Erin Speirs McCarthy

Erin Speirs McCarthy has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Erin Speirs started their career as a Sales Specialist at REI from November 2000 to December 2002. Erin Speirs then worked as a Systems Manager at Costa Rican Vacations from March 2003 to May 2008, where they designed an integrated management information system and led a team to improve sales and efficiency.

Erin attended Northern Virginia Community College from May 2008 to September 2010, during which they pursued their education full-time. Afterward, they joined REI again and held various roles, including REI Sales & Customer Service Specialist, Banker, and In-Store Outdoor School Instructor, from September 2010 to June 2013. In this position, they worked in multiple capacities, including as a store banker, customer service representative, and cashier.

From June 2013 to May 2015, Erin was a Retail Sales Manager at REI, where they directed retail sales operations and managed a team of up to 30 employees. Erin Speirs also designed and implemented the store's first in-store Fitness Department and coordinated inventory logistics.

In 2015, Erin joined YETI Custom Shop (Rambler On) as the Director of Customer Success. During their tenure, they managed the startup DTC operations and oversaw rapid growth, increasing staff from 5 employees to 72. Erin Speirs also guided the organization's vision and policies to grow sales and production significantly.

In 2017, YETI acquired YETI Custom Shop, and Erin transitioned to YETI as a Customer Experience Group (CEG) Manager - Custom. In this role, they continued as the product owner, executing B2B sales and custom e-commerce strategies across platforms.

Erin's role at YETI evolved over the years, and they served as the Business Lead, CEG e-comm and Sales, Project Fusion, from January 2018 to March 2019. Erin Speirs played a key role in business development and served as a subject matter expert in sales and e-commerce customization.

From February 2019 to October 2022, Erin held the position of Project Management, Manager Corporate Sales at YETI, where they were responsible for overseeing the B2B Corporate Sales business. Erin Speirs defined the product vision, shaped sales offerings and department processes, and delivered a customer-centric experience.

Erin's most recent role, starting in September 2022, is the Senior Manager, Corporate Sales Operations at YETI, where they currently work. Additional details about this role were not provided.

Throughout their career, Erin has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic thinking, and expertise in sales, e-commerce, and project management. Erin Speirs has played integral roles in growing businesses, improving systems and processes, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Erin Speirs McCarthy has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in Photography, which they obtained from George Mason University in the years 2008 to 2012. Erin Speirs also has an Associate of Applied Science degree in Photography and Media from Northern Virginia Community College, which they earned from 2007 to 2012. In 2020, Erin completed a Coding Bootcamp focused on Front End Web + Mobile Development at Nucamp. Additionally, they pursued a Certification in Full Stack Development with a focus on JavaScript at Austin Coding Academy starting in 2019. Erin has also obtained additional certifications, including Excel 2019 Essential Training and How to Give Negative Feedback to Senior Colleagues, from LinkedIn in May 2020.