Michael Thomas
About Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas is the Campus Operations Team Lead at RippleMatch, where he focuses on team culture, motivation, and engagement. He has a diverse background in operations, marketing, and event planning, with experience in various roles at RippleMatch and other organizations.
Current Role at RippleMatch
Michael Thomas serves as the Campus Operations Team Lead at RippleMatch, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on driving team culture, motivation, and engagement. He is responsible for the profit and loss management within the Campus Operations team. Additionally, he acts as a mentor and leader, emphasizing team development and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Previous Experience at RippleMatch
Before his current role, Michael held several positions at RippleMatch. He worked as the Campus Operations Manager from 2019 to 2021, where he managed various operational aspects. He also served as Candidate Operations Lead and Marketing Lead for brief periods in 2019. In addition, he was a Senior Campus Operations Manager for four months in 2021, contributing to strategic planning and execution within the organization.
Entrepreneurial Background
Michael co-founded UniMarkit, where he worked from 2018 to 2019. His experience as an event planner from 2012 to 2015 in São Paulo, Brazil, also highlights his entrepreneurial skills. This background has equipped him with a diverse skill set applicable to various operational and marketing roles.
Educational Qualifications
Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston College, majoring in Communication and Media Studies with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Leadership. He also studied at Graded - The American School of São Paulo, where he received both Brazilian and American diplomas, as well as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. His academic background supports his expertise in communication and leadership.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Michael's early career includes roles such as a Business Research Assistant at Boston College's Wallace E. Carroll Graduate School of Management from 2017 to 2019 and a Public Relations Intern at Regan Communications from 2017 to 2018. He also worked as a Growth Marketing Intern at RippleMatch in 2018. These positions provided him with foundational experience in research, public relations, and marketing.