ALEX CATTERSON
Boulder,CO
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teen Leadership Program Director
Camp Colman
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Led a 10-week program supporting 30+ teens in developing emotional intelligence, leadership, and community responsibility.
- Supervised 25 counselors, facilitated trauma-informed care training, and supported conflict resolution and behavioral intervention.
- Managed safety and wellbeing protocols, supporting campers through injuries, asthma attacks, and panic episodes.
Chief of Staff Internship
A Fresh Sip
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinated cross-functional operations and strategy at fast-paced startup, supporting founders with daily stand-ups, expansion planning, and strategic growth.
- Led a 50+ attendee industry panel and created community-facing content to foster engagement, education, and thought leadership.
Founder & Facilitator
Something Vulnerable
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Founded bi-weekly peer support group sessions, created support content, and nurtured vulnerability for 35 sober-identifying female college students to build community, resilience, and connection.
Founder & Owner
Catterson Pet Care
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Scaled a client-focused care business to 100+ recurring households, maintaining a 95% retention rate through consistent, empathetic service.
- Recruited, trained, and managed a 20-member team, conducting weekly scheduling, performance feedback, and individualized support.
- Oversaw daily operations, client communications, and service delivery, generating $25,000 in part-time revenue across 18 months.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration, Social Entrepreneurship
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05.2025
School For Field Studies Study Abroad
Paro, Bhutan12-2024
Skills
- Mental Health Support & Crisis Response
- Resource Navigation & Client Advocacy
- Program Development & Facilitation
- Training, Mentorship & Team Leadership
- Administrative & Logistical Coordination
Other Experience
Hiking Trip Leader, Colorado Mountain Club | September 2024 - Current
- Led mindfulness-integrated day hikes across Colorado’s Front Range with attention to inclusive participation and safety.
- Maintained first aid readiness and wilderness safety protocol, certified as a Wilderness First Responder (Jan 2024).
Peer Recovery Mentor, Eating Disorder Foundation | April 2025 - Current
- Provide weekly 1:1 virtual mentorship for individuals recovering from eating disorders, offering emotional support and accountability.
- Applied empathy, boundary-setting, and active listening in high-sensitivity contexts.
TEDxCU Boulder, Speaker | Jan 2023 - May 2023
- Delivered a talk on youth agency in substance abuse recovery & healing, later adopted as resilience curriculum by Butler University in Healthcare Communication course.
Certification
Wilderness First Responder (WFR), January 2024
Timeline
Teen Leadership Program Director
Camp Colman
06.2025 - 08.2025
Chief of Staff Internship
A Fresh Sip
01.2024 - 08.2024
Founder & Owner
Catterson Pet Care
01.2023 - 08.2024
Founder & Facilitator
Something Vulnerable
01.2023 - 08.2024
B.S. - Business Administration, Social Entrepreneurship
University of Colorado Boulder
School For Field Studies Study Abroad