Eric Bartels

Marketing & Sales Consultant | Sports Media & Tech Engagement | Educator

Greater Orlando

About

As a Marketing and Sales Consultant with 28-81 Marketing, I infuse startup and early-stage businesses with innovative digital marketing and sales strategies. Our team's efforts have consistently fostered robust business development within the sports, media, and technology sectors, reflecting a commitment to excellence and strategic growth. At Full Sail University, my focus is on nurturing the next generation of sports marketing and media leaders, emphasizing effective communication and engagement across various platforms. This role leverages my skills in marketing campaign development, budgeting, and event and project creation and implementation.

Experience

  • Course Director, Sports Marketing & Media at Full Sail University
    2012 - Present · 14 yrs 6 mos

    Developing future sports marketing and media leaders to effectively communicate and engage omnichannel consumers across platforms and technologies.

  • Marketing and Sales Consultant at 28-81 Marketing
    Mar 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 4 mos

    Providing a host of consultative sales, digital marketing and business development services to startup and early-stage businesses and technology innovators in the sports, media and technology industries. (Formerly DGW Marketing)

  • President at American Marketing Association
    2014 - 2015 · 1 yr

    Consulting with leadership team. Oversaw chapter operations and enhanced members' experiences; galvanized the Central Florida marketing community, and positioned the association for long-term growth and sustainability. Also served as... - Programming (Events) Chair - Membership Committee Co-chair - Collegiate Relations (Interim) Chair Key Highlights: - 93% Board Leadership Retention - 50% Increase in Programming (Events) Year Over Year - 29% Increase in Membership YOY

  • Principal Partner at Sigman Warlow Group
    2008 - 2010 · 2 yrs

  • Manager - Marketing, Communications & Event Operations at Atlanta Junior Golf Association
    2006 - 2008 · 2 yrs