Erica Schmidt
About Erica Schmidt
Erica Schmidt is a Human Resource Manager with extensive experience in various roles within the field. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies and an MBA in Human Resources, and has worked for multiple organizations, including Kennametal and BAYADA Home Health Care.
Work at Kennametal
Erica Schmidt has been serving as a Human Resource Manager at Kennametal since 2017. In this role, she oversees human resource functions across three U.S. plants. Her responsibilities include implementing HR strategies, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Schmidt's experience in human resources allows her to effectively support the workforce and contribute to the company's operational goals.
Education and Expertise
Erica Schmidt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Science with a concentration in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, which she completed from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources from Liberty University in 2015. Additionally, she completed prerequisite courses in Speech-Language Pathology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Background
Before her current position at Kennametal, Erica Schmidt accumulated diverse experience in various roles. She worked as an Executive Assistant at Estes Express Lines from 2004 to 2009 and later served as a Medical Records Manager at Cone Health from 2011 to 2015. Schmidt also held positions as a Service Advisor at Asbury Automotive Group and as an On Call Manager at BAYADA Home Health Care, showcasing her versatility in both administrative and managerial capacities.
Previous Employment Experience
Erica Schmidt has a strong background in human resources and customer service. She worked as a Human Resources Manager at Consolidated Container Company for eight months in 2016 and as a Customer Experience Specialist at American Express for one year from 2010 to 2011. Her roles have equipped her with skills in employee management, customer relations, and operational support, contributing to her effectiveness in human resources.