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Lifestyle

Yoga

Mediation

Building succulent gardens

Reading - mostly non-fiction. love documentaries. thinking up the next great thing for the next great thing ;-).

Creating art (collage)

Working in a fast-paced environment where everyone can contribute to team and company success is the best setting for me. I can be a problem solving ninja (although you may want to see me and the team doing our best, we can do it behind the scenes as well!). Out front or under cover, I like to be part of a great, good natured team achieving amazing results. Communication, analysis and reporting of website and campaign data are my strengths. Being organized is second nature to me. I am seeking a position that allows me to combine my knowledge of marketing with my ability to support and interact effectively with internal and external clients.

I most recently managed and built a new database of proponents, supporters, investors, and key stakeholders of BrightSource Energy, a leading solar thermal technology company with over $615 million in equity financing from blue-chip investors. I wrote the company's first social media policy. I then used social media channels to educate consumers and investors about our multiple large-scale solar thermal power projects under construction and in development. Day-to-day responsibilities included website management, email marketing programs and content creation (blogs, e-newsletters and messaging). I also performed Executive Assistant support to the Senior Vice President of the Marketing and Government Affairs department.

Wrote content for external facing websites, newsletters, and social media; updated text, images, audio and video for start up utility scale solar company that built the world’s largest concentrated solar power plant.
Built and drove database marketing platform including gathering data, analyzing research, campaign building, and list management using CRM (Salesforce), Google Analytics, and MailChimp.
Collaborated with marketing team to develop mobile app for company’s website.
Worked with marketing team to implement communications and marketing plans. Managed relationships with external PR firm and web developers.
Presented results of KPI’s to business partners and senior management. 
Created and deployed company’s first social media policy. Built internal company consensus on applicability to the business. Launched company’s first Twitter and Facebook presence through a combination of external and internal promotional activities, including ad purchasing and partnering with charitable a

Interactive Content Manager - Marketing Assistant

Researched and populated open source website with studies and news in the field of college completion.Initiated and facilitated communication between university presidents and policy makers who had been awarded grants from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Promoted the site through conventional media, Twitter and other social media outlets,

Communications & Website Consultant

Sales of mid-to-high priced homes; Develop marketing, promotional and website materials to build client base and generate referral business.
Assist Broker in administrative functions for business.
Use of social networking interface and online media and forums to promote and retain business.
Analyze current market data to properly price homes and best negotiate for clients.
Ensure smooth and organized transaction from start to finish for every client.


Realtor

Administrative responsibilities to Regional Manager including event scheduling, drafting letters, and creating spreadsheets using Microsoft Office Suite.Created and implemented training programs for staff in 11 branch offices. 
Conducted corporate operational training programs in classroom settings and one-on-one and technical training using proprietary industry software.
Provided organizational, technical, and operations management support to branch offices. 
Planned and represented company at career fairs and events.
Trained branch and corporate staff in online marketing and recruiting tools.


Regional Operations Coordinator

Assisted in teaching a required upper-division course in Experimental Psychology.

Research Assistant

Graduated 1994 after a transfer from Chapman University, Orange, CA

Student

Volunteer helping new student with orientation activities.

Program Coordinator

Find out detailed information about Erika Volk,  in Trabuco Canyon, CA

Erika Volk: in Trabuco Canyon, CA

Erika Volk

BrightSource Energy, Inc.

Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management

Regency Real Estate Brokers, Inc.

Volt Services Group

Hunter College

Hunter College

Chapman University

Agoura HIgh School

City University of New York-Hunter College