Holly Havener
Senior Director, Operations & Chief Editor
- Operations
JOINED HIRONS: 2019
Director of Operations
Director of Operations and Project Management
Director, Operations and Chief Editor
Senior Director, Operations and Chief Editor
“Holly has been instrumental in the operations of Hirons for more than five years and is a valued and trusted member of the team. She works behind the scenes, ensuring the agency runs smoothly while improving and enhancing our internal processes. She has a keen eye for detail and recently stepped up to provide quality control support across the agency. Holly is someone everyone can turn to with questions, and her commitment to excellence is only outmatched by her positive and kind spirit.”
– Leigh-Ann Richardville VP, Operations
Hirons promotes Holly Havener to senior director, operations and chief editor
Company News, Operations | September 26, 2024
“Hirons, a full-service marketing and communications consulting agency providing advertising, public relations and digital services, has promoted Holly Havener to senior director, operations and chief editor.
With more than 20 years in the industry and having experience in a variety of functions, Havener brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role. She joined Hirons in July 2019 and has worked in operations, project management, and writing and editing capacities...”
Read our Q&A with Holly Havener
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN THE INDUSTRY?
My aunt had told me for years I should work in the industry. Once I landed my first job at an agency, I felt like I’d found my niche. So many of my interests and skills align nicely with what I do.
WHAT PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE INDUSTRY?
I think it’s really important to always be paying attention – to trends, to the market, to what others are doing, to the details. You can store away a lot of important data just as you move through your day.
OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES OR PASSIONS?
I have so many! I used to always say my hobbies were music, movies and books. Now, I would add making things – for me, that includes crafts, cardmaking, baking, LEGO, art. I’m also obsessed with pop culture. And I love my time with family and friends.
WHAT’S ONE IMPORTANT TIP YOU WOULD SHARE WITH ANYONE LOOKING TO GO INTO THE AGENCY WORLD?
This is my advice for anything really: Don’t be afraid to ask questions or do research. I’ve always enjoyed learning so both of those come naturally to me, but they’re also how I’ve learned so many of the things I know. No one can know everything so asking questions is a really integral part of growing your skills and knowledge base. And being able to share what you’ve learned with others is a real joy.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TIME OF DAY?
I’ve always really liked late at night and early in the morning when the world is quiet and calm. Liking one or the other is pretty standard, I think. Liking both does not make for a good sleep schedule.
WHAT’S ONE QUOTE THAT DEFINES YOU?
I heard a quote secondhand once that really stuck with me – I think it’s just a thing a person said, not a quote that can be Googled or anything: I wish everything could be as wonderful as crayons. I really love that quote. Crayons represent color and creativity and are something we discover at a time when everything is still new and shiny in the world. I wish every moment in life could be like that. And, of course, anything from Ted Lasso.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS.
Silly, observant and curious
WHAT’S YOUR MOST MEMORABLE VACATION?
In middle school, we went to Colorado and camped in Rocky Mountain National Park. Right at our campsite was this little hill, and when you climbed the little hill and looked over, WOW! The mountains were just gorgeous, and there was a valley with trees and a stream and a cabin with smoke coming out of the chimney – it was all postcard perfect and was just right there at our campsite. I fell in love with that view and wanted to bring it home with me.
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE MOVIE OR BOOK?
My favorite favorite movie is The Breakfast Club, but I also just love movies in general, so I could list 25 movies that are my favorites, and the list still wouldn’t be long enough!
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF WORKING AT HIRONS?
This is an easy one: the people! We have really talented people at Hirons, which is great, but they’re also just really kind and warm people, which is even better. In my role onboarding new folks, I’m always hearing how much people appreciate how welcoming people are and just how nice and accommodating our team is. It feels good to hear every time!
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