Kurt Schmitz
About Kurt Schmitz
Kurt Schmitz is an Enterprise Account Manager at TELUS in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, specializing in managed IP access and unified communication strategies.
Title and Role at TELUS
Kurt Schmitz is currently serving as an Enterprise Account Manager at TELUS in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He began this role in August 2020. In this capacity, he encourages discussions about the potential and opportunities that TELUS' services can provide to businesses. Schmitz specializes in utilizing Managed IP access and unified communication strategies to prepare businesses for technological evolution.
Career at TELUS
Kurt Schmitz has held multiple roles at TELUS over the years. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Small Business Account Manager from 2019 to 2020 in Vancouver, BC. Before that, he was the National Account Support Manager from 2017 to 2019 in Burnaby, BC. From 2014 to 2017, he served as a Solutions Specialist in Surrey, BC. Each position has helped him build a broad expertise across various services including Cloud, Internet, Support, Streamline, Marketing, Telecommunications, Unified Communications, Managed Hosting Services, Workplace as a Service, Security, and Mobility.
Previous Employment
Before joining TELUS, Kurt Schmitz worked in various other roles. He served as a Deputy Returning Officer at Elections Ontario in 2014 for a short period in Brampton, Ontario. Before that, he was a Commissioned Product Expert at Future Shop for eight years, from 2006 to 2014, in Brampton Store 051. His experience spans across consumer electronics and retail, giving him a comprehensive background in sales and customer service.
Educational Background
Kurt Schmitz has pursued an extensive education in liberal arts and sciences. He attended York University's Joseph E. Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Urban Policy from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, he studied at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, achieving an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from 2009 to 2010. His academic background has equipped him with a broad understanding of policy, governance, and urban issues.