1. OBJECTIVE
Looking to be part of an energetic and fast paced business environment that I can
help expand and promote with all my different management, business connections
and creative talents.
ABOUT ME
For 21 years I have been in business development and marketing. I am known for
blending creativity and strategy to develop marketing solutions for businesses in
any industry with clients ranging from Sentara Health Care to Harley-Davidson. I
am an experienced team leader specializing in special events and promotions,
business plans, customer retention, branding, and non-profit development. I have
proven experience precipitating growth and success. As a social media branding
expert, national-speaker and professional photographer, I deliver all encompassing
elements for event planning, team building and marketing strategies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner of Marketing Monster launched in Jan. 2010 managing a creative
team of 8 and overseeing all creative direction.
Minuteman Press Vice President (1996-2010) managed a million dollars in
sales, marketing and production at two locations in Hampton Roads with over 17
employees. Became one of Minuteman Press’s Mentors for the industry
NON-PROFIT WORK
Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Committee Presidents Committee
PTA President of Northern Shores Elementary winning over 10 national awards
Member of Suffolk’s Mayor’s Advisory Council on Youth
Mediator for Suffolk Fire Department and Police Dept.
Northern Suffolk Political Action Committee Chair
Community Association Institute CA Day Trade Show Chairperson 2004-2008
CAI Board Member 2006-2009 winning Member of The Year
CAI Board President 2009 winning 5 National Awards
Yorktown YMCA Board Member 2008-2009
Yorktown YMCA Luau Committee Co-Chair 2008 raising over $12,000
Marketing Director for SonRise Music Festival 2014
Port Warwick Art Sculpture Festival VIP Chair 2009
St. Baldrick’s Foundation Contributor personally raising over $15,000
Chairperson of HR Celebrity Giant raising over $7,000 in one night for CF
Business Mentor for Start Peninsula
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Keynote Speaker for Retail Alliance “Juggling Today’s Technologies”
Speaker for VPCC Owe series “How to become a social media butterfly”
Speaker for Minuteman Press International on business strategies
CAI International Convention Speaker on building a team
Speaker CNU Small Business Summit on Social Media Strategies
TV Personality for the “Second Act with Benita Adams” series
all about me
Newport News, VA.
757 660 6567
Marketingmonster.com
Erica@MarketingMonster.com
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