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Cognizant
Total Duration8 yrs 4 mos
TitleSenior Director, Global Workforce Strategy and Economic Development at Cognizant
Dates EmployedJul 2018 – Present
Employment Duration11 mos
LocationGreater New York City Area
As a senior member of the Corporate Affairs team, Eric is responsible for helping to enhance and protect the company's corporate brand and reputation through programs that drive measurable social change and business value. This includes leading strategic investments in workforce hiring and training programs, broadening the scope and investment in Cognizant’s CSR program, and working closely with our communications and government relations teams to highlight these significant initiatives. Eric works closely with the Chief Operations Officer and other Senior Leaders in maintaining relationships with key business leaders internally and externally, bringing together teams in the development of strategic projects.
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TitleActing Executive Director of Cognizant U.S. Foundation
Dates EmployedFeb 2018 – Dec 2018
Employment Duration11 mos
LocationTeaneck, NJ
Responsible for developing and launching the Cognizant U.S. Foundation, a non-profit private foundation created and funded by Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and skills initiatives for U.S. workers and students. Announced in February 2018 and launched in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 1, 2018, the Foundation was established with an initial grant of $100 million from Cognizant. See less
TitleSenior Director of Global Legal and Corporate Affairs Operations
Dates EmployedJan 2014 – Jul 2018
Employment Duration4 yrs 7 mos
LocationGreater New York City Area
As a senior member of the Legal and Corporate Affairs team, Eric is responsible for helping to enhance and protect the company's corporate brand and reputation through programs that drive measurable social change and business value. This includes leading strategic investments in workforce hiring and training programs, broadening the scope and investment in Cognizant’s CSR program, and working closely with our communications and government relations teams to highlight these significant initiatives. Additionally, Eric is responsible for the day-to-day operating activities of the legal and corporate affairs business unit, including business planning, forecasting, budgeting, productivity improvement, knowledge & risk management, and strategic initiatives. He works closely with the Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer in maintaining relationships with key business leaders internally and externally, bringing together teams in the development of strategic projects. See less
TitleDeputy Chief of Staff to CEO
Dates EmployedFeb 2011 – Jun 2014
Employment Duration3 yrs 5 mos
LocationGreater New York City Area
Senior Corporate Operations leader responsible for managing all operations of the Office of the CEO. Acts as an advisor, proxy, and “second set of hands” for the CEO of a leading global provider of consulting, IT and BPO services. Maintains relationships with key business leaders throughout the company bringing together departments and individuals in the development of strategic projects.
• Established and implemented processes within the Office of the CEO to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the CEO, which has set a precedent for the executive suite and Cognizant as a whole.
• Designed communications program to proactively target and improve relationships with key stakeholder groups and individuals.
• Responsible for special projects including customer & employee escalations, operational interventions and enterprise transformational initiatives.
• Monitors performance across business units/corporate functions; identifies, investigates, resolves and escalates issues, as necessary.
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