billy acquired skills in building websites with Node.js and Express.js, as well as completing the "Express Essential Training" course from Lynda.com in May 2018.

Overall, Billy Collins has demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and has acquired a diverse range of education and certifications in the fields of business, journalism, marketing, and technology.