Public Speaking and Publications

  • Links to interviews and articles on the web about me:
    http://delicious.com/mg315/billerickson?setcount=100
  • Innovation Camp, “Alternative Work Environments” (June 2008)
  • Texas A&M Ideas Challenge, Awards Ceremony (May 2008)
  • BIL Conference, “Coworking to Coliving, the Digital Utopia” (March 2008)
  • Interviewed by Young Money Magazine (February 2008)
  • Interviewed by Smart Money Magazine twice (March 2005 and October 2005)

Events I’ve Organized

All of these events were organized as a group by members of The Creative Space and others in the community. A passionate group of individuals can accomplish so much more together than separately, and I’m honored to have been a part of these groups.

BIL

March 2008, February 2009

BIL is a free and open science/technology conference, run in conjunction with TED.
http://bilconference.com

BarCamp Texas

January 2008

BarCamp is an ad-hoc technology gathering for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction with attendees.
http://barcamptexas.com

Refresh Bryan/College Station

Started April 2007

Refresh Bryan/College Station, a monthly gathering of business and technology leaders across Texas, usually featuring a guest speaker. Past speakers include Google and Amazon.
http://refreshbcs.org

Employment

Erickson Media Group, Wordpress Consultant

May 2006 - Present

  • I take websites and build custom content management systems with Wordpress.
  • I also advise on Analytics and Search Engine Optimization.
  • Clients include b5media, Techstars, and Mays Business School.

Coursevote, Founder

May 2007 - March 2008

  • Developed a facebook application that allows students to choose classes with the help of friends.
  • Won 6th Annual Texas A&M Ideas Challenge.
  • In March, I stopped pursuing this project. It is still available through Facebook, but is not being developed or supported.

Mays Business School, Web Designer and Photographer

May 2006 - July 2008

  • Redeveloped and maintain many of the Mays Business School websites.
  • Add value to Mays Business School by applying my knowledge of new technologies.
  • Provide technical expertise and photography in the Business School.

iPod in Car.net, Founder

July 2004 - March 2007

  • Developed an online resource for those looking to add iPods to their cars, featuring product reviews, step-by-step guides, and photo galleries.
  • Became the top Google search result for iPod in Car, and increased ad revenue ten fold over three months.
  • Sold company to iLounge in March 2007.

Aesthetic Studios (self-employed), Web Designer

August 2003 - August 2006

  • Created successful, functional websites and other promotional material (logos, corporate presentations, print packages…) for clients such as William Pear International, Yours Truly Gifts, and the Conroe Tigers.
  • Starting and running my own business provided me with an invaluable experience that could never be taught in a business class.

Logic Design, Graphic Designer

October 2003 - December 2003

  • Developed the interface and frontend design of an online application on time and addressed the many problems that arose along the way.
  • Logoyes.com has now been featured on Entrepreneur.com as an award-winning application.

Speed Printing, Assistant Graphic Designer

June 2003 - August 2003

  • Designed print work (brochures, business cards, posters…), developed long-term client relationships, and worked in a group environment.

Education

Oxford University

Summer 2008

  • Took a course in Moral Philosophy over the summer.

Texas A&M University

2005 - 2009

  • BBA in Finance, 3.5 Grade Point Average
  • Active member of the Business Honors Program

Awards and Honors

  • 1st Place - Texas A&M University Ideas Challenge (May 2007)