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Erik Hansen, MS, SHRM-CP has a diverse work experience in various roles within human resources and related fields. Erik is currently working at the Charleston Water System as the Assistant Director of Human Resources and previously served as the Human Resources Benefits Administrator. Prior to that, they worked at the City of Charleston as an HR Benefits Coordinator and HR Specialist. Erik also has experience in social media and marketing coordination at The Training Doctor, LLC. Erik gained valuable internship experience at Huntington Internal Medicine Group (HIMG) and West Virginia Wesleyan College, where they focused on HR functions and special projects. Additionally, Erik worked as a Reservationist at Adventures on the Gorge and gained customer communication and planning skills. Erik started their career as a Sandwich Artist at Subway and also served as a Summer Associate Intern at the Appalachian Coal County Watershed Team, where they created a media contact list. Overall, Erik has a strong background in HR, including benefits administration, coordination, internship experience, and customer service skills.

Erik Hansen, MS, SHRM-CP, has a strong educational background in the fields of Human Resource Management and Business Management.

In 2012, Erik earned their Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Human Resource Management from Marshall University. Prior to that, from 2008 to 2012, they attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and obtained their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Management.

Before entering college, Erik completed their College Preparatory High School Diploma at The Academy at Mountain State University from 2005 to 2008.

Notably, Erik also holds an additional certification as a People Manager Qualified from SHRM, which they obtained in August 2021. In addition to that, they obtained their SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification from SHRM in December 2016.

Overall, Erik's educational history showcases a commitment to developing expertise in Human Resource Management and Business Management, supported by both their academic degrees and professional certifications.