Colin Homer Gillespie
Morehead City, North Carolina, United States
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Strategic and purpose-driven executive with broad general management skills and a passion…
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How Do You Approach Re-Hiring After Recently Restructuring?
How Do You Approach Re-Hiring After Recently Restructuring?
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2020: Predictions, Watch Outs and Origin Stories from Leaders in Education
2020: Predictions, Watch Outs and Origin Stories from Leaders in Education
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International Ed Tech: “Build It and They Will Come” and other intuitive tips
International Ed Tech: “Build It and They Will Come” and other intuitive tips
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Incredible opportunity to lead marketing for a proven player in Education: S&S Worldwide! Contact me if you are excited about joining a great culture…
Incredible opportunity to lead marketing for a proven player in Education: S&S Worldwide! Contact me if you are excited about joining a great culture…
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🎓Edustaff brings home a third Forbes award in one year! This time it’s for the best employers in Michigan. Accolades are one thing. A phenomenal…
🎓Edustaff brings home a third Forbes award in one year! This time it’s for the best employers in Michigan. Accolades are one thing. A phenomenal…
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Today I am writing to share a significant personal decision. I have made the choice to step down as Chief Executive Officer of Toysmith. After much…
Today I am writing to share a significant personal decision. I have made the choice to step down as Chief Executive Officer of Toysmith. After much…
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Appointed Commisioner
Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission - Town of West Hartford
- 5 years 3 months
Environment
Acted as appointed Commissioner and also elected as Commission Secretary.
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Leader
Friends of Hall Lacrosse
- 2 years
Children
Lead fundraising efforts for Hall High School (West Hartford CT) Boys Lacrosse program.
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Learning Facilitator
Dismantling Racism Program
- 2 months
Human Rights
Co-led (three facilitators) an innovative and impactful social change program for middle schoolers at Saint John’s Church in West Hartford CT.
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Youth Teacher
Saint John’s Episcopal Church (West Hartford CT)
- Present 6 years 1 month
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Station Director
”Get Out the Vote” Campaign
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Politics
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Publications
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Brick-by-colorful-brick lessons for life and work
Wake Forest Magazine
I am thankful that staying curious, growing my entrepreneurial skills within companies, giving back and always learning are foundational traits that I developed with my fellow MBA students over 20 years ago in Winston-Salem. Here are some of my thoughts published in the Wake Forest Magazine in January 2024.
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Education Company Employees Overwhelmingly Prefer Remote Work. How Are Organizations Responding?
EdWeek Market Brief
I was pleased to contribute to this 2022 EdWeek article on Education Companies offering remote working to their employees. This benefit is both inclusive to diverse employees and a competitive advantage when hiring.
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Key Note - Tri-State Mini Maker Faire, Lakeville CT – April 10, 2016- “Science, technology, art, and design…as a forum for creativity and conversation”
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Panelist – Global Ecommerce Summit – June 5, 2012 – LEGO D2C EU nominated for “Best Cross Border Web Shop”
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Courses
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Harvard Law School - Program on Negotiation - September 25-26, 2008
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management – Digital Marketing and Social Media Analytics – April 19-20, 2018
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management – Revitalizing Your Digital Business Strategy – March 29-30, 2018
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Yale School of Management – New Science of Marketing - Applying Behavioral Economic Principles – April 10-12, 2018
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Honors & Awards
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Marketing Award - Wake Forest University School of Business
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Wall Street Journal Award for MBA student with greatest potential - Wake Forest University School of Business
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Organizations
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Saint John’s Episcopal Church (West Hartford, CT)
Various leadership roles including Head of Church Board ('13 -'16)
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THE 1892 CLUB, INC.
Member
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Leap Innovations (Chicago, IL)
Business Advisory Group
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New Profit (Boston, MA)
Advisory Committee Member – Personalized Learning Fund
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US Lacrosse
Member
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West Hartford Youth Lacrosse Association (West Hartford, CT)
Coach
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Living out my childhood pop punk dreams in Canada 🍁 supporting Avril Lavigne on the Greatest Hits Tour! Who is coming to a show? 👇
Living out my childhood pop punk dreams in Canada 🍁 supporting Avril Lavigne on the Greatest Hits Tour! Who is coming to a show? 👇
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Incredibly excited to share this new community, open to all educators, looking to make an impact on #literacy.
Incredibly excited to share this new community, open to all educators, looking to make an impact on #literacy.
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I’m thrilled to share that I’ve just wrapped up an incredible summer internship with EY in their People Consulting sector as a Launch Intern!…
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve just wrapped up an incredible summer internship with EY in their People Consulting sector as a Launch Intern!…
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It's been just over two weeks since I got home from the hospital. Between doctor visits, physical therapy, lots of walks and speech therapy planning,…
It's been just over two weeks since I got home from the hospital. Between doctor visits, physical therapy, lots of walks and speech therapy planning,…
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Per Bridget Lawrence-Meigs, Farm Manager at Fairfield Farm: What a summer it has been at the Fairfield Farm! We are so grateful for our hard-working…
Per Bridget Lawrence-Meigs, Farm Manager at Fairfield Farm: What a summer it has been at the Fairfield Farm! We are so grateful for our hard-working…
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How do you celebrate milestones? Today, I continue a tradition that has been a consistent ritual for over 25 years—taking a moment to reflect, set…
How do you celebrate milestones? Today, I continue a tradition that has been a consistent ritual for over 25 years—taking a moment to reflect, set…
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Succession planning is a critical part of long-term success. TRN's CEO Lisa Sacchetti shows how companies can mitigate the risk of key person…
Succession planning is a critical part of long-term success. TRN's CEO Lisa Sacchetti shows how companies can mitigate the risk of key person…
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Calling all SCAD alumni! Join us for Après SCAD in Savannah and reconnect with your creative roots. Dive into hands-on workshops, explore the latest…
Calling all SCAD alumni! Join us for Après SCAD in Savannah and reconnect with your creative roots. Dive into hands-on workshops, explore the latest…
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Very excited to partner with Justin Serrano and the team at Littera Education to support all students in developing foundational literacy skills.
Very excited to partner with Justin Serrano and the team at Littera Education to support all students in developing foundational literacy skills.
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🎓 Edustaff has received its second award from Forbes this year! Proud to be at such a great company. 🏆 Forbes America's Best Employers for Women…
🎓 Edustaff has received its second award from Forbes this year! Proud to be at such a great company. 🏆 Forbes America's Best Employers for Women…
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Great role at a super, mission-led company QBS, provider of Safety-Care!
Great role at a super, mission-led company QBS, provider of Safety-Care!
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