Product Developer/ Editor @ Strang Communications; 1999 – 2003 Orlando, Florida

Created, designed, wrote, edited, and managed ProFiles, an innovative e-Journal for more than 8,500 youth pastors and leaders worldwide and youthchurch.com, a former portal for youth pastors and leaders; Served as product developer, lead editor, contributing writer, and project manager for a variety of curriculum projects for children and teens. Helped redesign the product development process for Strang, including the development of many forms and systems necessary within that process.

Director of Communications @ Wekiva Assembly; 2004 – 2007 Orlando, Florida

Designed and managed all organizational branding (concept to completion, including content development), with a focus on identity, web, and promotional materials. Responsible for all internal graphic designs and promotion of weekly events. Managed staff development of blogs and other communications tools.

eLearning Architect @ Life Care Centers of America; Sep 2007 – Oct 2011 Cleveland, TN

Developed eLearning strategy and courses for LCCA’s 35,000+ employees using my Learning CURVE© model. Worked in Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Captivate, Dreamweaver, Acrobat Pro), Trivantis Lectora, Articulate, and Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint). Often involved in writing and editing. Successfully lead a team in re-branding LCCA Human Resources department.

2 yrs on Social Media Committee for LCCA

Managing Editor and Designer, RealLife Curriculum @ Pathway Press; 2009 – 2012 Cleveland, TN

Created, designed, edited, and helped write quarterly young adult Sunday school curriculum for more than 4,000 congregations nationwide. Curriculum is based on my Learning CURVE© model of training and presentation.

Executive Board, Marketing Committee Co-Chair @ Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland, TN; 2009 – Present

Digital Strategist @ The Alderman Group; Jan 2013 – Present Cleveland, TN

Work with clients to develop a brand strategy, specifically as it relates to designing and executing that strategy through social media. Manage multiple clients, each with multiple social media accounts. Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly analytics of all social channels. Help create social shareable graphics, and occasionally develop logo identities for clients. Voice-over work when needed for radio or television spots.

1999 2004 2007 2009 2013

Lee University, TN Double Major

in Christian Education and

Psychology

United States Army National

Guard, 44Bravo, Honor

Graduate

Inscape Certified DiSC Trainer

Graduate Dale Carnegie

Institute: Effective

Communications & Human

Relations; High-Impact

Presentations

Project Management via Gaston

College, NC

Course completions @ New

Horizons Computer Learning

Center: Photoshop, Illustrator,

Flash, XML.

I have a wide array of skills, experience, and knowledge which include:

Teaching and Writing

A “word-smith” at heart, I love to communicate fundamental truths that

might be helpful in causing others to grow and learn.

Organizing and Structuring

Systemic thinking requires someone who can understand the intricacies of

sometimes disparate elements. Put me in almost any system and I will likely

find a way to improve it, making it more efficient and effective.

Imagination and Creativity

I actively seek opportunities to “think outside the box” and do the

unexpected.

Layout and Design

I’ve studied art and design principles since high school. A portfolio is available at pinterest.com/ericwilbanks/my-work/

Counseling and Listening

My ability to “hear what is not said” and to “read between the lines” has made

me an apt counselor and leader. My analytical tendencies make me a studied

and attentive listener.

My real strength lies in my brand-focused mindset, allowing me to establish consistency of voice across multiple products, lines of communication, and business units. My skills and experience in writing, editing, design, and education are what allow me to implement that brand mentality on a day-to-day basis.

My professional experience working with websites, social media, email campaigns and newsletters, and print collateral for a variety of organizations and products is well-documented across the “interwebs.”

I HAVE A LONG, RICH HISTORY IN COMMUNICATIONS.

Eric Wilbanks

Image Architect

They say image is everything.For my tastes, that’s a little over the top. Nevertheless, the way we present ourselves to the world around us can help establish or destroy our reputations before we get a chance to prove them with substance. The question is: What message are you sending and does it really communicate who you are?

Using a well-honed process, I can help you craft major and minor aspects of your

brand image—from social media and content marketing to graphic design, advertising,

and much more—in a way that expresses the very heart of your organization.

Is it possible that you and I share the same goals?

� Do you want a brand

ambassador who can help you and your team to see how each piece of the puzzle fits into an

overarching strategy?

�Do you want a writer and editor

who labors over words and phrases because he

understands the stakes of miscommunicating?

�Do you want a graphic designer

who cares deeply about communicating a strong,

consistent message through visual mediums?

Your message matters. You need someone with the skills and passion to help you articulate it. I can do that. Here’s how.

I HAVE A LONG, RICH HISTORY IN COMMUNICATIONS.

Image Architect @ EricWilbanks.com; 2004 – Present (9 years)

Designer, educator, writer, & branding enthusiast. Inscape Certified DiSC Trainer. Branding Services include web maintenance, print media, identity, writing, editing, and voice-overs.

FACT: I spent 3+ years as an on-air personality in both Chattanooga and Cleveland (WDRZ, 103.1; WJRX, 107.9)

FACT: I won an Award of Merit from the Society for Technical Communication, Middle Tennessee Chapter, for 2008–2009 Technical Publications Competition.

I LOVE TO LEARN. SOME OF MY STRENGTHS AT A GLANCE.

I HAVE A LONG, RICH HISTORY IN COMMUNICATIONS. THINGS THAT MAKE ME TICK.

InScape’s DiSC Personality ProfileThe Creative Pattern (CD)

Characterized by a desire for tangible

results yet counterbalanced by an

equally strong drive for perfection.

Displays aggressiveness tempered

by sensitivity. Influences others

by setting a pace in developing

systems and innovative approaches.

Valuable change agent with a drive

for perfection, considerable planning

ability, and sound judgments in

implementation. Goal: unique

accomplishments; freedom to explore

and authority to examine and retest

findings. Fears: not being influential;

failure to achieve personal standards.

The Keirsey Temperament SorterThe Mastermind Rational (INTJ)

Pragmatic, skeptical, self-contained and focused on problem-solving and systems

analysis. Independent, strong-willed, strategic leader. Even-tempered, trusts

logic, yearns for achievement, seeks knowledge, prizes technology and dreams of

understanding how the world works. Thrives in contingency planning for complex

operations. Abstract in communication and utilitarian in implementing goals. Can

become highly skilled in strategic analysis. In terms of innovation towards change,

the INTJ tends to focus on Level 6 Different: Doing things no one else is doing.

The Birkman Color Grid Interest Color is Green—Represents a natural focus on

the “helping” professions such as teaching, training and

counseling.

Style Color is Blue—I thrive in cutting edge, informally

paced and future-oriented environments.

Work Priorities are Investigative—Strong desire to

research, create and communicate in a variety of ways.

Clifton Strengthsfinder My Top Five

1. Strategic

2. Relator

3. Learner

4. Individualization

5. Ideation

Okay, *looks* great. But were clients happy with my work?

My list of “Endorsements” and “Recommendations” on LinkedIn should speak for themselves:

https://twitter.com/ericwilbanks

https://plus.google.com/u/0/+EricWilbanks

http://instagram.com/ericwilbanks

http://www.pinterest.com/ericwilbankshttp://www.ericwilbanks.com