Eric Barnett

Eric Barnett has diverse work experience in various industries. Eric is currently employed as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Supporting Cast since 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Findaway from 2014 to 2022, where they held multiple roles including Manager of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development Manager. During their time at Findaway, they achieved significant sales growth, developed sales channels, and oversaw the development of a library program.

Before Findaway, Eric served as the President and President-Elect of the American Marketing Association in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Eric played a key role in growing event attendance and membership, expanding member benefits, and overseeing the organization's functions.

Additionally, Eric served as an Adjunct Professor at The University of Akron from 2014 to 2015, where they shared their expertise with students. Eric also worked at Cleveland Metroparks as a Marketing Specialist and Marketing Associate from 2011 to 2014, where they successfully implemented social media strategies and executed comprehensive blog strategies.

Earlier in their career, Eric worked as a Student Activities Graduate Assistant at Cleveland State University and served in the United States Peace Corps as a Small Enterprise Development Volunteer in Jamaica and Mauritania, where they developed marketing plans, provided technical expertise, and implemented sustainable strategies.

Their work experience also includes a role as a Total Loss Concierge at Progressive Insurance from 2006 to 2008.

Overall, Eric Barnett has extensive experience in sales, marketing, business development, leadership, and academia, and has made significant contributions in each role they have held.

Eric Barnett has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Cleveland State University, which they obtained in 2011. Eric also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on International Business (obtained in 2006) and another Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing (obtained in 2005), both from Cleveland State University. Additionally, they have a certification in Sustainable Business Practices from Cleveland State University.