Hope Erickson

Business Owner  •  LoveHopeStyle- Mission Viejo

 I opened a home business in 2015 out of the love of fashion and helping woman feel confident and beautiful. I do all the buying, merchandising, advertising and accounting for this successful home business. With over 700 clients, I open my doors-weekly in what is a convenient, current and affordable one-stop shop for women.

March 2015 - Present

Event Planner  •  LVL Events- Irvine

Successfully coordinated and executed one wedding a month for their higher end and more mature clients. Obtained quotes from vendors, ensuring that budget changes are incorporated into clients’ wedding plans accordingly, and collecting payments from clients for the services provided. Created time-lines of all wedding-day activities for each client to ensure that everything remains on schedule. I was lead planner for the rehearsal day and wedding day to ensure all vendors committed to their duties and the client and their  guests had the best day of their lives.

February 2010 - December 2012

Owner and Planner  •  Cherish Weddings- Mission Viejo

Wedding design and planner that specialized in the day of planning. This consisted of leading the client to stay on task with approving vendors and providing guidance, referrals, creating the timeline for tasks leading up to the day and executing the day of the wedding.

Proven wedding and event planning experience.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
Strong networking and negotiating skills.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
Detail-oriented, methodical, and creative.

February 2005 - September 2008

Account Supervisor  •  Vertical Marketing Network- Tustin

Provided high-quality service to Warner Home Video while under heavy pressures of quick turnarounds, unusual requests and very challenging specifications and personalities. Managed relations between the client and the design department within the agency to produce several DVD promotions, on packages, sweepstakes and in store.

Integral part of the agency's new business pitches and participated in the presentation.

January 2004 - August 2007

Advertising Senior Analyst  •  Hyundai Motor Company- Fountain Valley

Manage all advertising aspects of National and Dealer Hispanic advertising, which includes broadcast, print, radio, collateral and promotions.
Ensure general market strategies are translated well to the Hispanic Market and those goals were communicated to executives.
Support creative development of dealer materials, production and production costs.
Ensure all advertising reflects the most current incentives and finance programs.
Monitor regional dealer advertising requests.
Manage on-line photography and advertising support for dealers and vendors of Hyundai.

September 2002 - January 2004

Account Executive  •  Hamon and Associates- Santa Monica

Managed creative, production and clients' budget on the Hyundai Advertising Planner (on-line and printed)
Assisted the agencies Hyundai staff and Clients' procedures, product and sharing knowing of managing a car account.
Key Liaison between Hyundai agencies to ensure projects and deadlines are met.

May 2002 - September 2002

Account Executive  •  Bates USA West- Irvine

Accounts: Hyundai Motor America and Aramark Uniform Services
Oversaw creative development and production for automotive ad planner, dealer point of sale kits and corporate print ads.
Attend and manage photo shoots and promotional events.
Interface with the client regularly to facilitate projects and provide feedback to creative staff.
Managed clients' budgets and estimates, provided production schedules, maintained status and contact reports.
Assisted in implementing co-branding efforts with Mongoose and promotional events with WUSA, AYSO and various college organizations.

July 2000 - May 2002

Assistant to Chief of Operations  •  Graphic Communications- Laguna Beach

Prepared sales figures and supported a staff of 10 outside sales reps, which included duties of coordinating sales, vendor negotiations and customer communications.

June 1997 - October 1998

Assistant to National Sales Manager  •  Hyper Skate Wheels

Managed the top 20 national accounts and supported staff of accounts, which included coordinating sales, stock and trade show information.

April 1996 - April 1997