Testimonials

Media

Vancouver radio station NEWS1130 contacted me for a story they were doing on how social businesses are leveraging social media. Read the story here.

Recommendations

Here are several recommendations that I have received from colleagues on LinkedIn.

Digital Marketing / Online Community Manager at Chaordix

“Eric demonstrates commitment, loyalty and hard work in everything he does. He rises to challenge, works independently and seeks to learn constantly. While working together, Eric was keenly accountable to project goals, and proved to be strong at written communication especially in online communities. He quickly won the trust of community members through his candor, fairness, frequent interaction and advocacy of member needs.

Claudia Moore, Vice President, Chaordix

Marketing Manager at Texcan

“Eric is a consumate professional. He has a very collaborative and team-oriented nature, and was a pleasure to work with as a client. Together, we we were able to launch Texcan’s website on time and on budget. I look forward to working with Eric again on future projects.”

Ron Heyde, Web Specialist, Graphically Speaking

Community Leader at The League of Kickass Business People

“Eric is a rare breed of ideas, initiative and passion for connecting to people in one person. When I was considering extending our League of Kickass Business People network to Vancouver, Eric was a natural choice to help in building something from nothing. He is a valued friend, colleague and a great Vancouver-based marketing talent.”

Sean Moffitt, Founder, The League of Kickass Business People

“Eric is great at pulling the details together. Once he gets his teeth into a problem, he does not let go until its solved. The last LOK event would not have happened if had not pulled the venue details together e.g. the venue, the sound, the food, the sponsorship.”

Eric Brooke, Advisor, The League of Kickass Business People

Director of Social Media at BC Chapter of American Marketing Association

“Eric is a sharp, progressive marketing professional who is an influencer in the realm of social media and marketing strategy. His eye for the future combined with his strong dedication to push all things social for our organization was second to none. I found him to be very proactive, helpful and a pleasure to work with. He is a strong asset and I have no hesitation in recommending him for any business or organization.”

Steve Kim, Vice President, BC Chapter of the American Marketing Association (BCAMA)

“Eric was a pleasure to work with – always ambitious about setting goals and motivating others in the BCAMA membership committee. I admire his extensive knowledge in social media and his enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and networking.”

Camilla Samsøe Crawfurd, Membership Committee Member, BCAMA

“Eric was a driving force on the BCAMA Board as Director of Membership. He brought innovative ideas and organized exceptional events to drive membership and encourage networking within Vancouver’s marketing community. Eric is highly dependable, extremely well-organized, and a delight to work with. I would look forward to working with Eric again on any future projects.”

Patricia Wu, Director of Speaker Series, Special Event Programming, BCAMA

“I had the pleasure of volunteering with Eric for two years on the BC Chapter of the American Marketing Association’s Membership Committee. Eric provided some great insights on membership programming and initiatives, and he played a key role in growing our membership base. I would definitely recommend him – Eric has a very professional demeanor, he is a good communicator, and he has a creative, results-oriented mindset.””

Kate Muker, Volunteer Director of Renewals & Rentention for Membership Committee, BCAMA

Marketing Specialist at Ethical Funds Inc.

“As his colleague at the Ethical Funds Inc., I was particularly impressed by Eric’s big picture perspective. It was obvious from the outset that Eric had not only gained credible exposure over his professional career, but had also interacted intelligently with this experience. I was particularly impressed by his keen mind, effective communication skills, and confidence to nurture strategic relationships at all levels, and within a relatively short period of time.”

Jonathan Cauri, Marketing Coordinator, Credential Financial & The Ethical Funds

Associate Marketing Manager at Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Company Inc.

“Eric is a highly motivated individual who is always looking for ways to make things happen and move things forward. He was a key contributor in the development of Swiss Water marketing strategies and his enthusiastic support of the sales group ensured effective and successful implementation. Eric is both dedicated and hard working.”

Ben Hieltjes, Vice President of Business Development, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Company

“Eric and I worked together on a variety of projects at Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Company. He managed several marketing projects, providing excellent insight and support to the sales efforts. Eric’s diligence and attention to detail ensured that projects were delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner.”

Nicole Charles, Sales & Trade Marketing Associate, Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Co.

“Eric was a marketing professional at Swiss Water at the time we met. As my client he was very clear, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. He knows how to listen, a rare quality, and make intelligent decisions based on acquired information. Eric knows his stuff, but never hesitates to ask for clarification if a detail is missing. He is very detail oriented, asks the right questions and gives great feedback. In short, I wish all my clients were like him…I would recommend him to any marketing job in any marketing department.”

ilan Geva, Owner, ilan geva & friends