Where does Eric Thomas work?

Eric Thomas is Senior Vice President, External Relations at Invest Detroit.

Where did Eric Thomas go to school?

Eric Thomas studied at Henry Ford College (Graphic Design).

Eric Thomas

Investor

Senior Vice President, External Relations at Invest Detroit

Detroit, Michigan, United States

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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

Skills & more

Public SpeakingBrand DevelopmentSocial MediaMarketingGraphic Design57Social Networking54Entrepreneurship50Strategy45Research41Web Development36Marketing Strategy36Microsoft Office35

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Creative DirectionLogo DesignEditingCorporate BrandingDigital StrategyPhotoshopMicrosoft ExcelArt Direction

Languages English

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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

Frequently asked questions

Who is Eric Thomas?: 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.
Where does Eric Thomas work?: Eric Thomas is Senior Vice President, External Relations at Invest Detroit.
Where did Eric Thomas go to school?: Eric Thomas studied at Henry Ford College (Graphic Design).

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Shared employers

Also worked at City of Detroit3

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