Eric Sichau Email & Phone Number

Roanoke, VA, US

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

In addition to the tasks and initiatives outlined below under "Director of Membership Services":-Expand and grow membership engagement & retention through video showcase pieces: Membership Monday & Chamber Chat. *see links below for examples*-Oversee the project management of the Total Resource Campaign (TRC). The TRC is a dynamic business development.

Roanoke, Virginia Area

-The Chamber is located in beautiful downtown Roanoke, VA - but we serve the broad region of Virginia's Blue Ridge which includes: Botetourt County, Roanoke County, Salem, Vinton, Roanoke City, Cave Spring, parts of Bedford County, parts of Franklin County, and more.-Oversee the organization, communication, growth, & engagement of the 800 + members of the.

Salisbury, MD, United States

• Create & execute yearly paid Marketing budget of $70,000.o Includes aggressive blend of Digital, Web, Social Media, E-Mail, Traditional (Radio & TV), & Grassroots objectives.
• Oversee & execute creation of approximately $120,000 dynamic promotional schedule.o Includes blend of premium giveaways, fireworks, and theme nights designed to drive online ticket sales, and share the story of.
• Oversee & execute approximately an additional $28,000 of miscellaneous marketing budget funds dedicated to assisting with above two pieces.
• Lead and develop three full time employees.o Communication Services Coordinator (started November 2016)o Community Relations Manager (started January 2017)o Director of Broadcasting (seasonal – March to September)
• Oversee and direct all aspects of press releases, website updates, community relations, media requests, growth of social media, and other facets of the organization for clear, consistent, and engaging messaging.
• Create and develop lasting relationships in the local communities to establish and execute valued corporate partners of the organization through sponsorship opportunities.

• 2016 Seasono Exceeded sponsorship target by $34,000. (175.82%)o Exceeded groups target (113.21%)o Exceeded FSE target (109.63%)
• Oversee approximately 25-30 game day seasonal employees.o “Flock” Entertainment crewo Press Box & Production crew This includes Official Scorer, MiLB First Pitch, Public Address Announcer, Music, Videoboard, Four.
• Create and develop nightly game production script for execution by staff for enjoyment of fans into Arthur W. Perdue Stadium each and every night.
• 2017 Seasono Brand new state of the art Daktronics Videoboard installedo Oversee and direct nightly execution of video replay - 3 play system, tricaster and cameras for live video capturing, and show control videoboard.
• Prior to Community Relations Manager starting in January of 2017:o 2016 Season: Organized & executed a plethora of dynamic community programs including:
• Hit the Books Reading Programo Over 100 schools & 50,000 students participated

• Created and developed relationships in the local community both with businesses and individuals to use the power of Shorebirds baseball to achieve objectives and goals.
• Responsible for selling group and ticket (FSE) packages
• 2015 Season:o Exceeded FSE target by $2,500 (107%)o Exceeded Group target by $2,300 (108%)o Exceeded Scout Night target by 93 tickets (1,345 total)
• 2014 Season:o Exceeded FSE target by $1,000 (104.19%)o Achieved 91% of Group targeto Scout Night – 1,252 tickets sold – at the time was the most sold to record

Arthur W. Perdue Stadium

• Instrumental in the development and execution of on field and in game promotions designed for our valued corporate partners to achieve their objectives.
• Worked closely with General Manager, Assistant General Manager & Director of Marketing.

Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, Salisbury MD

• Responsible for creating relationships with fans via cold calling and the process of creating business and excitement for our 2013 season. Focus was strictly on cold calling fans who have been to the stadium before for.
• Developed and created relationships through ticket (FSE) and group sales.
• This inside sales program was all new business revenue.
• Cold calling done through list generation and data collection from the $25 giveaway promotion executed each game.
• 2013 Season:o $1,660 – new FSE revenue Eight clientso $12,020 – new Group revenue $6,924 – ticket revenue $5,096 – food/catering revenue (through catered group outings)o 33 Group Contracts

Princess Anne, Maryland

PA Announcer for 10 Men's games and 9 Women's games over the course of the 2018-2019 Season. Responsible for properly and professionally calling the games action as it happens over the public address microphone.

Salisbury, Maryland

Governor's Challenge Basketball Tournament. This is the largest Holiday Basketball Tournament in the Country each December the days following Christmas. Showcase event for high school and college prep teams from across the entire United States. Responsible for properly and professionally announcing the games action as it occurs throughout the tournament..

Store # 2614- Berlin, MD

-Assisted with various Customer Service desk tasks including: Refunds, Lottery Sales, Money Order purchases, Western Union transactions, Rug Doctor rentals, product requests, products within store, and other customer questions and concerns. -Assisted Cashier's with customer issues including complaints, overrides for products coupons, checkout, and other.

Salisbury, MD

-Assist students in finding class textbooks and materials-Organize and prepare online book orders as they are received-Using integrated financial aide system, assist students in charging books and materials to their accounts-Work with textbook manager to organize and prepare book tags and inventory on shelves -Work with store manager on advertising around.

Salisbury, MD

-Work various sporting events during home events.-Accumulate and call official NCAA statistics as needed for sports-PA Announcer for Volleyball when directed.

Salisbury, MD

• Contributed with a "Catching Up" with a former player article for free Gameday program-Organized Father's Day Theme day including Marketing tables for local businesses, and prize giveaways throughout game (June 17th.
• Instrumental in helping team achieve 10,000 Facebook followers.
• Assisted in development of Instagram presence & growth of Twitter.
• Assisted in executing over 100 community appearances.
• Worked closely with Director of Marketing at the time to execute grassroots marketing objectives.
• Instrumental in creation of content for fan game day magazine, Playball.

-Run Pro Shop including organizing "Chelsea" tee time system, online outside play tee time site, and cash register transactions for golf customers.-Monitor inventory and assist managers with ordering and promoting new products. -Organize and assist with Tournament preparation, including creating scorecards and prizes for winners. -Monitor outside staff.

Bachelor'S, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Fall 2011 DMAW-EF MAXI Case Competition, I-MIX August 2012 Participant - First Student at the time to be.

Associate'S, Business Management & Transfer

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa InducteeCompleted the Business Transfer degree program in which upon transferring, allowed me to.

Business Interest

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society (Junior & Senior Years) NJROTC (All 4 Years), Varsity Golf (3 Years), JV Golf (1 Year).