Experience

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  Use For Adventure Inc.

  • Huntington Beach, California, United States

  • Principal & Head Adventurer

    • Jan 2023 - Present
    • Huntington Beach, California, United States

    Use For Adventure Inc. is an automotive freelance and consulting business, specializing in the truck and off-road market. Principal Sean P. Holman has over 20 years of automotive editorial experience to pull from and is ready to assist you with your next project. From OE vehicle programs and aftermarket new products, to trail planning and guiding bespoke backcountry trips, Use For Adventure Inc. is positioned to offer valuable customer insights, advice, and expertise in the off-road and truck space. Other services include writing, hosting, voiceover work, panel moderation, marketing and business strategy, and distilling complex topics into something that can be understood by your everyday consumer.

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  License Plate Media LLC

  • Huntington Beach, California, United States

  • Partner & Editor-At-Large - OVR Magazine

    • Jan 2023 - Present
    • Huntington Beach, California, United States

    I am a minority partner and the editor-at-large of OVR Magazine, catering to the truck and off-road enthusiast with an emphasis on vehicle-based adventure.

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  Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association

  • Goffs, California

  • Member, Board Of Directors

    • Feb 2022 - Present
    • Goffs, California

    Elected member of the Board of Directors, responsible for overseeing a marketing and communications strategy to promote the Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association.

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  Truck Famous LLC

  • Huntington Beach, California, United States

  • Co-Creator & Co-Host, The Truck Show Podcast with Lightning & Holman

    • Feb 2018 - Present
    • Huntington Beach, California, United States

    The Truck Show Podcast with Lightning and Holman is a fun, irreverent, and edgy look at today’s world of trucks. Hosted by veteran Los Angeles radio personality and producer Jay “Lightning” Tilles and truck expert and long-time automotive journalist Sean Holman, the duo bring a unique and entertaining perspective to truck enthusiasts. Featuring informative segments with a comedic twist, the Truck Show Podcast includes interviews with industry personalities, new product reviews, event coverage, humorous dissection of past trends, and the latest happenings in all things truck, including lifted, lowered, and anything in between.

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  Motor Trend Group

  • United States
  • Media Production
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Content Director, Truck & Off-Road Group

    • Nov 2015 - Jan 2023

    Responsible for overseeing and directing all print, digital, web, and social editorial content for the Truck Trend Network, including Truck Trend, Diesel Power, Truckin, 8-Lug, Work Truck Review, and RV brands, as well as Four Wheeler, Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road, JP, Dirt Sports + Off-Road, and Mud Life brands for the Four Wheeler Network.

  • Network Content Director, Truck Trend Network

    • Feb 2014 - Nov 2015

    Responsible for overseeing and directing all print, digital, web, and social editorial content for the Truck Trend Network, including Truck Trend, Diesel Power, Truckin, 8-Lug, Work Truck Review, and RV magazines.

  • Editor-in-Chief, Diesel Power Magazine

    • Aug 2012 - Feb 2014

    As the Editor-in-Chief at Diesel Power magazine, my responsibilities ranged from providing editorial content and direction to managing a small staff of creative, hard-working individuals.

  • Editor, 4x4 Garage, JK Edition

    • Feb 2009 - Feb 2014

    4x4 Garage, JK Edition is an exciting SIP magazine that targets all 2007-present Jeep Wrangler owners and potential owners and includes the best JK Wrangler content from all of the Source Interlink Media truck books in addition to exclusive content. JK Garage delivers to its readers in-depth information on aftermarket parts, technical installations, buyer's guides, comparison tests, feature vehicle spreads and more. 4x4 Garage - JK Edition appeared on newsstands in Fall of 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and will be returning in Fall 2013.

  • Technical Editor, Four Wheeler Magazine

    • Nov 2004 - Aug 2012

    I was responsible for providing editorial content and photography for our print and digital properties. I maintained and coordinated our vehicle fleet, as well as managed and wrote Four Wheeler Of The Year and Four Wheeler Pickup Truck of the Year competitions. Arguably the most important aspect of my job was to develop new relationships in the industry, both aftermarket and OEM, and furthering existing ones. I have shot multiple covers for Four Wheeler and I have also appeared on segments of Four Wheeler TV.

  • Associate Editor, Truckin' Magazine

    • Mar 2003 - Nov 2004

    As the Associate Editor and then Road Test editor for Truckin' and Truckin's SUV magazines, I covered events, shot tech, wrote features, and was responsible for "Of The Year" on top of my regular assignments.

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  Boeing

  • Plant Protection Officer

    • May 2001 - Apr 2003

    This was an interesting time to have a security clearance in aerospace (Sept. 11th, Columbia disaster).

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  Bobit Business Media

  • Torrance, California

  • Freelance Writer

    • 2002 - 2003
    • Torrance, California

    Freelanced for Auto Trim & Restyling, Modern Tire Dealer, and Truck & SUV Performance

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  Stillen

  • Internet Sales

    • Jan 2001 - May 2001

    Handled and sold product via internet-sourced phone calls, as well as e-mail.

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  City of Garden Grove

  • Police Cadet

    • Sep 1998 - Dec 2000

    Academy Graduate

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  Autowerkes, Inc.

  • Customer Service

    • Jun 1996 - Sep 1998

    Customer Service Representative and Service Writer for a family owned BMW-Porsche-Mercedes service shop.