Thomas is a motivated Indigenous university student pursuing a degree in Marketing with professional experience supporting communications and social media initiatives. They have a strong background in content creation, analytics, and collaborative project work in fast-paced environments. They have supported Indigenous participation initiatives, built marketing campaigns, assisted with community and event communications, and gained hands-on leadership experience while supervising summer students.

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Thomas is a motivated Indigenous university student pursuing a degree in Marketing with professional experience supporting communications and social media initiatives. They have a strong background in content creation, analytics, and collaborative project work in fast-paced environments. They have supported Indigenous participation initiatives, built marketing campaigns, assisted with community and event communications, and gained hands-on leadership experience while supervising summer students.

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Thomas is a motivated Indigenous university student pursuing a degree in Marketing with professional experience supporting communications and social media initiatives. They have a strong background in content creation, analytics, and collaborative project work in fast-paced environments.

They have supported Indigenous participation initiatives, built marketing campaigns, assisted with community and event communications, and gained hands-on leadership experience while supervising summer students.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Assistant/Intern - Contract Full-time at Indigenous Resource Netw ork (IRN)
December 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Supported the development and execution of marketing campaigns promoting Indigenous participation in Canada’s natural resource sector. Created and managed digital content for social media, newsletters, and web platforms to increase engagement and brand visibility. Assisted with event promotion and communications for conferences, career fairs, and networking events. Conducted market and audience research to support evidence-based marketing strategies. Collaborated with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent messaging aligned with IRN’s mission and values. Analyzed campaign performance metrics and provided insights to improve future outreach efforts.
Marketing Assistant/Intern - Contract at Indigenous Resource Network
December 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Supported development and execution of marketing campaigns promoting Indigenous participation in Canada’s natural resource sector. Created and managed digital content for social media, newsletters, and web platforms to increase engagement and brand visibility. Assisted with event promotion and communications for industry conferences, career fairs, and networking events. Conducted market and audience research to support evidence-based marketing strategies. Collaborated with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent messaging aligned with the organization’s mission and values. Analyzed campaign performance metrics and provided insights to improve future outreach.
Marketing Assistant/Intern at Indigenous Resource Network
December 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026
Supported development and execution of marketing campaigns promoting Indigenous participation in Canada’s natural resource sector. Created and managed digital content for social media, newsletters, and web platforms to increase engagement and brand visibility. Assisted with event promotion and communications for industry conferences, career fairs, and networking events. Conducted market and audience research to support evidence-based marketing strategies. Collaborated with internal teams and external partners to ensure messaging consistency with IRN’s mission and values. Analyzed campaign performance metrics and provided insights to improve future outreach.
Marketing Intern at Young Canadians for Resources (YCR)
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Developed and pitched a full marketing campaign for YCR during a Dragon’s Den–style competition. Built an influencer-based brand ambassador program to extend YCR’s reach. Planned and hosted networking events that brought together young Canadian interns from various partner companies. Created social media content that boosted YCR’s online presence and engagement. Represented YCR at volunteer events, including the Global Energy Show, and Lilac Festival strengthening community and industry engagement.
Communications Assistant at O’Chiese First Nation
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Assisted with developing internal and external communications for the Nation. Designed digital posters and announcements using Canva. Helped coordinate communications calendars and staff memos, and supported event outreach. Gained experience in professional tone, consistency, and message planning.
Summer Student Supervisor at O’Chiese Recreation
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Supervised over 80 summer students across various departments. Tracked attendance, managed timesheets, and coordinated daily student transportation. Helped plan and oversee student-led events, ensuring timelines and roles were clear. Strengthened leadership skills by balancing structure with flexibility.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing at Mount Royal University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2028
Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at European Innovation Academy
July 1, 2024 - July 21, 2024
High School Diploma at Rocky Mountain House High School
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026
BBA in Marketing (Minor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship) at Mount Royal University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2028
Certification in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Grade A) at European Innovation Academ y (Porto, Portugal)
July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
High School Diploma at Rocky Mountain House High School
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
BBA in Marketing (Minor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship) at Mount Royal University
January 1, 2024 - July 23, 2026
Certification in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Grade A) at European Innovation Academ y (Porto, Portugal)
January 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
High School Diploma at Rocky Mountain House High School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
July 1, 2024 - July 21, 2024
Google Analytics Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026
Hootsuite Social Media Marketing Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026
Keyera Indigenous Award
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026
Google Analytics Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
Hootsuite and Social Media Marketing Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Government, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities