Type Of Business:
E-commerce retail store
Marketing Area:
International
Major Product/SVS:
Environmentally-friendly products
Favorite Business Publication:
E - The Environmental Magazine; Inc.; CSR
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Writing poetry; Exploring nature and environmental issues; Listening to jazz and classical music
Education Degrees:
Master of Human Services, Lincoln University of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1984)
Affiliations Awards:
Worldwatch Institute
Work History:
Job Development Coordinator, Philadelphia Unemployment Project (1992-1994); Human Resource Coordinator, Personal Group Facilitator, Cybex International, Inc. (1988-1992); Vietnam Veterans, United States Army (1965-1968)
Career Achievements:
Delaware Governor's Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation of the Visually Impaired (1985)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of his career were receiving the Delaware Governor's Award for excellence in rehabilitation in 1985, and accompanying governor's proclamation.
Number Of Years In Profession:
37
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his education, work and military experiences, and the support he receives from his parents.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his concern for the environment and worldwide fair trade. Having been a Vietnam veteran also made him appreciate life, the human condition and environment.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Erwin has spent his career in the human services field. His new company searches for fair trade and environmentally friendly products to be provided both off and online. He looks forward to conduct seminars on environmental issues. He attended college from 1969 to 1976. He worked as a development specialist and counselor for the blind and visually impaired. He owned a special private practice for the blind and their families-Interaction Consultants and Associates in 1986 to 1988. He is also a mental health counselor, consultant and instructor. He went back to college in the year 1994 to 1996 to earn his master's degree.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Searching the Earth for fair trade and environmentally-friendly products
Education Certifications:
Certification in Mental Health Counseling
Awards/Honors:
Governor's Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation of the Visually Impaired (1985)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Erwin hopes to experience ongoing professional growth and ultimate prosperity in his current field.