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Eric Plunkett

Questioner · DISC type c
Project Leader at Rios Partners
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Eric is a collaborative leader and design strategist with over 14 years of experience, specializing in human-centered design (HCD) to enhance customer experiences. A graduate of Yale, he has worked across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He is deeply committed to decarbonization and is currently seeking a remote role in the clean energy and sustainability world.

Currently based in Santiago, Chile, as a diplomatic spouse, Eric dedicates his free time to creative pursuits. He has designed several environmentally-themed strategy board games and has experience performing improv comedy, where he also served as a troupes business manager.

Unique fact: During a creative sabbatical, he designed four distinct strategy board games, each centered on environmental themes.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Project Leader
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Personality Overview

How Eric shows up

Not Easily Convinced
Price-Sensitive
Value Seeker

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.

Priorities

Topics Eric cares about

Human-Centered Design
His professional expertise centers on using HCD to uncover insights, shape strategy, and elevate customer experience for mission-driven organizations.
Decarbonization & Sustainability
He is deeply committed to decarbonization and is actively seeking roles in the clean energy and sustainability sectors, reflecting a core professional and personal mission.
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Career

Work history

9-2023 - 3-2025
Project Leader
Rios Partners
11-2022 - 9-2023
Senior Consultant
Rios Partners
2-2021 - 10-2022
Consultant
Rios Partners
8-2017 - 2-2021
Sabbatical - Board Game Design & Improv
Creative pursuits
8-2016 - 8-2017
Green Investment Specialist
Global Green Growth Institute
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2012 - 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Yale School of Management
2012 - 2015
Masters of Environmental Management (MEM)
Yale School of the Environment
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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