George Thomas

I am currently in my first yeat at Wiclay P.S. teaching grade 6 homeroom. Prior to Wilclay, I was at Ashton Meadows P.S. I gained a reputation for having great success with students on safety plans and behavioural Independent Education Plans. Taught grades 3-6. Served as Athletic Rep for 10 years, have been a part of the Leadership Team as a Math Lead, started the Lego Robotics team, Eco-Club and record setting, girls' basketball program. Facilitated fundraising to support programs for students and families in the community. I also was involved with the YREAA as the coordinator for the regional staff volleyball tournament and was the head timer for the area track and field meet, coordinating and running the track events.

Part-time position in which I facilitate and assist in the development and organization of youth events such as technical clinics and family oriented events, often working with players and coaches. During the summer Raptors Basketball Academy, a week long event, I was recently promoted to a lead position and am responsible for developing and delivering the classroom portion of the academy, assisting the coaches with their programs for skill development on the court and helping to organize and logistics.

A not-for-profit organization started by my wife and I, primarily to give children in the Ashton Meadows community, where I worked, the opportunity to participate in rep basketball teams, Jr. NBA programs and camps that are economically feasible for families. We provide an academic portion to our camps and academic supports for our players during their seasons. We have had our players participate in fundraising events such as the Princess Margaret Colour Your Hair for Cancer, in which our group was recognized for the amount they raised.

Managed Executive Suites during the National Bank Cup tennis tournament. Ensured clients in suites had all their needs taken care of, and supported the staff who catered the suites. Some of the clients I was responsible for were, Emirates Airlines, Rolex, American Express and Microsoft.

Worked in the Large Format division, which was responsible for relationships with grocery store chains such as Loblaws, Sobeys and Walmart. Addressed problems with accounting, billing and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction. Oversaw new business development and customer servicing. Liaised between account holders and various departments at Pepsi. Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities.