Eric Whaley

Eric Whaley has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Eric began their career in the US Army as a Combat Engineer from August 2012 to December 2015. After their military service, Eric worked as a Delivery Driver for FedEx from August 2015 to October 2019.

In 2018, Eric gained experience in public relations as an intern at Bibi Beverages before moving on to a Public Relations Internship role at SplashCoworking from August 2019 to November 2019.

Eric then pursued higher education in January 2020, participating in a Study in America program at Texas State University. Subsequently, they interned as a Communication Intern at the Public Utility Commission of Texas from February 2020 to April 2020.

Continuing their career in communications, Eric worked as a Communications Specialist/Manager at FedEx Ground from May 2020 to October 2020, where they created various communication materials and managed relationships with terminal managers.

In 2021, Eric joined the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Information Specialist 3 from February 2021 to April 2021. Eric then transitioned to the role of Community Engagement Specialist at Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District from April 2021 to April 2023. In this role, they managed social media, executed brand promotion activities, and acted as the managing editor of the external website.

Eric's most recent work experience is as a Communications Specialist at Neighborly® since April 2023. In this role, they support the Director of Communications and PR in public relations efforts for the Franchise Development department, including drafting content, coordinating media opportunities, and creating internal communications for franchise owners.

Overall, Eric Whaley has a strong background in communications, public relations, and management, with experience in a variety of industries.

Eric Whaley started their education at Austin Community College in 2016. The duration of their studies there is not provided, and it is unknown whether they obtained a degree or pursued a specific field of study during that time.

Eric then attended Texas State University from 2018 to 2019, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations and Mass Communications.

In terms of additional certifications, Eric obtained the Hootsuite Platform Certification from Hootsuite in November 2019. In May 2018, they completed the PowerPoint 2016 Essential Training and the Word 2016 Essential Training, both from LinkedIn.