Erika Cober

Erika Cober has a diverse work experience spanning different industries. Erika started their career as a Residential Treatment Counselor and Therapeutic Activities Instructor at Wediko Children's Services in 2008. Erika then worked as an Academic Tutor at James Madison University in 2009. From 2009 to 2010, Erika worked as a Counselor at Rockingham Memorial Hospital's Partial Hospitalization Program. Erika then worked at Oasis Youth Opportunity Center as a Graduate Counseling Practicum, providing counseling and psycho-education to homeless youth in Nashville. Erika also had experience as a Behavioral Medicine Counselor at Vanderbilt University Hospital and as a Graduate Counseling Practicum at Vanderbilt Center for Integrative Health.

In 2012, Erika became a Client Relationship Manager at Headway Workforce Solutions. Erika then transitioned to the technology industry, working as a Senior Technical Recruiter and Lead Technical Recruiter at Robert Half Technology from 2013 to 2015.

In 2015, Erika joined WillowTree, a digital product agency, as a Talent Acquisition Strategist and Technical Recruiter. Erika helped establish WillowTree's employer brand and hiring strategy in North Carolina, partnering with university programs and local boot camps. Erika also wore multiple hats, including Recruiting Coordinator, HR onboarding, event management, and recruitment marketing. Erika was promoted to Senior Talent Acquisition Strategist and later became Principal Talent Acquisition Strategist. In 2020, Erika took on the role of Talent Acquisition Director, and then in 2022, they became the Director of Talent Acquisition at WillowTree. In 2023, Erika transitioned to the role of Director of Talent Operations at the company.

Erika Cober attended Vanderbilt University and James Madison University, but the specific degrees or fields of study are not provided. Erika also obtained certifications in "Counterintuitive Leadership Strategies for a VUCA Environment" and "Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making" from LinkedIn. Additionally, they are a National Certified Counselor, certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors. The years of completion for the certifications are not provided.