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, CO05.2025
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
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