Eric C.

Eric C. serves as the Senior Research Manager at Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority since August 2015, where leadership in tourism analytics and research-driven strategy development is emphasized. Prior to this role, Eric held positions as Research Manager and Research Analyst, focusing on tourism trends communication and the provision of research insights for strategic decision-making. Concurrently, Eric has been a Lecturer at UNC Charlotte for over 17 years, teaching a diverse range of Sociology courses while facilitating active learning. Additionally, Eric's experience includes serving as Social Research Specialist at the Urban Institute, where guidance on survey methodologies was provided, and as an Operations & HR Associate at NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, managing HR functions and data analysis. Eric holds a Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.