Eric Thomas
InvestorSenior Vice President, External Relations at Invest Detroit
Detroit, Michigan, United States
About
Eric Thomas is Senior Vice President of External Relations at Invest Detroit. He previously served as Chief Storyteller for the City of Detroit and co-founded Saga, a storytelling agency that worked with businesses, nonprofits, museums, and municipalities on brand development and narrative strategy. His writing has appeared in the Financial Times and Detroit Free Press, and he has spoken at venues ranging from community colleges to MIT on topics including media, marketing, and economic development.
Experience
- Invest DetroitSenior Vice President of External Relationscurrent2023 — presentDetroit, Michigan, United States
- Saga MKTGSenior Partnercurrent2015 — present277 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
- City of DetroitChief Storyteller2020 — 20232 Woodward, Detroit Mi
- In The Black SuitesFounding Partner2013 — 2020277 Gratiot Ave Detroit MI Suite 600
- Victory Mobile LLCChief Creative Officer2012 — 2015277 Gratiot Ave. Detroit MI 48226 Suite 600
- Mystic Essence LLCChief Operating Officer2009 — 2012
Education
- Henry Ford CollegeGraphic Design2006 — 2008
Skills & more
Public Speaking99Brand Development99Social Media99Marketing99Graphic Design57Social Networking54Entrepreneurship50Strategy45Research41Web Development36Marketing Strategy36Microsoft Office35
+12 more
Creative DirectionLogo DesignEditingCorporate BrandingDigital StrategyPhotoshopMicrosoft ExcelArt DirectionPresentation DesignStart-upsWeb DesignMarketing CommunicationsLanguages English
From Eric's professional profile.
Colleagues at Invest Detroit
Amber Gladney
Senior Vice President, Administration & Operations at Invest Detroit
Ashlee Cunningham
Program Director, Motor City Contractor Fund at Invest Detroit
Belvin Liles
Venture Innovation Associate at ID Ventures
Briana M. Taylor
Associate Lender, Lending at Invest Detroit
Brittany Fritsch
Vice President, Finance & Accounting at Invest Detroit
Brittany T. Johnson
Executive Assistant, Venture at Invest Detroit
Carrie Lewand-Monroe
Chief Operating Officer at Invest Detroit
Christine Ambory
Associate Vice President, Portfolio Management at Invest Detroit
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