Erin Bannen
About Erin Bannen
Erin Bannen is a Training Specialist at Ibotta, Inc., where she collaborates with subject matter experts to develop and deliver training sessions. She has a diverse background in education, having held various roles at Austin Community College and other institutions, and possesses a Bachelor’s degree in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Current Role at Ibotta
Erin Bannen serves as a Training Specialist at Ibotta, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she collaborates with subject matter experts to facilitate and deliver training sessions. Erin partners with training leaders across the organization to address pressing needs and develops training benchmarks to identify performance milestones for new hires. Additionally, she updates existing training materials to ensure alignment with new initiatives.
Previous Experience in Education
Before joining Ibotta, Erin Bannen held several positions in the education sector. She worked at Austin Community College as a Writing Tutor from 2015 to 2019, and served as an Adjunct Humanities Professor from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, she was a Faculty Research Fellow at the same institution for ten months in 2018 to 2019. Erin also worked as an English Teacher at EF Education First for one year in 2015 to 2016.
Tutoring and Research Roles
Erin Bannen has extensive experience in tutoring and research. She worked as a Tutor Sourcing Specialist at Varsity Tutors from 2016 to 2021, where she operated remotely. Her role involved sourcing tutors to meet client needs. Additionally, she served as a Faculty Research Fellow at Austin Community College, contributing to academic research efforts during her tenure.
Educational Background
Erin Bannen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied from 2007 to 2012. She furthered her education at St. Edward's University, where she was a Graduate Student in the Masters of Liberal Arts Department from 2014 to 2016.
Political Campaign Experience
In 2012, Erin Bannen worked as a Field Organizer for the Andy Hathcock Campaign through GNI Strategies LLC. This role lasted for three months and involved organizing campaign efforts within the community.