Erika R.
Managing Director
Experience
Jan 2018 - Present
8 yearsManaging Director
Outside The Lines GmbH
- Leading OTL as an un-agency for future-proof communications, consulting startups, scaleups, tech & future-forward brands
- Key Projects:
- Patreon Europe market launch 2020 (Marketing Agency)
- Squarespace Germany market launch 2021 (Marketing Agency)
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
2 yearsBerlin, Germany
Head of Global PR (interim)
Impossible Camera GmbH
- Short-term global brand launch strategy & rollout for Polaroid Originals
- Selection & management of international PR agencies
- Global PR strategy, asset creation, international media relations
- Coordinating social media & brand partnerships
- Alignment & counseling of other departments such as e-commerce, customer relations & sales to create unified tonality & approach
Jan 2014 - Dec 2017
4 yearsBerlin, Germany
Unit Director PR
CLY Communications
- Strategic and operational lead of the PR unit of a Berlin-based boutique agency for PR, events and celebrity relations, handling a team of up to 10 employees
- Key Clients: Glossybox, Outfittery, Samsung, Desigual, GQ Men of the Year, Toni & Guy (Unilever)
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
3 yearsBerlin, Germany
Freelance Communications Consultant
Freelance Communications Consultant
- Michalsky StyleNite (PR Project Management)
- Lollapalooza PR Launch (for Schröder+ Schömbs PR)
- Gewobag - Urban Nation: Museum for Streetart PR & communications concept and kick-off
- Parental leave December 2012–August 2013
- Project Management, Crisis Communication, Presentation skills, Coordination of virtual teams
- Budget: > €1.5 M, Team: up to 10
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
3 yearsBerlin, Germany
Head of Communications
Offshow AG
- Head of PR and Communications for Berlin-based startup furniture fair Qubique
- Development of launch communication strategy & rollout, international PR, corporate communication
- Overseeing content for all owned channels: website, corporate blog, magazine & tradeshow catalog
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
3 yearsBerlin, Germany
Executive Director PR
Plantage Berlin
- Creation and execution of integrated communication campaigns
- Unit lead of 5 people, reporting to CEO
- Parental leave December 2009–September 2010
- Key Clients: Bertelsmann Stiftung, Mini Cars, Duo Boots, Björn Borg Underwear
Jan 2005 - Dec 2008
4 yearsBerlin, Germany
Managing Director
Poplicity GmbH
- Founder and managing director of public relations agency Poplicity, specializing in fashion and lifestyle PR
- Key Clients: Meltin'Pot Jeans, Björn Borg Underwear, Bensimon Footwear
Jan 2003 - Dec 2005
3 yearsBerlin, Germany
Senior Project Manager
Schröder Schömbs PR GmbH
- Team lead of 5 as Senior Project Manager
- Key Clients: Telekom, Pringles, Stabilo
Jan 2000 - Dec 2003
4 yearsBerlin, Germany
PR Project Manager
Schröder Schömbs PR GmbH
- PR project manager working on several client accounts with growing budget responsibility
- Key Clients: Telekom, Pringles, Stabilo
Summary
I am a senior communications and marketing professional with experience on both the agency and corporate side. I combine strategic thinking with creativity, strong storytelling skills and a hands-on attitude. I strive to future-proof communications and help building love brands.
Skills
- Communication Strategy & Conception
- Localization / Market & Product Launches
- Content-driven Marketing
- Public Relations
- Corporate Communications
- Brand Strategy
- Integrated Marketing
- Copywriting
- Project Management
- Crisis Communication
- Presentation Skills
- Coordination Of Virtual Teams
- Strategic & Critical Thinker
- Proactive
- Organized
- Pragmatic Problem-solver
- Strong Communicator
- Creative Mind
- Lateral Leadership Skills
- Networker & Mentor
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 1999 - Jun 2000
Free University of Berlin
Science Journalism · Berlin, Germany
Oct 1994 - Jun 1999
University of Münster
Diploma in Law, Business Law · Law Studies · Münster, Germany
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