About

Erik has been an artist his entire life. Since he was three years old he painted, drew and created books. He has always had a bug for creating things, and not simple things, he has always thought of things on a grand scale.

He spent most of his developmental years drawing and painting wildlife and landscapes. He went to Edinboro University as a painting major, but quickly changed to a Communication Graphics major, choosing to pursue a career as a graphic designer while continuing to be a fine artist on the side.

Erik’s career started at a small advertising agency gaining valuable experience. His career progressed to The Carnegie Science Center’s marketing department, and then to the interactive department at Mullen Advertising, next he went to PMI ’s multimedia department, then back to Mullen as an Associate Creative Director of multimedia. He now is the creative lead in the marketing department at IMPAQT .

Along the way he managed to gain a Masters Degree in Multimedia from Duquesne University and start his own multimedia design company. He also found time to continue to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a famous painter. He’s not exactly there yet, but he has had pieces of work accepted into several prestigious art exhibitions including The Three Rivers Arts Festival Juried Exhibit, The W&J National Painting Show, and The Hoyt National Juried Art Exhibit.

Working at a search marketing company has opened a whole new world of opportunities, gaining valuable knowledge and interest in the new world of digital marketing. Search optimization, paid ad placement and social media are all part of a new and exciting era in marketing and advertising. Web 2.0 is here, get on board or get left behind.

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