Erin Earlywine

CEO

Los Angeles, California, United States23 yrs 2 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Empowered over 300 individuals to secure jobs.
  • 3x IRONMAN World Championship finisher.
  • Passionate about developing people and partnerships.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Nonprofit Leader specializing in workforce development and community empowerment.

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Skills

Core Skills

Non-profit ManagementCareer ManagementNew Business DevelopmentCoachingEvent Planning

Other Skills

Business Relationship ManagementCritical ThinkingBusiness DevelopmentMarketingTeam BuildingCreative Problem SolvingOnboardingRecruitingNon-profit Program DevelopmentJob CoachingResearchLeadershipFitness TrainingNonprofit OrganizationsSales

About

I’m on a mission to create access to opportunity, empowering system-impacted young adults and underserved communities to build stability, confidence, and careers they love. As Executive Director of Merge Opportunities, I connect individuals to meaningful employment through our Employment Readiness Programs, offering hands-on guidance, professional training, and the kind of support that truly changes lives. Since 2023, we’ve helped more than 300 people secure life-changing jobs and career pathways. As a leader, I believe in leading by example, combining strategy, compassion, and accountability to inspire teams to aim higher and achieve measurable impact. I’m a coach at heart, both on and off the field, passionate about developing people, building partnerships, and driving programs that deliver lasting results. Beyond the nonprofit world, I bring the same competitive spirit, discipline, and results-driven mindset that have shaped my athletic career. I’m a 3x IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship finisher, 3x Team USA Triathlete, and 2x Spartan World Championship competitor, with more than 18 years of coaching experience. These experiences taught me the power of perseverance, teamwork, and purpose-driven performance - values I bring to every partnership and program I lead. My work is about more than jobs—it’s about building bridges, restoring hope, and creating pathways to economic mobility. Let’s connect and collaborate to create real, lasting change together. 💙

Experience

23 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
7 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
17 yrs 6 mos
Current Experience

Merge opportunities

Executive Director

Dec 2022Present · 3 yrs 5 mos · Long Beach, California, United States · Hybrid

  • Lead a workforce nonprofit connecting motivated young adults (18–28) to growth careers. Build employer pipelines, launch apprenticeship/internship pathways, and improve retention through post-placement support.
  • Career outcomes: 279+ placements since 4/2023; 400+ resume sessions; 272 mock interviews (add your 90-day/12-month retention % when ready).
  • Partnerships: Secured and grew employer network; advancing MEC/ETP strategy to reduce training costs and upskill teams.
  • Programs: Workforce EDGE (readiness), IGNITE (apprenticeships & internships), LEAD (post-placement mentorship).
  • Wraparound: Coordinated housing links, financial literacy, attire & essentials to stabilize early employment.
  • Funding & governance: New grants/sponsorships (e.g., $90K AHEAD); prepping board for 2026 plan + January retreat; recruiting strategic directors/advisors.
Business Relationship ManagementCritical ThinkingBusiness DevelopmentCareer ManagementMarketingTeam Building+12

Lululemon

Brand Ambassador

Aug 2019Jan 2024 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Iwalkfree, inc.

Vice President of Sales

Oct 2013Aug 2019 · 5 yrs 10 mos · Long Beach, California

  • I am hustling everyday! Currently launching a world class orthopedic medical device into multiple channels domestically and abroad. Assisting startup company iWALKFree in all sales related operations and business development. Tasked with presenting and selling this new technology into DME's, online retailers and institutions across North America. Create and maintain a category leader and best selling device on Amazon that is game changing for someone with a lower leg non-weight bearing injury. Sold into 28 NFL teams, stocked in over 800 DMEs and large pharmacy chains. Contracted with large healthcare organizations and built awareness in the medical community to bring this crutch alternative option to the patient. Increased physician referrals by over 100% year over year. Key wins - awarded best retail product & most innovative product at top medical conferences including - MedTrade, ECRM AOPA and MEDICA World Trade Fair. Have been consistently increasing new business each quarter since our launch.

Motive workforce solutions

Chief Inspiration Officer

Nov 2011Present · 14 yrs 6 mos · Huntington Beach, California, United States · Hybrid

  • Engagement: Design team events, recognition rhythms, and feedback loops that raise energy and retention.
  • Talent: Support BD/recruiting to match great people with meaningful roles; nurture long-term client relationships.
Team BuildingNew Business DevelopmentResearchSales & MarketingSales OperationsBusiness-to-Business (B2B)

Try-fit

COACH / Health & Wellness Consultant

Jan 2009Dec 2022 · 13 yrs 11 mos · Long Beach, Ca

  • Founder and Director of a non-profit sports and recreation company. Built membership from zero to over 250 clients and volunteers who are active in the Long Beach, CA fitness community. Created and ran a Youth & Junior Elite Triathlon team and Beginner Adult Multi-Sport Club. Additional events founded and managed include the Bayshore 70.4 half iron distance triathlon, Children Today’s 5/10K charity run and the Love Long Beach Festival. Conducted educational seminars and created health awareness campaigns pertaining to holistic health and injury prevention at work-sites for Naked Juice, Two Roads Professional Resources and iWALK-FREE
Team LeadershipTeam BuildingCoachingEvent PlanningTraining

Belmont athletic club

Group X Fitness Instructor

Nov 2008Present · 17 yrs 6 mos

  • Bootcamps, Spin, Run, Circuit Training! Everything fit and more!!

Pepsico

National Account Manager

Jan 2007Nov 2008 · 1 yr 10 mos · United States

  • Played an integral role on the key account sales management team, which was responsible for the brand growth of over 300%, leading to brand acquisition by PepsiCo/QTG. Throughout the transition to QTG, cultivated the private label brand at Trader Joe’s and consistently exceeded quarterly sales goals by 15%. Also managed and expanded the convenience, gas, and drug channel, including 7-Eleven (on a national scale), Shell, CVS, Walgreens and other smaller retail chains.

Naked juice

Regional Sales Manager

Oct 2005Nov 2008 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Southwest Region

  • Responsible for business development at retail grocery and warehouse stores such as Costco in the Southwest region. Consistently met sales goals including selling in all new market SKU’s, executing promotional packages and increasing ACV within channels. Identified strategic selling opportunities establishing brand growth at Ralph’s, Albertson’s and Wholefood’s markets. Created schematics and proposed revenue enhancing opportunities based on IRA data and specific account productivity. In a nut shell beat the competition!

Pine ave s&g llc

Operations Manager

Jan 2003Aug 2005 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Long Beach, California

  • 10,000 Sq Ft. Restaurant
  • Ran daily operations.

Education

California State University-Long Beach - College of Business

Bachelor of Science - BS — International Business & Finance

Sep 1999May 2004

California State University, Long Beach

BS — International Business

Jan 1999Jan 2004

Alameda High School

GE — General Aducation

Jan 1996Jan 1999

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