Thomas Landis

From the messages we send to the items we buy, we display our values to the world. I believe we are all connected in a web of both purpose and chaos. And my greatest contribution to the world is helping students navigate this web, refining their ability to present, persuade, and progress.

Education

• Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne
  • Master of Arts, Professional Communication Studies 2009 – 2011
• Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne
  • Bachelor of Arts Interpersonal and Organizational Communication 2007 – 2009

Experience

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
  • Lecturer 2015 – Present

I teach C104, Business Presentations. In this course, my students learn to craft and deliver informed, relevant, and persuasive messages. While it may seem simple, this is not an easy task because communication is a complex process with underlying and powerful elements like bias, apprehension, message resistance, and nonverbal impact. This nuanced complexity led naturally to my fascination with effective communication early in college and continues to drive my interest in and passion for the course. One of my favorite aspects of teaching C104 is seeing the tremendous growth in speaking ability and confidence students achieve during the semester.

• Landis Real Estate Self-employed
  • Co-Owner 2011 – Present

Starting with the live-in rehab of an abandoned HUD home, Thomas and Rachel focus on value-add real estate investing and are committed to buying cash flowing rental properties with a goal of obtaining 50 units in the next decade. Ultimately, striving to create a portfolio of properties that embrace elements of regenerative design.

• B-Town Handyman, LLC

  • Owner 2014 – 2016

• Opened business focusing on small home repairs, remodeling, and maintenance

• Market business through networking with local outlets and web presence in order to meet customer demand

• Create project estimates, invoices, and work with customers to ensure project satisfaction

• Meet with customers to understand project needs and timeline to ensure maximum satisfaction

• Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance

  • Agent 2013 – 2014

Protecting individuals, families, and businesses from loss.

• IPFW Student Housing
  • Leasing Manager 2013 – 2013

Coordinates and supervises the activities of the leasing department to ensure maximum possible occupancy by working with professional and student staff (RAs), collaborating with on and off campus departments, and networking with local businesses.

• Indiana University - Purdue University, Fort Wayne

  • Activities Coordinator 2011 – 2013

• Effective in collaborating across departments internally and externally to meet project goals.

• Efficiently develop and manage budgets while supervising a team of up to five employees.

• Manage a target market of 390 customers, but serve a larger population including 14,000 students and 50,000 alumni.

  • Graduate Teaching Assistance, Communication Department 2009 – 2011

• Developed short and long tern goals for a communication course.

• Planned strategy to train and develop communication skills in young adults.

• Managed the class and mentored students to be the very best they could be.