William Hosier
Entrepreneur, Fashion, Creative
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
403 970 9600
be.net/willhosier
Successfully supporting local and international organizations for over 25 years, I am known for my energetic and inspirational spirit while being analytical, decisive, and bringing a healthy dose of disruption. I lead by example, think with my mind and heart, and do what I say I will do. I am seeking an opportunity to continue my career in the fashion industry.
Work Experience
Letters Apparel
Chief Operating Officer (Managing Director)
January 2022
- March 2023
Alberta, Canada
Stratford Shakespeare Festival
Graphic Designer & Production Specialist
January 2005
- December 2005
Ontario, Canada
Education
Royal Roads University
Masters of Business Administration
• Specializations: Innovation Management and Executive Management
• Focus on fashion, retail, e-commerce, and customer experience
• Focus on fashion, retail, e-commerce, and customer experience
January 2020
- January 2022
British Columbia, Canada
Mount Royal University
Bachelor of Communications - Electronic Publishing (Information Design)
Four year communications degree program with a focus on design as it relates to various mediums. Information design works with traditional and digital writing, design, and creative tools and methods to help define, plan and shape messages. Skills in graphic design, photography, layout, typography, writing, project management, and instructional design are used to produce understandable and attractive results.
September 2002
- April 2007
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Southern Alberta Institute Of Technology
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Technical Diploma
A two year intensive program giving students all the required background and hands on experience to start a career in aviation.
Topics covered include: Aerodynamics, Reciprocating Engines, Canadian Aviation Regulations, Instrumentation, Electrical Systems, Systems and Applications, Structural Materials, Blueprint / System Plan Reading and Creation, Airframe Systems, Aviation Technical Records, Auto Pilot and Control Systems, Technical Communications, Maintenance Computing Systems, Electronics, Metallurgy, Human Factors, Non-Destructive Inspection, Gas Turbines
Topics covered include: Aerodynamics, Reciprocating Engines, Canadian Aviation Regulations, Instrumentation, Electrical Systems, Systems and Applications, Structural Materials, Blueprint / System Plan Reading and Creation, Airframe Systems, Aviation Technical Records, Auto Pilot and Control Systems, Technical Communications, Maintenance Computing Systems, Electronics, Metallurgy, Human Factors, Non-Destructive Inspection, Gas Turbines
September 1995
- April 1997
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Languages
English (Native),
Awards
Skills
Acrobat Pro,
Advertising & Marketing,
Audio Editing,
Creative Direction,
Creative Problem Solving,
Creative Strategy,
Excel,
Illustrator,
Indesign,
Interactive Document Design,
Lightroom,
Marketing Communications,
Marketing Design,
Marketing Strategies,
Navigation And Waypoint,
Newspaper Layout And Production,
Offset Press Operation,
Page Layout,
Photo And Video Shoot Director,
Photo Editing,
Photography,
Photoshop,
Point Of Purchase,
Powerpoint,
Production Management,
Website Planning,