Dave Holmes
About Dave Holmes
Dave Holmes is a CRM Resource Manager at Kindred Group plc, where he has worked since 2021. He has held various project management and creative operations roles at notable companies including Ketchum, Wunderman Thompson, and Virgin Atlantic.
Current Role at Kindred Group
Dave Holmes serves as the CRM Resource Manager at Kindred Group plc, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing customer relationship management resources and strategies, contributing to the company's overall customer engagement efforts. His tenure at Kindred Group spans three years, during which he has focused on optimizing CRM processes and enhancing customer experiences.
Previous Experience at Ketchum
Dave Holmes worked at Ketchum as a Creative Services Studio/Traffic Manager on a contract basis. His first stint was from 2019 to 2020, lasting six months in London, United Kingdom. He also briefly worked in 2020 for three months in a remote capacity. In these roles, he managed creative workflows and ensured timely project delivery within the studio.
Professional Background in Project Management
Holmes has extensive experience in project management, having held positions such as Senior Project Manager at Wunderman Thompson in 2019 for five months in London, and at Virgin Atlantic in 2018 for two months. His work involved overseeing project execution, coordinating teams, and ensuring alignment with client objectives.
Education and Training
Dave Holmes studied at Carshalton College of Further Education, where he gained foundational knowledge and skills relevant to his career. He also attended Cheam High School, which contributed to his early education. His academic background supports his professional roles in project and resource management.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Throughout his career, Dave Holmes has held various roles across different organizations. Notable positions include Senior Resource Manager at Ustwo London from 2015 to 2016, Project Director at mondaynightout.co.uk from 2009 to 2012, and Creative Operations at CREATE 3D from 2007 to 2009. He also worked at DDB UK as Creative Services Director from 1998 to 2004, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the creative and project management sectors.