Who is Eric Wells?
My academic training in communication studies was only the start of a long path leading to a particular skillset that has taken years to cultivate. I have a complementary set of soft skills and technical skills and the ability to seamlessly switch between them. I can write from the heart, with polished pedantry, and with the voice of a brand or organization. I can see big picture concepts without leaving individuals behind. Beyond that, I embrace cultural and technological evolution and excel when learning and applying new skills simultaneously.
After a sabbatical during which I moved to Arkansas and helped care for both of my grandparents (who had dementia) until they passed away, I am looking to transition into the nonprofit sector and a career/life dedicated to public service and helping those in need. While I am using self-directed study and volunteer work to make this transition, I am also forging ahead in the burgeoning AI-driven landscape by building practical, ethical AI-assisted workflows through the same self-directed approach. I use AI tools to support my work; I do not outsource the work to them. Authenticity, efficiency, and epistemic integrity (the discipline of forming beliefs honestly and revising them when evidence demands) are currently in open competition. Skills like writing, research, and organizational communication have never mattered more. Even prompting requires a type of finesse that combines rhetorical devices, interpersonal skill, and sycophancy mitigation, making it a much-needed skill.
I am currently seeking roles (career and volunteer) where careful thinking, clear writing, and ethical judgment are treated as assets rather than obstacles; nonprofit communications, operations, AI training/integration, and writing-centered positions are my current focus.
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Personal Bio:
I grew up in Baton Rouge, LA, and in some ways I have always been a southerner at heart. I have lived in Las Vegas, NV (where I graduated college from UNLV), Sarasota, FL (where I developed professionally and was active in and inspired by the philanthropic community), and family matters have brought me to Maumelle, AR. Here, I hope to launch a new and meaningful career. I have two amazing toy poodles (Ewok & Riker). My main hobbies are writing and gardening, but I also enjoy biking, hiking, and time spent with my friends. I am a self-identified geek. So, I love sci-fi, fantasy, and comic books.
