Kyle Cushing

Kyle Cushing

Greater Chicago Area
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    Chicago, Illinois, United States

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    Greater Seattle Area

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    Champaign, IL

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    Dearborn, MI

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    Greater Chicago Area

Education

Volunteer Experience

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    Board Member, Sponsorship Chair

    Cara Chicago

    - Present 11 years 3 months

    Economic Empowerment

    The Cara Program (TCP) is a Chicago-based non-for-profit dedicated to helping motivated homeless and at-risk individuals transform their lives through increasing individuals' self-confidence, comprehensive training, permanent job placement, and critical support services. Since its inception in 1991, TCP has placed over 2,500 students into quality, above-minimum wage earning jobs and Cara students have had an astounding 70% retention rate in those positions. In my role I'm responsible for…

    The Cara Program (TCP) is a Chicago-based non-for-profit dedicated to helping motivated homeless and at-risk individuals transform their lives through increasing individuals' self-confidence, comprehensive training, permanent job placement, and critical support services. Since its inception in 1991, TCP has placed over 2,500 students into quality, above-minimum wage earning jobs and Cara students have had an astounding 70% retention rate in those positions. In my role I'm responsible for partnering with socially conscious organizations who seek to take an active role in improving Chicago's workforce economony.

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    Alumni Project Mentor

    OTCR Consulting

    - Present 12 years

    Science and Technology

    OTCR is the University of Illinois' premier student run consulting group. Comprised of ~60 students from the College of Engineering and College of Business, OTCR boasts an acceptance rate < 8% and an average GPA of > 3.75. The firm executes semester-long pro bono projects for companies that range from idea-stage startups to the Fortune 100.

    As a special advisor I am responsible for mentoring current students, providing counsel to organization leaders and sourcing projects for the…

    OTCR is the University of Illinois' premier student run consulting group. Comprised of ~60 students from the College of Engineering and College of Business, OTCR boasts an acceptance rate < 8% and an average GPA of > 3.75. The firm executes semester-long pro bono projects for companies that range from idea-stage startups to the Fortune 100.

    As a special advisor I am responsible for mentoring current students, providing counsel to organization leaders and sourcing projects for the organization.

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    Adjunct Professor

    Startup Institute

    - 1 year 10 months

    Education

    Startup Institute is the #1 career accelerator, helping individuals gain the skills, mindset, and network to succeed in jobs at startups. The full-time, immersive, 8-week program is offered in Berlin, Boston, Chicago, and New York.

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    Mentor

    Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity

    - Present 10 years 2 months

    Education

    Alpha Tau Omega is a social fraternity dedicated to building leaders. I am a student mentor and work with 1-2 students per semester to help that individual grow personally, academically and professionally.

Honors & Awards

  • Microsoft Ventures Accelerator Alumnus (Spring '15)

    Microsoft Ventures

    https://youtu.be/Cq57OdYnRwY

  • Top 20 Chicago Startup Founders Under 30

    Tech Cocktail

    http://tech.co/top-20-chicago-startup-founders-30-2015-07

Organizations

  • Startup Leadership Program

    Fellow

    - Present

    The Startup Leadership Program (SLP) is a selective program focused on continuing education for founders, leaders, and innovators who want to become startup CEOs.

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