Erik Deckers

Current

VP of Operations at Professional Blog Service

Past

Director of Sales and Marketing at VisionDirect
Risk Communication Director at Indiana State Department of Health
Director of Sales and Marketing at GW Micro, Inc.

Director of Marketing at WE International
Residence Hall Coordinator at Illinois State University

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Education

Ball State University
Ball State University
Ball State University

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7 people have recommended Erik

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

Erik Deckers’s Summary

Marketing communication specialist with 14 years of experience. Experienced at building brands, product launches, and improving sales in B2B and B2C markets. Outstanding communication skills as a writer, public speaker, and motivator.
• Introduced nine different products to markets, including computer hardware and software. Worked on product development, established new brands, revived flagging brands.
• Created numerous marketing and sales campaigns, including marketing collateral, sell sheets, websites, PowerPoint presentations, press releases, media kits, and news articles.
• Award-winning writer with numerous business articles, columns, and scripts – the “go-to guy” for speeches, articles, and special writing assignments.
• Managed five salespeople on various products, including international sales; managed dealer networks in both the US and Western Europe.
• Supervised five public information officers/PR specialists around Indiana.

Erik Deckers’s Specialties:

Marketing communication, brand management, sales, marketing strategies, copywriting, speechwriting, public speaking, tradeshow coordination.

Erik Deckers’s Experience

VP of Operations

Professional Blog Service

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

January 2009 — Present (11 months)

Professional Blog Service is a corporate blogging service provider. We write, publish, and promote blogs for corporations. As the blog manager, I oversee several client accounts, participate in social media, and serve as a blogging and social media authority to the central Indiana community.
Director of Sales and Marketing

VisionDirect

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

August 2007 — December 2008 (1 year 5 months)

VisionDirect is a direct mail/direct marketing firm, specializing in high-volume, high-speed mailings for marketing agencies, printers, hospitals, and universities. They have over 15 years of marketing and printing experience in the direct mail business.
Risk Communication Director

Indiana State Department of Health

(Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

May 2006 — August 2007 (1 year 4 months)

The Risk Communication Director is responsible for all public information and communications during a public health crisis or emergency. Supervises a field staff of five public information officers. Writes press releases, talking points, speeches, and other written communicaitons. Responsible for communications plans for all health emergencies and crises.
Director of Sales and Marketing

GW Micro, Inc.

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)

May 2004 — August 2005 (1 year 4 months)

GW Micro makes computer software for people who are blind or visually impaired. Directed overall marketing message, marketing campaigns, advertising, and publicity. Served as sales manager for dealer network and consumer sales throughout US and around the world.
Director of Marketing

WE International

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

February 1994 — May 2004 (10 years 4 months)

WE International is an international sales/marketing firm, specializing in products for poultry production and construction. Created marketing campaigns, developed and produced marketing collateral, and managed company’s website and web strategy. Managed five salespeople throughout the US.
Residence Hall Coordinator

Illinois State University

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

August 1990 — December 1991 (1 year 5 months)

Residence Hall Coordinator is a professional staff position, in charge of student development, living, and safety. Managed a 400+ bed residence hall. Supervised 8 - 10 Resident Assistants and 1 Graduate Assistant.