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title: Employee Spotlight - September 2020 - GDS Associates, Inc
description: Erica Eklind Human Resources | Marietta, GA The Employee Spotlight for September 2020 is Erica Eklind. Erica joined GDS in January 2018 as a Human Resources Generalist. Erica graduated from Kennesaw State University with a degree in Business Management.  She has been working in HR for 6 years, while maintaining her SHRM-CP and affiliations with […]
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# [Employee Spotlight - September 2020 - GDS Associates, Inc](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/employee-spotlight-september-2020)

 Written by [GDS Associates, Inc](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/author/gds-associates-inc) | Sep 1, 2020 4:00:00 AM

# Erica Eklind

## Human Resources | Marietta, GA

The Employee Spotlight for September 2020 is Erica Eklind. Erica joined GDS in January 2018 as a Human Resources Generalist. Erica graduated from Kennesaw State University with a degree in Business Management.  She has been working in HR for 6 years, while maintaining her SHRM-CP and affiliations with SHRM Atlanta and SHRM National. The onset of COVID-19, along with a handful of other 2020 challenges, has been an interesting learning curve for all HR professionals and remains at the forefront of Erica’s evolving responsibilities.

#### What do you enjoy doing on your day off?

I relocated to South Florida last year and spend a lot of time at the beach with my family. I also like DIY home projects, so I constantly have a list of things I’m working on. I enjoy restoring old furniture, giving it new life, and selling it!

#### .Do you have a favorite quote?

“You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way!” – Dr. Seuss

#### Any career lessons you have learned thus far?

It is never the wrong time to do the right thing.

#### Fun fact about yourself.

I’ve traveled to 23 different countries and majority of the continental USA. Growing up, I wanted to be the host on a travel TV show.

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