Omar K.

Omar K. has a diverse background with experience in various roles and industries. Omar is currently the Co-Founder and Chief Growth & Operating Officer at Goose Insurance Services Inc., where they have been since 2017. At Goose Insurance, Omar played a key role in expanding the company's offerings to include travel insurance, life insurance, cancer insurance, and more.

Prior to their current role, Omar worked at Hootsuite Media Inc. from 2014 to 2017. During their time there, they held positions as the Global Head of Partner Marketing and Senior Product Marketing Manager.

From 2015 to 2017, Omar worked at EQO Media as a Principal Consultant. Omar also served as a Venture Mentor at The Next Big Thing CO from 2015 to 2016.

Before that, Omar held the position of Vice President, Partnerships at bazinga! Technologies from 2013 to 2014. Omar successfully developed and launched the monetization strategy for the company, leading to its evaluation being doubled.

Omar's earlier experience includes roles at airG Inc., where they worked from 2009 to 2013. Omar started as the Brand Manager and was responsible for leading global brand development and execution. Omar then became the Mobile Marketing Manager, overseeing direct to consumer acquisition and monetization strategies. Finally, they became the Director of Mobile Advertising & Marketing, building and managing the operations of airG Media.

At Teligence, Omar worked from 2006 to 2008 in various roles. Omar started as a Promotions Assistant, where they developed strategies to increase promotional presence. Omar then became the Brand Manager for several brands, followed by the role of Product Marketing Manager for Livelinks, overseeing revenue and profit optimization.

Omar's earliest role was as an Associate Store Manager at Gap Inc., where they managed retail locations and led a team of over 50 employees from 2001 to 2006.

Omar K. has a diverse educational background, commencing with their attendance at Douglas College from 2003 to 2007. During this time, they pursued an Associate's Degree in Marketing Management. This foundational education provided him with a solid understanding of marketing principles.

After their time at Douglas College, Omar K. sought further academic pursuits at Royal Roads University. From 2007 to 2009, they pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce and Entrepreneurial Management. This program enriched their knowledge in business and equipped him with the skills necessary for effective management and entrepreneurship.

In order to enhance their expertise and remain up to date with the evolving digital landscape, Omar K. pursued additional education at BrainStation in 2017 and 2018. During their time there, they focused on SEO/SEM/Analytics, enabling him to develop proficiency in these critical areas.

Overall, Omar K.'s education history showcases their dedication to continuous learning and their willingness to adapt to the changing demands of the professional world. Their diverse educational background in marketing, commerce, entrepreneurship, and digital marketing has equipped him with a broad range of skills and knowledge.