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Colin Patterson

Louisville

Summary

Business Management graduate with expertise in sustainability and environmental responsibility. Proven experience in customer service, sales, event coordination, and emissions reporting. Skilled in relationship building, operations management, and driving positive community impact. Seeking to leverage business acumen and sustainability knowledge in a mission-driven organization.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Footwear Sales Associate

Jax Outdoor Gear
Lafayette
06.2020 - Current
  • Trained new employees on product knowledge and teamwork strategies
  • Managed inventory, staff schedules, and daily operations
  • Provided personalized customer service to match footwear with individual needs
  • Maintained an organized, well-stocked, and visually appealing sales floor

Commission Sales Associate

Dardano's Shoes
Broomfield
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Consistently exceeded commission-based sales goals
  • Applied strong sales techniques to increase revenue and customer satisfaction
  • Cultivated repeat business through strong customer relationship building

CU Boulder Impact Manager

Cotopaxi
Boulder
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Coordinated over two dozen community and campus events
  • Facilitated social and environmental impact through volunteerism and partnerships with local nonprofits
  • Led donation drives and park cleanups to foster student engagement
  • Executed marketing initiatives both virtually and in person to increase brand awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Sustainability and Social Responsibility, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
05.2025

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Sales & Communication
  • Sustainability Reporting
  • Organizational Skills
  • Event Planning
  • Emissions Data Analysis

Relevant Projects Experience

Sustainability Consultant (Student Projects), University of Colorado Boulder

  • Conducted financial and operational feasibility assessments for sustainability startup Sacred Seasonal, evaluating market potential and business model viability.
  • Prepared Scope 1 & 2 emissions reports, fugitive emission calculations, and methodology documentation for biopharmaceutical company Biodesix, supporting environmental compliance in preparation for a limited assurance audit.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Commission Sales Associate

Dardano's Shoes
10.2023 - 05.2024

CU Boulder Impact Manager

Cotopaxi
08.2023 - 05.2024

Footwear Sales Associate

Jax Outdoor Gear
06.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Sustainability and Social Responsibility, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

University of Colorado At Boulder
Colin Patterson