1. Justin Holmes justin.holmes@duke.edu 802-349-9611
Education
DUKE UNIVERSITY, DURHAM, NC 08/2018 – Present
• Class of 2022
o Computer Science Major with Economics Minor
o Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate
MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE, MIDDLEBURY, VT 09/2013 – 06/2018
• From 2013-2018, studied independently with Middlebury College film professor Daniel Houghton
and audited his animation courses; learned the art of story-making through animation; became
adept at Blender (3D computer animation software).
• Fall 2017 enrollment in “Enterprise and Entrepreneurship” with Professor Ernie Parizeau.
• Spring 2018 enrollment in “Animation Studio” with Professor Daniel Houghton.
COLEGIO GIOCOSA, MEXICO CITY, MEXICO 08/2015 – 07/2016
• During sophomore year in high school, lived in Mexico City with the Former Mexican Foreign
Minister (José Antonio Meade) and his family; had the opportunity to experience Mexican culture,
learn Spanish and meet dignitaries such as the Pope, the President of Mexico, Ambassadors,
Senators, and Governors; inspired a genuine interest in Mexican culture and foreign affairs.
• Attended traditional Mexican high school; enrolled in Chemistry, Mexican History, Spanish, Ethics,
Current Issues, Robotics, Math, Computer Science, English, and Physical Education.
• Ranked #1 in class both semesters.
Work Experience
GRAPHIC DESIGNER – Duke University Division I Football Team 09/2019 – Present
Produce high-quality graphics for social media outlets and recruits to the football program. Final
products are shared online via coaching staff media accounts, sent out to high school coaches
across the nation, and individually delivered to recruits.
CONTENT CREATION AND SEO INTERN – OhMD 06/2019 – 11/2020
Researched and identified keywords to drive organic traffic to OhMD.com. Investigated and
analyzed competitors' high-value content. Improved OhMD's existing content with metadata
updates. Created original content to promote OhMD's product value.
DATA SCIENCE INTERN – Staple Health 06/2019 – 08/2019
Collected, cleaned, and verified the integrity of data used for use in predictive modeling.
Performed analyses of the best statistical and machine learning techniques to predict health
outcomes. Assessed and reported the accuracy of predictive models developed from new data
sources. Presented interpretations and findings to management team.
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VIDEOGRAPHER - Pitch Story Lab at Duke 01/2019– 01/2020
Worked with local businesses and Duke-affiliated organizations to create video-based
advertisements and products for marketing campaigns. Responsible for videography, editing,
and planning deliverables.
STAFF MEMBER - Project Edge Pre-Orientation Program at Duke 02/2019 – 08/2019
Selected to staff a program that helps transition incoming freshmen and introduces them to
innovation and entrepreneurship resources at Duke.
FOUNDER AND OWNER - Holmes Aerial Photography, LLC 09/2016 – Present
Obtained an FAA-certified pilot’s license to fly drones commercially for my own limited liability
company - an aerial photography business in Vermont; business is licensed with the state and
fully-insured; offers aerial imagery to real estate agents, farms, and small businesses looking for
new ways to promote their products; solely responsible for all marketing, financial management,
project proposals, filming, and editing. Client references available upon request.
CHIEF RIGGER/ANIMATOR - Middlebury College Animation Studio 09/2014 – 06/2018
Worked with a small, select team of animators to produce the award-winning films 11 Paper
Place, Estrellita, and Collinwood School Fire. Films were recognized by PBS, The Atlantic, Vimeo
Staff Picks, Wired, Huffington Post, over 250 blogs, and over 30 film festivals around the world.
Additional Experience
MEMBER – Undergraduate Conduct Board at Duke 2020-2021 Academic Year
Nominated and selected to be one of 15 students to represent the undergraduate voice on the
conduct board. Work to provide a fair and effective resolution to cases in which an
undergraduate student is alleged to have violated the standards or policies of the university.
PRESIDENT AND V.P. OF FINANCE – The Cube at Duke 01/2020 – Present
Elected president of The Cube, Duke's Innovation and Entrepreneurship selective living group, for
the 2020 year. In charge of increasing entrepreneurial endeavors, partnering with other
organizations, hosting events, and growing membership. Also in charge of managing The Cube's
finances for the 2020 year. Started the first annual Cube Startup Challenge.
Additional Information
LANGUAGES: English (native), Spanish (proficient)
SKILLS: Python, Java, R, GitHub, C, MIPS, Adobe Creative Suite, Blender
CERTIFICATIONS: FAA Part 107 Small UAS Certification, NCDOT UAS Knowledge Certification
