Denzel Hines

Entrepreneur, former Division I athlete, and CEO of DH Marketing — a video production and paid ads agency serving local service businesses across Southern California.

Previously Chief Operating

Officer at Athlete Creator Lab, where I represented 400+ athletes and closed 40+ brand partnerships. Strong background in sales, campaign execution, and building team systems that produce measurable results for clients.

CEO and Founder at DH Marketing (2025-01 – Present)

Founded and run a video production and paid ads agency serving home service businesses across the Inland Empire and broader SoCal — HVAC, roofing, solar, pest control, and landscaping.

• Built the agency's offer, pricing, sales pipeline, and delivery workflow from scratch.
• Manage a contractor team including ads lead, photographer, and setter.
• Produce content and run paid campaigns for local solar, battery, and home service clients.
• Develop outreach, CRM, and reporting systems used across every client account.

Chief Operating Officer at Athlete Creator Lab (2024-01 – 2026-01)

• Represented and managed a network of 400+ athletes across the U.S.
• Closed 40+ local brand partnerships through direct outreach and relationship-based sales.
• Executed and oversaw 124+ marketing campaigns for businesses and creators.
• Developed pricing structures, athlete tiers, and brand-facing offers.
• Built systems to streamline campaign delivery and improve athlete performance.
• Led communication between brands and athletes to protect ROI and long-term partnerships.

After School Program Staff at Rising Stars After School Program (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Worked with elementary-age students for a two-month assignment, supporting daily activities, tutoring, and supervision.

• Built rapport with kids and staff while reinforcing program structure and routines.

Division I Basketball Athlete (Former) at NCAA

• Competed at the NCAA Division I level.
• Developed elite discipline, time management, and performance under pressure.
• Balanced a full academic schedule alongside competitive athletic demands.

Undergraduate – University of California, Riverside (UCR)

– High Point University

– Coastal Carolina University