Erik Patten
Santa Monica,CA
Summary
Marketing and brand professional with a background in content development, visual storytelling, and community-facing work. I've represented brands at national industry conventions, built relationships with partners and practitioners, and supported brand initiatives across both digital and in-person channels. Outside of work I practice yoga regularly, surf, and attend breathwork classes wellness isn't just a career interest, it's genuinely how I live. I'm drawn to brands that build real community through movement and culture, and Alo is exactly that kind of brand.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative & Brand Consultant
Erik & Aura
Los Angeles, California
08.2025 - Current
- Led visual styling and creative direction projects for residential and retail-focused clients.
- Built mood boards, layouts, and presentations that translated abstract ideas into cohesive visual experiences.
- Managed client communication, timelines, and project coordination from concept through execution.
- Stayed closely connected to evolving trends across interiors, wellness, fashion, and visual culture.
- Supported small brands and creative projects through storytelling, presentations, and visual identity development.
Brand & Community Marketing Support Intern
Kimera Labs
Los Angeles, CA
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Traveled to Las Vegas to represent the brand at national industry conventions, connecting with medical professionals and building relationships with potential buyers and partners.
- Supported partnership outreach through Zoom meetings with doctor practices across LA, communicating product value and following up to move conversations forward.
- Contributed to brand marketing through content creation, visual storytelling, and audience research across digital platforms.
- Created presentations, decks, and branded materials for outreach, partnerships, and internal use.
- Helped grow social engagement through more consistent and audience-aligned content.
- Managed multiple projects at once in a fast-paced startup environment while staying organized and detail-oriented.
- Conducted market and competitor research to identify emerging trends and positioning opportunities.
- Maintained marketing databases, outreach tracking, and client records to support the team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Marketing)
California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2025
Skills
- Brand storytelling & visual communication
- Community & partnership relationship-building
- Social media content (Instagram, TikTok)
- Event & community activation support Presentation, deck & mood board design
- Trend research & cultural awareness
- Adobe InDesign & Photoshop PowerPoint, Word & Excel Copywriting & brand messaging
- Project coordination & organization
Timeline
Creative & Brand Consultant
Erik & Aura
08.2025 - Current
Brand & Community Marketing Support Intern
Kimera Labs
09.2024 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Marketing)
California State University-Northridge