Kyle Thomas Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, ON, CA

• The purpose of the eHub is to help shape an entrepreneurial mindset across the University of Ottawa campus. The eHub aims to foster a world-class campus-based entrepreneurial ecosystem at the University of Ottawa. We.
• Launched 5 new… Show more The purpose of the eHub is to help shape an entrepreneurial mindset across the University of Ottawa campus. The eHub aims to foster a world-class campus-based entrepreneurial ecosystem at the.
• Launched 5 new programs at the eHub through the Experience Ventures Program (Ideas Lab, Solutions Lab, Match-Up, Student-in-Residence, and the Interdisciplinary Project)
• Placed 380 students in these five Experience Ventures programs.
• Developed and fostered internal partnerships at the University of Ottawa (e.g. Faculty of Law, Telfer School of Management, Faculty of Engineering, Enactus)
• Recruited local startups for the Match-Up Program

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Coordinated webinars/workshops through Invest Ottawa’s Education Centre
• Planned and hosted 390 workshops & webinars with 8,700 attendees over two years
• Hosted special education series including Business for Good and CreativeEntrepreneurship Masterclass Series
• Hosted in-person sessions and successfully pivoted services online due to COVID-19
• Developed procedures to improve client experience
• Worked closely with the Partnerships Team and Invest Ottawa’s corporate… Show more

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Future Proof is a program that assists businesses with identifying new markets, pivoting their business model, and developing and implementing a deep digital transformation plan.
• Lead the Customer Success Squad (team of 5 employees)
• Triage 1,700 clients in Eastern Ontario & update CRM (HubSpot)
• Host 50 training events to improve main street business online presence
• Manage roster of 20 business advisors

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Meet one-on-one with clients and provide business advice to new and existing businesses
• Outreach and relationship building with the local business community
• Host workshops/seminars and assist with the Education Centre programming
• Provide support for our various programs and events

• Manage client intake for the organization including first interactions through completion of requests
• CRM management of client/company information
• Provide resources and appropriate services to clients
• Manage calendars for advisors, IO staff, and corporate sponsors
• Coordinate services and referrals to sponsors and partners (accounting, legal, insurance)

• In.Business is the high school business mentorship program facilitated by Unama’ki College at Cape Breton University (CBU). The program introduces Indigenous high school students to Indigenous business mentors, who are.
• Established and managed the In.Business Program in the Eastern Region (Ontario, Quebec, and Nunavut) in partnership with Nipissing University’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives
• Conducted outreach and presentations to Indigenous high school students
• Networking and outreach with community partners
• Developed the strategic implementation and marketing plans
• Interacted on a daily basis with Indigenous youth, including planning events and overnight conferences

North Bay

• Through the High School Entrepreneurship Outreach program, my role was to engage local secondary schools and school boards in entrepreneurship initiatives targeting high school students. Some tasks included:
• Conduct initial meetings with representatives from all four district school boards
• The implementation of entrepreneurship simulation games in local business classes
• Prepare and host day-long workshops for “Certification Day”
• Developed and presented an… Show more Through the High School Entrepreneurship Outreach program, my role was to engage local secondary schools and school boards in entrepreneurship initiatives targeting high school.
• Developed and presented an entrepreneurship curriculum to the local alternative learning centre school. Students learned how to build a business as a class through ideation and product development. Students were able.

North Bay, ON

• As the Youth Coordinator, I administered initiatives to engage youth in entrepreneurship. I also acted as a liaison with secondary and post-secondary institutions in the region by conducting presentations, workshops.
• Supervised and assisted in the start-up/operations of 30 student-run businesses over the summer
• Ensured students met the program requirements, such as… Show more As the Youth Coordinator, I administered initiatives to engage youth in entrepreneurship. I also acted as a liaison with secondary and post-secondary.
• Ensured students met the program requirements, such as updating their activity log and cash flow statements
• Prepared/facilitated workshops, verified receipts/expenses, conducted site visits
• Prepared reports for each student, conducted exit interviews, and prepared final disbursement requestCoordinator of the FedNor Secondary School Business Plan Challenge

Honours Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Marketing And Organizational Studies

Digital Marketing Certificate, With Distinction