Experience

Studio TK

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Works with the marketing team focusing on the execution of product launches to positively impact sales. Develops and implements product management solutions and creates various marketing items. Oversees the product from concept, to launch and follows the product lifecycle. Assists with the product launch process on behalf of the marketing team including developing the product story, analyzes the competitive marketplace, and working with sales developing marketing tools to enhance the brand. Creates the marketing tools, both digital or printed, project manager of various activities within the organization. Supports the organization’s PR and social media platforms with new and relevant content to strengthen the brand initiatives. Communicates and presents to clients our brand products. Show less



YinzGuys - Erik D. Valenta Marketing Consultant and Brand Manager

• Holly Springs, NC

• Brand Manager, Social Media, Budgets, 360 Photographer, and Creative Content

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  Responsible for the daily management of improving business marketing plans through effective communications, web domain acquisition, creative content, design, branding, and 360 Photography. The ability to deliver a focused message by managing budgets, public relations, and targeted imagery. Freelance writer for Carolina Field Trips Magazine. Certified Google Street View Trusted 360 photographer. Responsible for the daily management of improving business marketing plans through effective communications, web domain acquisition, creative content, design, branding, and 360 Photography. The ability to deliver a focused message by managing budgets, public relations, and targeted imagery. Freelance writer for Carolina Field Trips Magazine. Certified Google Street View Trusted 360 photographer.



Storr Office Environments

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Marketing and Communications Coordinator

  • Apr 2017 - Jan 2020

  Manage the day to day social media across all platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn) for Storr Office Environments, Storr PreOwned Furniture Outlet, and Storr Triad. On-site photographer of recently completed projects and Storr Office Environments events. Responsible for website updates using Wordpress CMS. Graphic designer for internal and external publications, brochures and handouts using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, and InDesign. Develop, shoot and edit occasional video projects using Adobe AfterEffects, Adobe Premiere, and Camtasia. Show less



Carolina Publishing Associates

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Editor - Social Media Manager, 360 Photographer

  • Jul 2015 - Jan 2019

  Brand Management and development of new content for the website, magazine and social media accounts. Monitor and develop customer growth, interaction, and retention of followers. Meet with prospective advertisers and marketing representatives for various travel-related organizations. Use brand identity standards to develop creative images using Illustrator and Photoshop. Editor - Carolina Playbook Associate Editor - Carolina Heritage Guide Associate Editor - Carolina Field Trips Magazine Show less



Catawba Science Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Communications Specialist

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2014

  Developed marketing plans and budgets to promote Catawba Science Center's (CSC) programs, events, activities, and membership. Responsibilities included a monthly newsletter, design of promotional materials, logos, brochures, rack cards, and advertisements, website updates, writing press releases, social media updates, sign design, event planning and conducting promotional interviews for radio and television. Utilization of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Indesign. Was the lead project manager to find a website developer to covert CSC's website from HTML to WordPress CMS. Show less

• Program and Statistical Support

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2012

  Provided customer service in person, by telephone and by emailOperational and Administrative support for scheduling programsPrepared invoices and confirmation letters, collected & registered paymentsCompleted data entry, prepare letters, emails and mailingsMaintained records, files and statistics



City of Kent Ohio

• Kent, OH

• Councilman at Large

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Only the second independent candidate elected to the city's council. I managed my own campaign through a series of promotional events, interviews, and social media activities. I sat on the Board of Control to help maintain the city's budget. Introduced legislation to help the city continue its expansion and redevelopment. Attended numerous ribbon cuttings and political events where many state and federal politicians were in attendance. Worked with many local, state and national business owners and politicians to bring economic success to Kent, OH. In total, Kent was able to start over a 100 million dollar downtown revitalization project before I left. Show less



Fantasy Champions LLC

• Kent, OH

• Digital Media Marketing Consultant

  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2012

  Operated my own business with a focus on digital and social media. The business focused on acquiring and developing web domains for business and resale. It also included writing creative content for numerous publications including SI.com, Fantasy Football the Magazine, College and Pro Football Newsweekly, Fanball.com, Sportsform, and Football Action. Managed the accounting and business development for the organization as well as website updates and SEO. Operated my own business with a focus on digital and social media. The business focused on acquiring and developing web domains for business and resale. It also included writing creative content for numerous publications including SI.com, Fantasy Football the Magazine, College and Pro Football Newsweekly, Fanball.com, Sportsform, and Football Action. Managed the accounting and business development for the organization as well as website updates and SEO.



National City Bank

• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Branch Manager and Annuity Sales Manager

  • Jul 2002 - Dec 2003

  Developed business leads, managed staff, trained corporate policies Licensed by the State of Ohio for annuity sales Sale of annuities, mortgages, loans and various forms of credit Maintained customer satisfaction by providing detailed service Implemented and ran marketing events to introduce customers to bank products Developed business leads, managed staff, trained corporate policies Licensed by the State of Ohio for annuity sales Sale of annuities, mortgages, loans and various forms of credit Maintained customer satisfaction by providing detailed service Implemented and ran marketing events to introduce customers to bank products



Streetsboro and Ravenna Public Schools

• Streetsboro and Ravenna, OH

• Teacher

  • Aug 2000 - Jun 2002

  Student Teacher Streetsboro School District August 2001 - June 2002 Development and implementation of lesson plans Followed state educational guidelines Student Teacher Streetsboro School District August 2001 - June 2002 Development and implementation of lesson plans Followed state educational guidelines



Whitman Ford

• Temperance, MI

• Finance Manager / Marketing Manager

  • Aug 1998 - Jun 1999

  Developed marketing plans Developed newspaper inserts and advertisements for numerous sales Responsible for the sale of automobiles, loans, insurance and warranties Worked with various lenders to obtain financing for customers. Developed marketing plans Developed newspaper inserts and advertisements for numerous sales Responsible for the sale of automobiles, loans, insurance and warranties Worked with various lenders to obtain financing for customers.



WFS Fianancial

• Ypsilanti, MI

• Assistant Business Development Manager

  • Feb 1997 - Aug 1998

  Worked with automobile dealerships to arrange financing for customers. Introduced new loan programs to Finance and Insurance managers Developed working relationships with several automobile dealers. Presented WFS financing programs to existing and prospective clients. Worked with automobile dealerships to arrange financing for customers. Introduced new loan programs to Finance and Insurance managers Developed working relationships with several automobile dealers. Presented WFS financing programs to existing and prospective clients.



TCF Financial

• Ann Arbor, MI

• Branch Manager

  • Jan 1994 - Feb 1997

  Managed marketing campaigns for branch Developed relationships with banks, mortgage brokers and automobile dealers. Managed collection of delinquent accounts and resolved conflicts. Implemented cost saving procedures Winner of numerous monthly and annual awards including a trip to Portugal. Sold numerous loan and insurance products. Managed marketing campaigns for branch Developed relationships with banks, mortgage brokers and automobile dealers. Managed collection of delinquent accounts and resolved conflicts. Implemented cost saving procedures Winner of numerous monthly and annual awards including a trip to Portugal. Sold numerous loan and insurance products.