Eric Kerr

Experience

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  The Blue Buddha

  Apr 2011 - Dec 2014

  Integrative Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist

  Areas of Focus: Pain Management, HIV/AIDS, Men’s Health, Mental Health Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Stress Reduction, Corporate WellnessEstablished corporate wellness partnerships with local companies and startups, partnering with HR executives to provide onsite acupuncture services and educational talks. Provided alternative medicine and acupuncture services to a diverse patient population, establishing ongoing therapeutic patient relationships and maintaining all aspects of business operations: marketing, insurance billing, scheduling, and confidential record keeping.www.erickerracupuncture.com Show less

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  Wix.com

  Sept 2013 - Oct 2014

  Licensed Acupuncturist

  Offered onsite community acupuncture and patient education for the employees of WIX's San Francisco call center.

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  Omada Health

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

  Office Experience Manager

  Managed daily office operations, established vendor relationships, emergency preparedness, and supported cultural growth as the company scaled from 60 to 300 employees, nationally. Established company-wide annual Wellness month, reinforcing company mission and values through 20+ diverse health & wellness activities, events, and educational talks.

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  BlackRock

  Aug 2016 - Mar 2019

  Manager, Workplace Experience

  Partnered with executive leadership to facilitate the physical and cultural integration of BlackRock and FutureAdvisor (acquired in 2015); supported business objectives, advised on workplace best practices, change management, and employee health & safety during 2+ years of 50% employee growth and three office locations.Representing BlackRock and FutureAdvisor, I served as a strategic partner with WeWork in designing and building a custom 25,000-square-foot office space. Responsible for critical design decisions and advised on FutureAdvisor business requirements, employee insights, space utilization metrics, technology requirements, and BlackRock global health and safety standards.Core Responsibilities:• Independently managed daily remote office operations, coordinating with BlackRock FM and security teams• Facilitated BLK health & safety standards, led emergency response team of 5, provided fire life safety training and business continuity protocol communication to 200+ employees• Established weekly internal comms updates; facilitated bi-weekly company All-Hands • Managed 15+ 3rd party vendor relationships; budget management• Onboarded 200+ employees: policies, benefits, emergency preparedness • Established employee wellness weekly event programming• Managed space allocation and departmental MAC requests • Provided on-site AV technology support and ticket triage • Coordinated hospitality programming and employee events (+20/month).• Championed Diversity & Inclusion initiatives for two years as an active board member of the BlackRock OUT & Allies employee resource group, advocating for Trans visibility and benefits policy changes Show less

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  WeWork

  Apr 2019 - Feb 2020

  Manager, Experience Development (US West)

  Served as a trusted partner to Fortune 500 companies, consulting directly with C-suite, CRE, and HR executives to identify key business objectives and operational requirements as part of WeWork’s custom design and build product line (Powered by We). A global resource, my team conducted client user research and led the design and implementation of a hospitality and workplace operations solution (across 11 locations globally with a combined TCV of +$20m, 2019/2020), helping companies attract, retain, and engage top talent. Provided thought leadership, training, mentorship, and ongoing oversight for 11 global WeWork Community teams (~25ppl); Provided regional support on 3 San Francisco-based enterprise custom design projects, proactively identifying potential operational issues - mitigating risk and ensuring project success. Show less

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  Holistic WX Consulting

  Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

  Podcast Creator & Host

  The podcast is currently on hiatus, but check out previous (still very relevant) episodes: https://www.ahumanintheloop.ai/workplaceWhile navigating this new reality, I've been fortunate to have some fantastic conversations and debates with industry leaders who share my passion for creating the future of work. So, I've decided to move these conversations to a public forum and start a podcast!

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  DoorDash

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2023

  Program Manager, Workplace Strategy: Design and Spatial Analytics

  Established and led the team responsible for defining DoorDash's corporate workplace strategy, leveraging data to design consistent and equitable workplaces for all DoorDash employees--no matter where they work--while consistently accounting for the region's local flavors and the team's unique needs.Highlights:• Launched 243,000 square feet of redesigned office space across five North American locations.• Designed and released "DD Connect," our employee workplace experience app (white-label, CXApp), to FTE employees, achieving an 82% engagement rate in the first three months. • Oversaw the development of our corporate workplace analytics data governance; navigated the complexities of sourcing desperate data across four siloed teams, leveraging badge swipe data, Wi-Fi heat mapping, and employee survey results to identify workplace behaviors and patterns observed in support of data-driven decision-making. Show less

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  A Human in the Loop

  Oct 2023 - now

  Integrative Coach, Artist, and Writer

  Integrated insights from the intersection of Human Creativity, AI Technology, and Personal Transformation• Launched in Summer, 2023, as a real-time journal of my experience using generative artificial intelligence.• Logged over 1,800 hours using genAI technology to create, comprehend, and communicate. Generative Artificial Intelligence Technology Proficiencies [ongoing]• Generated over 20,000 original images utilizing Midjourney AI, creating various characters with an emphasis on consistent character development and world-building. • Strong proficiency in motion graphics, video editing, and music generation (Runway, Luma, Hailuo Minimax, Kling, Riffusion, ElevenLabs, Suno, Udio). Explore More: ahumanIntheloop.aiA PATH OF INTEGRATIONMy professionals goals have intertwined with my personal journey—discovering ways AI tools have helped me navigate my ADHD, gain deeper access to my creative life, and offered a way to navigate my overwhelm.Being a Sci-fi nerd, I've always approached new technology with a healthy balance of curiosity and skepticism. AI was no different. ​I acknowledge the ethical problems and societal impact, while honoring my personal experience. I'm finally able to move through obstacles that, for my entire life, have prevented my from reaching my full potential. Show less