Josh Wright
MBA in Entrepreneurship & Technology from University of Waterloo, BBA in International Finance from Wilfrid Laurier University, Recruitment Consultant at Circle Square Consulting since 08, Server and Bartender at The Charcoal Group Ltd from 03-06.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Skills: | Business, English, Entrepreneurship, French, German, Languages, Leadership, Management, Writing |
| Location: | Waterloo, Ontario |
| Groups: | RISE MBET Competition |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | European Business School London, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Circle Square Consulting |
| Position: | Recruitment Consultant |
| Time period: | May 2008 - Present |
| Description: | Currently charged with research to determine the feasibility of starting a Canadian Office
Substantial networking (clients and candidates), company / industry research Cold and Warm sales calls to clients to assess needs and acquire mandates Search for candidates with specific skill sets and personality profiles |
| Employer: | Economical Insurance Group |
| Position: | Junior Underwriter |
| Time period: | May 2005 - September 2005 |
| Description: | Demonstrated attention to detail in processing new applications and assisting underwriting staff
Showed exemplary communication skills when working with external brokers to amend existing policies Demonstrated initiative by assuming further duties beyond the normal scope of the role by getting involved in process performance analysis for the integration of a new IT initiative at the firm |
| Employer: | The Charcoal Group Limited |
| Position: | Server and Bartender |
| Time period: | April 2003 - August 2006 |
| Description: | Managed four to twelve table sections with empowerment to deal with customer issues
Ensure customer satisfaction through rapid and efficient service; highly motivational variable pay Showed exemplary abilities to manage time pressures through multi-tasking and time management |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Waterloo |
| Time period: | 2009 - 2010 |
| Degree: | Master’s in Business, Entrepreneurship & Technology |
| University: | European Business School London |
| Time period: | 2006 - 2007 |
| Degree: | MBA equivalent courses |
| University: | Wilfrid Laurier University |
| Time period: | 2003 - 2007 |
| Degree: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | European Football, Cricket, Golf |
| Hobbies: | Art, Reading, Music, Travel |
| Awards: | The Canadian Tire Award, proven success in leadership and academics.
J Alex Murray Award, for drive and motivation to participate in exchange program. |
Josh's Startups (2)
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Jamii Bora
Jamii is an engaging conversational platform where creative ideas are exchanged and stored as valuable knowledge for empowering people to solve social problems in developing nations, like lack of clean water, poor agriculture and health issues.
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SportMetrix
SportMetrix is a progressive social media mash-up focused on enriching the players experience and maximizing performance potential in unique ways.
Josh is Following (14)
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Clip Mobile
Clip Mobile is Canada's first location based mobile advertising platform. It allows you to search save and redeem offers based on your location. Download Clip Mobile at getclip.ca
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Centre for the Advancement of Female Entrepreneurship (CAFE)
CAFE empowers females into reaching their full entrepreneurship potential and making a valuable impact in their communities through new venture creation. It builds the participants' entrepreneurial motivation, capabilities and competence.
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Jamii
Jamii provides an engaging social media platform where creative ideas are shared to empower local entrepreneurs as they solve social problems in their communities.
Josh's Contacts (21)
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Shem Mwangi
Master of Business in Entrepreneurship and Technology, BBA in Finance
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Shannon DeSouza
MBET & Honours Arts and Business and Speech Communications and Human Resource Management both from University Of Waterloo, Founder & Principal Planner at Isabelle Annalise Inc, Campus Ambassador at Research In Motion Ltd in 2009.