Erik Bigalk

Business Development Manager @Apg Freight

Kiel, DE
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WORK HISTORY

Oct 2021 — Present

Business Development Manager @Apg Freight

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Brisbane, AU

Leading communications, both internal & external, marketing strategy and outreach for specialty freight firm APG Freight, which caters extensively to the marine, aviation, defence, scientific, mining, medical and manufacturing sectors across general cargo and dangerous goods (domestic & global) allows me to apply my diverse background in MarComs.From attending world-leading conferences and expos to picking up the phone, using AI-powered lead generation tools to maintaining CRM\'s and client communications protocols, this role is diverse in a specialised industry that requires in-depth knowledge and diligent execution from packaging, handling and shipping to delivering our unique point-of-difference to potential clients - locally, nationally and globally.

EDUCATION

1998 — 1999

TAFE NSW

Cert 5, SME Management

1983 — 1986

International Business College, Kiel, Germany

MBA , International Business - Marketing

2000 — 2002

Nortec

Business Marketing, SME Marketing/Social Media

1973 — 1983

Astrid Lindgren School

HSC

2011 — 2012

BET Business College

Cert. SME Business Management, Business Management/Marketing

2010 — 2011

Business College NSW

SME Social Media Marketing, Social Media Marketing

1987 — 1988

TAFE NSW

Cert. Business Services, Real Estate Practices

1999 — 2001

Business Education College

Cert. IV, Vocational Training & Assessment

SKILLS

CopywritingEvent ManagementDigital StrategyArtWritingDigital MarketingPress ReleasesDigital MediaPromotionsWeb ContentOnline MarketingStrategic CommunicationsLogo DesignEditorialCreative WritingAdvertisingMagazinesWebsite DevelopmentCreative DirectionMarketing CommunicationsFacebookPublic RelationsMedia RelationsSponsorshipCreative DevelopmentPhotographyBrand DevelopmentCrisis ManagementNew MediaNegotiationEvent PlanningConcept DevelopmentFreelance WritingBrand ManagementContent StrategyMarketing StrategyBloggingLead GenerationEditingOnline Advertising

ABOUT ERIK BIGALK

With over three decades in the marketing communication, business development, and PR arena I have worked extensively with businesses and brands of all sizes and at all stages of their life cycle across diverse industries, both in Australia and internationally. I am currently looking to apply my expertise in a senior marketing, media, communications, PR or similar leadership role.Positioning a company brand, product or personal brand strongly to its target markets is what I do best. Utilising diversified brand communication strategies has allowed me to achieve over $53 million in free media space for my clients and earn multiple industry/business award nominations and peer recognitions over the past decade-plus.As a business growth and marketing consultant, speaker, widely published writer and avid networker I have affected countless entrepreneurs, start-ups, SME\'s and business operators supporting them with the expansion and growth of their businesses with my depth of experience, innovative approach and tailored solutions.With many years in marketing, media relations, publicity, outreach, events, and experiential as well as online and paid marketing, I have played a key role in raising brand awareness, extending market reach, generating extensive media coverage and growing the client base for businesses across varying fields.My creative approach, diverse skill set and ability to employ technology and solutions-focused approaches are sure to assist your business in taking it to the next level, be it local or global.Specialties: branding, design, creative marketing, wordsmith, PR, content writing, events, publicity, public speaking, negotiation, sponsorship, freelance writing, concept development, media relations, crisis management, brand management, personal branding, business development and everything that falls under the art of growing your brand!

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