Erin Forbes
About Erin Forbes
Erin Forbes is an Information Technology Project Manager with a diverse background in project management and quality control. She has held various roles in different organizations, including ownership of a business and positions in the automotive and legal sectors.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Erin Forbes serves as an Information Technology Project Manager at Advance Auto Parts, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on delivering IT projects that address specific challenges faced by clients and stakeholders. Her responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, ensuring quality deliverables, and enhancing communication within project teams.
Previous Experience at Advance Auto Parts
Prior to her current role, Erin worked as an Information Technology Project Coordinator at Advance Auto Parts from 2021 to 2022. In this capacity, she contributed to various IT initiatives, gaining valuable experience in project management and coordination within the automotive retail sector.
Entrepreneurial Experience at The Gateau Gal
Erin Forbes was the Owner of The Gateau Gal, a business she operated from 2019 to 2021 in the Orlando, Florida area. This entrepreneurial venture allowed her to develop skills in business management and customer service while also enhancing her project management capabilities.
Educational Background
Erin has a diverse educational background. She studied International Studies with a focus on Relations and Diplomacy, Security and Intelligence, and French at The Ohio State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts from 2006 to 2009. She also completed Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Studies at Columbus State Community College from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, Erin studied French Language and Culture at L'Université de Bourgogne in Dijon, France, achieving a French Language Certification in 2008.
Career Progression and Skills
Erin Forbes has held various project management roles throughout her career, including positions at CuraScript SD as a Junior Project Manager and at Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC in several capacities, including Operations and Project Manager and Quality Control and Training Lead. She is committed to advancing her career as a Project Professional and emphasizes the importance of deliverable timeliness, communication responsiveness, and quality of work.