Reynold Thomas Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Work with Helloart curators to present breathtaking art exhibits with precision and care in remarkable spaces within the community.Work with property owners and managers to elevate the ambiance of their spaces, enhance their tenants’ experience and support their community through our art rotation program. Communicate with team members and stakeholders to ensure efficiency and accuracy.Manage all work required in lifting, transporting, and installing artworks.Understanding use of proprietary and operational software.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Delivering engaging art programs to school visit students ages K-12 at the Harbourfront CentreCommunicating with school teachers to ensure that program delivery meets objective needs

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Develop fun and engaging arts-based programming for Harbourfront Centre campsIdentifying key development tools that reflect the organization's values

Toronto, Canada Area

Arts Management: Services and collaborationsAdvocate and represent the artist community amongst collaborative organizationsDeepened my board experience by contributing to the CAMH event planning board as a creative advisory member for their event boardManagement of team including; consultants, creatives such as photographers, videographers, event planners, and PR teamCurator: events and experiences Founder of “Figuration,” a life drawing class designed to support visual artists deepening their skills, and life models looking to expand their portfolios Conceptualize curated experiences and oversee curatorial development and implementation of artistic activation for events based on the appropriate strategy for the event’s audienceDevelop agreements with artists regarding the acquisition, installation, and transportation of artworkCollaborate with creative entrepreneurs, connecting them with industry leaders for mutually beneficial partnerships and financial benefits between both partiesBusiness Development: Sourcing and connections Create business objectives and plans for creative entrepreneurs, while providing ongoing supportExecute multifaceted strategies to garner income generation for creatives in the development of their financial security Prepare funding requests for operational, projects, and capital needs for creative entrepreneurs, creative businesses, and emerging artistsCreate and implement editorial calendars, plans, and social media marketing strategies for clientsBuilding relationships that garner the sales of work and consignment opportunities with national and international galleries Sourcing opportunities through the development of process plans and pipeline management strategiesEducator: Mentor, facilitator and community advisor Develop individual training programs and workshops for artists to achieve their creative and business needsPlan and implement creative curriculums for various schools programs

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

A publishing company focused on works in photography and art.

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Developing tutoring & literacy support programs intended to address barriers in the classroom and at school among Black and students of colour. Focus on creating learning spaces that center the voices and stories of the global majority, teaching the values of equity, inclusion, and diversity while demonstrating the importance of representation.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Develop strategic initiatives and arts programming in support of arts education and development. Identify key partnerships and lead projects

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Supporting the acquisition, growth and retention of valued corporate, private and government funders, while working to build new national partnerships. Providing collaborative creativity in transforming current fundraising and philanthropy strategies while fostering positive relationships with current and potential donors, funders and partners within the arts community.

Toronto, Canada Area

Mentor for the Creative Connect program which is a professional development project for youth, early career artists and creatives seeking capacity building and career building opportunities in the creative sector and beyond.

Toronto, Canada Area

Providing an eclectic and dynamic variety of performing and visual arts courses, programs, performances, and workshops to schools. Encouraging students to tap into their creativity and imaginative potentials in a non-competitive and non-judgmental atmosphere.

Mississauga, On

Bringing forth a variety of workshops including live drawing/sketching, abstract imagery and paint night events.

Toronto, Canada Area

Intimate understanding of Ontario Centres of Excellence programs, ensuring stability and consistency with clients as well as the ability to make the most appropriate connections by way of expertise. Work closely with clients, while managing on tracking portfolios of companies.Work as a portfolio manager reviewing the status of investments and growth, and participating in key account management/review meetings. Main point of contact/ownership of the CRM on behalf of Business Development Operations implementing process improvements and interfacing with all departments to enhance effective tools for efficiency and the information provided within.Implementation of process flow documents and mind maps to ensure a clear understanding of the organizations' strategic initiatives, stakeholders and all necessary steps involved leading towards the project.Developed creative strategies for B2B curation leading to collaboration between SME’s, startups and large corporations.Project lead for key corporate value initiative workshops, on the behalf of Business DevelopmentManage new client engagements, leading new and existing client relationships, resulting in strong partnerships, collaborative strategies and opportunities.Management of client discovery, focusing on partnerships with new companies and sectors

Mississauga, On

Ensured that project administrative functions in Member Experience were managed within the implemented constraints and coordinated the logistics for multiple events with enthusiasm and the most cost-effective measures. Developed process documents for the Compliance process used for tracking examination results and company provincial licenses. As a result, the organization was successfully compliant with all provinces in 2016 and 2017. Implemented a manual with instructions to assist associates with completing provincial license renewals and submit expenses to encourage the company's policy of self-service. This was an efficient process that provided front-line with detailed information to ensure that they received their reimbursements. Developed the provincial compliance matrix which is an effective tool used to transition new management to provincial compliance policies. Project lead for streamlining the process for associates returning to work from leave. This provided Talent and Development with accurate information required to create RTW packages.

Toronto, On

Partnered with Human Resources in improving HR policies and processes by reviewing and updating documents which removed gaps and allowed the department to work more efficiently. Managed Senior Leadership calendars including meetings, travel accommodations and weekly statuses. This provided leadership with the opportunity to effectively carry out daily tasks as a result of having an organized calendar. Provided the Corporate Responsibility team with suggestions of charitable organizations for company community impact initiatives. This allowed the team to build strong relationships with multiple non-for-profit organizations and assist them with achieving their mandates of helping the community by providing donations.

Brampton

Instructed art course for UACS' Youth Arts Initiative Program. The course explored the legitimacy and artistic merit of urban art. Students gained an understanding of urban art and it’s relation to society, the environment and the passion the artist reveals for the city and culture. Students engaged in discussions of the works of influential urban artists including Jean-Michel Basquiat. Working with a variety of materials, students explored the creative process, from drafting ideas to the final completion of work. This provided the opportunity for students to develop life skills in time management, and self-motivation as well as developing technical skills with a variety of visual art mediums.

Professional Certification, Project Management

PMP in progress

English Literature

Activities and Societies: Track & Field team