The Professional
  
Eric was last professionally engaged with Penn State Greater Allegheny, located in McKeesport, PA. Eric served as the Director of Continuing Education/ Co-Facilitator of the Mon Valley Launchbox. Eric takes pride in developing meaningful and impactful relationships that bring value to all parties involved. While at Penn State Greater Allegheny, Eric has helped to bridge the gap between the community and campus. In the role of Director of Continuing Education, Eric brought new life into the department by bringing new programs such as Drone Camp, Parent Empowerment Sessions, and workforce training at local schools for parents. In addition to his work with Continuing Education, Eric Also served as the co-facilitator of the Mon Valley Launchbox. The Mon Valley Launchbox/The Penn State-McKeesport Community center is a small business incubator/accelerator and community resource center. Through his work in these two programs, several small businesses have been launched and more than 400 community members have been in engaged in programs. Below is a chronological resume:

 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Penn State Greater Allegheny October 2017-June 2024
Director of Continuing Education 
• Works directly with the chancellor to create revenue streams through continuing education.
• Establishes relationships with local, state and federal legislators to highlight campus programs and initiatives.
• Works as a part of the leadership team of the chancellor to ensure the campus serves as a catalyst for social, economic and educational change in the region.
• Represents the University on a boards and committees throughout the county to maintain a high level of awareness of the needs of the entire community.
• Co-facilitates the campuses small business incubator.
• Plans and implements programming for the Mon Valley Launchbox which helps entrepreneurs accelerate their business.  

Propel Schools February 2014-November 2017
Community Specialist
• Created connection between the Hazelwood community and the new Propel school in Hazelwood.
• Recruited new students to occupy the school to open in August 2014.
• Attended community meetings to asses where and how Propel could enhance the opportunities for the students and families.
• Assisted in the development of community initiatives that broaden the advancement of all the community partners.
• Assisted the Principal in identifying talent to fill open positions. 

Hill District Education Council January 2011-January 2014
Lead Organizer
• Organized and educated parents around current issues and challenges surrounding public education.
• Developed and implemented an outreach strategy to optimize the organization’s community support.
• Created and sustained relationships with community partners by building a consensus among community leadership.
• Developed and maintained content on the organization's website.
• Created and implemented curriculum which trained 47 parents to be better advocates for their children's education.
• Developed a backpack feeding program that was on pace to increase its outreach by 100% in one year.
• Increased broader community awareness of the organization’s mission by development, fundraising and public relations.
• Created key press releases to publicize and brand the organization.
• Managed a team of three parent organizers who work within the three schools of the Hill District.
• Created and maintained relationships with community stakeholders within and outside the Hill District.

UPMC Insurance Service Division June 2012- July 2013
Recruiter/Diversity Outreach
• Developed and implemented outreach strategy to attract diverse candidates to the organization.
• Worked one-on-one with recruiters to match qualified diverse candidates to open positions
• Established and maintained relationships with organizations throughout the region to drive their clients to the applicant pool.
• Planned and marketed recruitment events to draw qualified candidates to a growing organization.  

United Way of Allegheny County (contract) July 2009 – July 2011
Program Consultant - Caught Being Good Campaign 
• Developed and implemented the pilot program targeting academic achievement for elementary school youth.
• Raised awareness and promoted programs in community meetings in target neighborhoods. 
• Obtained student, parent, business and community participation by presenting long-term value proposition.
• Trained staff of partner schools and organizations on how to run program.
  
UPMC Corporate Services, Pittsburgh PA November 2007 - March 2009
Employment Specialist/Community Liaison
• Interviewed candidates to fill temporary positions for 20 hospitals, insurance service and corporate offices. 
• Conducted orientation and managed on-boarding, performance and contracting of temporary employees.
• Oversaw employee relations and community outreach.
• Attended and managed various job fairs.
• Set up onsite interviews at local job search organizations.
Human Resources Recruiting Assistant November 2007 - March 2008
• Reviewed resumes for all open positions throughout organization (e.g. IT, nursing, business units).
• Searched resume banks for qualified applicants and conducted file reviews on internal candidates.
• Conducted background checks on potential candidates. 
• Conducted telephone interviews on potential candidates across USA.


EDUCATION
B.A. in Communications and Marketing, May 2003
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH, 44555



SKILLS
MS Office Suite, Peoplesoft , Grant Writing, Interviewing, Team Building and job specific computer programs.
 
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