Erika Blockson, Mlrhr, Phr
About Erika Blockson, Mlrhr, Phr
Erika Blockson serves as the Director of Workforce Management at Parkwood LLC | Mandel Foundation, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in human resources, having worked in various managerial roles across multiple organizations since 1996.
Current Role at Parkwood LLC
Erika Blockson serves as the Director of Workforce Management at Parkwood LLC | Mandel Foundation. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization for three years. In this role, she oversees workforce strategies and management practices, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals.
Previous Experience at Parkwood LLC
Prior to her current role, Erika Blockson worked at Parkwood LLC | Mandel Foundation as a Human Resources Manager from 2020 to 2021. She also served as an Assistant Manager in Human Resources from 2016 to 2020. Her tenure at the organization spanned a total of four years, during which she developed and implemented HR initiatives.
Human Resources Management Experience
Erika Blockson has extensive experience in human resources management. She worked as a Human Resources Manager at ValMark Financial Group from 2009 to 2013 and at Medic Management Group from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Human Resources Manager at Fusion Incorporated from 2013 to 2014 and as an HR Consultant at Cohen & Company from 2005 to 2009.
Educational Background
Erika Blockson holds a Master's Degree in Labor Relations and Human Resources (MLRHR) from Cleveland State University. She also earned a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Change from the same institution. Her undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Maryland / Asian Division, where she achieved a Bachelor's Degree in Management. Additionally, she studied Marketing/Marketing Management at Mount Union College.
Early Career in Human Resources
Erika Blockson began her career in human resources as a Recruiting Coordinator at KeyCorp from 1996 to 1998. She later transitioned to an Associate Project Manager role at KeyCorp from 1998 to 2005. This early experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in HR management across various organizations.