Erik Natzke Email & Phone Number

Nationwide

Operated the Next Marketing U.S. Air Force recruiting asset at a variety of events around the country. Primary roles while on this program included; general set up of the semi truck simulator asset, working with outside vendors to ensure continuous smooth operation of a 4D experience asset, general IT troubleshooting, public speaking, and general experimental marketing duties.

United States

Nationwide Tour Manager - Held the position of Tour Manager as well as an Automotive Product Specialist for the EEI client Ram Trucks. Duties included but were not limited to managing a team of product specialists in events taking place all across the country at vastly different activations some including; the 2018 Reebok Crossfit Games, World of Concrete Expo, and the National Association of Broadcasters Expo. My responsibilities also included driving a truck and trailer across… Show more Nationwide Tour Manager - Held the position of Tour Manager as well as an Automotive Product Specialist for the EEI client Ram Trucks. Duties included but were not limited to managing a team of product specialists in events taking place all across the country at vastly different activations some including; the 2018 Reebok Crossfit Games, World of Concrete Expo, and the National Association of Broadcasters Expo. My responsibilities also included driving a truck and trailer across the country several times throughout the duration of the tour, managing local brand ambassadors, being the onsite contact for the event venues, pre and post event reports, and being prepared for any last minute changes of plan that may have occurred. While acting as a Product Specialist onsite during the course of the event I was also required to have vast knowledge of Ram Truck’s full lineup of vehicles and commercial offerings. Show less

Nationwide

Nationwide Tour Manager/Tech Specialist- Held the position of Field Marketing Specialist/Nationwide Tour and Tech Manager. I have worked to represent several GMR clients to help promote brand awareness through infield marketing, social media marketing, and live consumer engagement throughout North America. Some responsibilities and duties included are; creating an enagaging social media presence, general setup of the display spaces, set up of all technology used for data capture, sound and… Show more Nationwide Tour Manager/Tech Specialist- Held the position of Field Marketing Specialist/Nationwide Tour and Tech Manager. I have worked to represent several GMR clients to help promote brand awareness through infield marketing, social media marketing, and live consumer engagement throughout North America. Some responsibilities and duties included are; creating an enagaging social media presence, general setup of the display spaces, set up of all technology used for data capture, sound and audio setup, and management and troubleshooting of all IT and sound equipment during event days. Show less

Nationwide- Usa

Held the position of Field Marketing Specialist/Nationwide Tour Manager representing several nationally known EEI Global clients. In market duties included; on site management of local brand ambassadors, event activation, lead generation, sampling, set up and tear down, pre and post event reporting, budget management, travel arrangements, as well as many others. Office duties include; event planning, product ordering, logistics, and budgeting. Managed over 50 major market activations… Show more Held the position of Field Marketing Specialist/Nationwide Tour Manager representing several nationally known EEI Global clients. In market duties included; on site management of local brand ambassadors, event activation, lead generation, sampling, set up and tear down, pre and post event reporting, budget management, travel arrangements, as well as many others. Office duties include; event planning, product ordering, logistics, and budgeting. Managed over 50 major market activations for many different clients across the U.S., some including Seattle, New York City, Miami, and the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

Worked with the Marketstar cleint Google INC. to aid in promotional marketing of the their product the Google Chromebook. Worked alongside Best Buy employees to train and inform customers of the benefits of the Chromebook as well as to educate Best Buy employees on qualifying future customers.In Store duties included; daily inventory, display management, and weekly training sessions with Best Buy employees.

Mid West Region - Usa

Worked to represent the Switch client 5 Hour Energy in the Mid West Region. Primarily the focus of the promotional team was centered around guerrilla marketing and grassroots brand growth. In order to increase the clients market share of the energy drink field and increase brand knowledge, the sampling focus was placed on events such as NASCAR races, home improvement shows, and general guerrilla sampling. Primary Responsibilities included:Extensive Product… Show more Worked to represent the Switch client 5 Hour Energy in the Mid West Region. Primarily the focus of the promotional team was centered around guerrilla marketing and grassroots brand growth. In order to increase the clients market share of the energy drink field and increase brand knowledge, the sampling focus was placed on events such as NASCAR races, home improvement shows, and general guerrilla sampling. Primary Responsibilities included:Extensive Product KnowledgeInventoryDaily ReportingGuerilla MarketingEvent Booking Show less

Mount Pleasant, Mi

Performed the role of Production Director and copywriter while also hosting the afternoon drive shift and saturday mornings on the radio at My 104.3 FM WCZY. Primary responsibilities included copywriting for commercials, promotions, live reads, on air broadcasts, and live activations.

Traverse City, Michigan

Performed the role of Weekend Radio Host and Promotions Assistant. Primary responsibilities included; show prep, live broadcasts, commercial live reads, on site promotions, and live contests.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing, Sophomore

Associate'S Degree, Radio And Television