CV
Public Speaking and Publications
- Links to interviews and articles on the web about me:
http://delicious.com/mg315/billerickson?setcount=100 - BBC Radio 5, “BIL Conference” (Feb 2010)
- CNVE Executive Board Meeting, “Coworking and Entrepreneurship” (May 2009)
- 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
BIL is a free and open science/technology conference, run in conjunction with TED. It’s now being organized by people all over the world.
http://bilconference.com
BarCamp Texas
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
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
WordPress Consultant
- I build custom content management systems for websites with WordPress.
- I put together and manage teams for the design, development, and implementation of large projects.
- I also advise on Search Engine Optimization and Web Business Practices.
- Clients include b5media, Techstars, Project7, Mays Business School, UT Dallas.
Coursevote, Founder
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Designed print work (brochures, business cards, posters…), developed long-term client relationships, and worked in a group environment.
Education
Texas A&M University
- BBA in Finance, 3.5 Grade Point Average
- Active member of the Business Honors Program
- One of twelve students in the Titans VII class of the Mays Titans program
Oxford University
- Took a course in Moral Philosophy over the summer.
Awards and Honors
- Judge – Texas A&M University Ideas Challenge (May 2010)
- Finalist – New Ventures Competition (June 2009)
- 3rd Place – Texas A&M University Ideas Challenge (May 2009)
- 1st Place – Texas A&M University Ideas Challenge (May 2007)
