Erin Carson Harper
About Erin Carson Harper
Erin Carson Harper serves as the Head of People Operations at Marco Polo, a position she has held since 2021. She has a diverse background in human resources, having worked in various roles at companies such as Getty Images, Simple Finance, and Geocaching.
Work at Marco Polo
Erin Carson Harper has been serving as the Head of People Ops at Marco Polo since 2021. In this role, she oversees various aspects of human resources, focusing on enhancing employee engagement and optimizing operational efficiency. Her leadership in people operations contributes to the company's culture and workforce development.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Marco Polo, Erin held several key positions in human resources. She worked as the HR Manager at Getty Images for 10 months in 2014-2015. Following that, she served as the Vice President of People at Simple Finance from 2015 to 2021, where she managed HR strategies for six years. Additionally, Erin was the HR Manager at Geocaching from 2011 to 2014 and began her career as an HR Coordinator at Moss Adams LLP from 2008 to 2011.
Education and Professional Training
Erin Carson Harper studied at Western Washington University, where she earned a BA in Economics and Political Science from 2004 to 2008. She also attended The Coaches Training Institute, completing a Professional Co-Active Life Coach program from 2012 to 2013. Furthermore, she studied Spanish at the University of Oviedo in Spain, enhancing her language skills.
Career Development Timeline
Erin's career in human resources spans over a decade, beginning as an HR Coordinator at Moss Adams LLP from 2008 to 2011. She then progressed to HR Manager roles at Geocaching and Getty Images. Following her tenure at Getty Images, she took on a leadership role as Vice President of People at Simple Finance before her current position at Marco Polo.