George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
William Rose, BA
Professor
Biography
William has had a broad range of career assignments in sales and marketing roles starting in the recreation industry in the early 1980s before furthering his education at the university level a few years later. After graduation he transitioned into the technology industry, were he worked for approximately 20 years.
In the mid-2000s William began working for a human capital management company, which eventually led to his interest in teaching. He has been at George Brown Polytechnic since the fall of 2006.
Academic Credentials
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications and Political Science, Carleton University, 1985
Ski Area Management diploma, Humber College, 1979
Sports Administration diploma, Durham College, 1978
Areas of Specialization
Introductory Marketing
Professional Sales
Introduction to Management Decision Making
Areas of Expertise
Business Strategy Planning
Go-To-Market Strategies
Sales Channel and Alliance Set-up
Career Highlights
Canada Post Corporation
Bell Canada
The Globe and Mail
The General Electric Company
The Omnicom Group of Companies
Computer Associates
Franklin Covey
Other Activities
Volunteer – In planning and strategy roles for a range of non-profit organizations such as Earth Day, The United Way and Craigleith Ski Club
Faculty Advisor – George Brown Polytechnic Enactus team
Awards
Presidents Club award winner in 1999, General Electric Canada