Erika Smith Email & Phone Number

Lead operations for the YoungLives Global office of Young Life.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Bronx, New York, United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

The Akire Group (TAG) is a purpose-led experiential marketing agency. Design and execute social impact marketing campaigns for nonprofits, NGOs, and corporate social responsibility teams.Manage in-person, virtual, and hybrid events for small businesses and non-profit organizations, including but not limited to Annual 5k, Gala Fundraiser, Community Festival, Hybrid Conferences, and more. Event producer and talent procurement for restaurant openings, festivals, and live concerts.… Show more The Akire Group (TAG) is a purpose-led experiential marketing agency. Design and execute social impact marketing campaigns for nonprofits, NGOs, and corporate social responsibility teams.Manage in-person, virtual, and hybrid events for small businesses and non-profit organizations, including but not limited to Annual 5k, Gala Fundraiser, Community Festival, Hybrid Conferences, and more. Event producer and talent procurement for restaurant openings, festivals, and live concerts. Coordinate and manage program elements, vendors, timelines, budget, and program incremental. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Executed small to large-scale activations for various fortune 500 companies; notably Toyota, Coca-Cola Company, Netflix, and Proctor & Gamble. Developed and implemented policies and procedures to streamline business making it more profitable and meaningful. Managed event production timelines from concept to execution; project research, sourcing and staffing, production, on-site management, and execution. Supported the Business Development team on pitches and research including… Show more Executed small to large-scale activations for various fortune 500 companies; notably Toyota, Coca-Cola Company, Netflix, and Proctor & Gamble. Developed and implemented policies and procedures to streamline business making it more profitable and meaningful. Managed event production timelines from concept to execution; project research, sourcing and staffing, production, on-site management, and execution. Supported the Business Development team on pitches and research including budget creation, feasibility assessment, timeline development. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Booked concerts and appearances for national and regional artists: George Clinton and The Parliament Funkadelic, Floetry, Salt n Pepa, Fabolous, Keyshia Cole, Mint Condition, Bel-Ami, and many others. Responsible Agent for Bilal’s 2016 fall tour. Determined best routing, handled contract negotiations, and partnerships with media (i.e. radio stations, blog, etc.).

Houston, Texas Area

Developed marketing and public relations strategies for the recruitment and retention of students while also driving awareness of Yellowstone Academy. Planned and executed school-wide events to increase student morale. Positively revamped and administered after school program curriculum for at-risk Elementary and Middle School students. Provided community resources for students, coordinated group activities, and service learning projects.

Houston, Texas Area

Collaborated with the Chapter Director to develop annual event goals, objectives, and post-event evaluation. Coordinated and organized partnership with Chevron Houston Marathon. Served as point of contact for board, staff, volunteers, vendors, and Annual Taste of Texas Gala.

Houston, Texas Area

Coordinated fundraising events targeting individual donors; such as individual giving campaigns, small parties, membership campaigns, and benefit parties. Developed and managed strategic relationships with media and societal stakeholders in respective markets. Created and implemented promotion plan for annual Project Row Houses Arts and Music Festival.

Lake Jackson, Tx

Assisted service units in the planning, development, and implementation of recruitment and retention strategies and processes to ensure attainment of the Council membership goal.Facilitated program delivery and adult training as needed.Organized an in and after-school program in the Galveston county area, implementing all aspects of the programs from developing a curriculum to hiring staff to manage the facility.Managed, recruited, and retained 500 volunteers to participate in… Show more Assisted service units in the planning, development, and implementation of recruitment and retention strategies and processes to ensure attainment of the Council membership goal.Facilitated program delivery and adult training as needed.Organized an in and after-school program in the Galveston county area, implementing all aspects of the programs from developing a curriculum to hiring staff to manage the facility.Managed, recruited, and retained 500 volunteers to participate in school programs and community troops for 2500 girls in Galveston County. institutions. Show less

Mdiv/Mba

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Mass Communication/Media Studies