Erik Graves
Manager, Event Partner Relations at Chicago Event Management- Claim this Profile
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Margaret Kollker
I worked for many years alongside Erik in the hustle and bustle of what is called the non-profit world. Erik was professional, hard-working and productive the entire time. He was always willing to lend a hand to those working on large projects. It was great being on the same team as Erik because I knew I could trust him to get his work done and to always be willing to assist me if I needed help. He is a team player and a joy to work with!
Katherine McIntosh Meyer
Erik was a professional, enthusiatic and proactive member of our donor recruitment team. He is very detail oriented, flexible and willing to put forth the extra effort to get the job done. He would be an asset to any organization.
Margaret Kollker
I worked for many years alongside Erik in the hustle and bustle of what is called the non-profit world. Erik was professional, hard-working and productive the entire time. He was always willing to lend a hand to those working on large projects. It was great being on the same team as Erik because I knew I could trust him to get his work done and to always be willing to assist me if I needed help. He is a team player and a joy to work with!
Katherine McIntosh Meyer
Erik was a professional, enthusiatic and proactive member of our donor recruitment team. He is very detail oriented, flexible and willing to put forth the extra effort to get the job done. He would be an asset to any organization.
Margaret Kollker
I worked for many years alongside Erik in the hustle and bustle of what is called the non-profit world. Erik was professional, hard-working and productive the entire time. He was always willing to lend a hand to those working on large projects. It was great being on the same team as Erik because I knew I could trust him to get his work done and to always be willing to assist me if I needed help. He is a team player and a joy to work with!
Katherine McIntosh Meyer
Erik was a professional, enthusiatic and proactive member of our donor recruitment team. He is very detail oriented, flexible and willing to put forth the extra effort to get the job done. He would be an asset to any organization.
Margaret Kollker
I worked for many years alongside Erik in the hustle and bustle of what is called the non-profit world. Erik was professional, hard-working and productive the entire time. He was always willing to lend a hand to those working on large projects. It was great being on the same team as Erik because I knew I could trust him to get his work done and to always be willing to assist me if I needed help. He is a team player and a joy to work with!
Katherine McIntosh Meyer
Erik was a professional, enthusiatic and proactive member of our donor recruitment team. He is very detail oriented, flexible and willing to put forth the extra effort to get the job done. He would be an asset to any organization.
Experience
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Chicago Event Management
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager, Event Partner Relations
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Mar 2019 - Present
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Greater Chicago Food Depository
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Cause Marketing/Events Manager
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Oct 2008 - Mar 2019
Responsible for a fundraising budget of $1.5M generated from cause marketing promotions and food/fund drives. Manage portfolio of more than 50 cause marketing and major food drive partners. Manage all Feeding America national cause marketing campaign executed in the Chicago market. Manage the acquisition of new partners for local cause marketing campaigns. Manage design and production of collateral to support marketing campaigns. Manage organization webpage and social media to support marketing campaigns. Assist in the planning and execution of several Food Depository special events throughout the year.
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Performance Bicycle
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United States
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Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Retail Marketing Manager
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Mar 2006 - Jan 2008
Led team responsible for the development, production, and execution of all sales media for over 80 retail outlets throughout the U.S., generating $114M in annual sales. Defined and implemented the strategic direction for the sale events at over 80 retail stores. Directed the production and traffic of 50+ promotional pieces per year, including direct mail catalogs and post cards as well as print ads. Managed relationships with internal Graphics and Circulation partners responsible for visual media production and distribution. Managed relationships among visual merchandising, circulation, and graphics departments, assuring cohesiveness between promotional strategy and event execution.
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American Red Cross
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Donor Recuitment Representative
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Feb 2003 - Feb 2006
Recruited businesses and organizations in the public and private sectors to sponsor blood drives. Generated new sponsor leads using creative marketing and persistence to convey the Red Cross mission. Managed over 200 sponsor accounts in a two county territory through regular contact and relationship building. Coordinated all phases of blood drives from planning to execution, acting as a liaison between sponsor and blood collection staff. Recruited businesses and organizations in the public and private sectors to sponsor blood drives. Generated new sponsor leads using creative marketing and persistence to convey the Red Cross mission. Managed over 200 sponsor accounts in a two county territory through regular contact and relationship building. Coordinated all phases of blood drives from planning to execution, acting as a liaison between sponsor and blood collection staff.
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Education
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1989 - 1994
University of Central Florida
BSBA, Marketing
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