Kaelyn Colizzo
Denver
Summary
I am a passionate, organized, hardworking professional, driven by a strong work ethic and keen attention to detail. I pride myself on being a quick study and will be a valuable asset to any and every team of which I am a part. I am capable of working both in teams and individually, and have a notoriously persistent positive attitude. It is extremely important to me to be an active, contributing member of my community, and I am eager to benefit it in any way I can.
* Additional work experience and references are available upon request.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Canvasser for Amnesty International
Public Outreach
Denver
01.2026 - Current
- Engaged community members to raise awareness of social issues, including women's reproductive rights, immigration reform, and LGBTQ equality, fostering informed discussions.
- Cultivated relationships within diverse Denver communities to drive membership growth and fundraising efforts for Amnesty International.
- Attended daily training sessions related to field operations techniques, customer service skills, and rapport building to effectively engage and educate individuals met on the street and door to door.
- Researched current trends in politics and policy issues to pinpoint new opportunities for community engagement and outreach initiatives.
Field Canvasser for Greenpeace USA
Grassroots Team
Denver
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Delivered tailored pitch to educate individuals and secure community support for United Nations' Global Plastics Treaty.
- Engaged and educated individuals using creative language and positive demeanor to successfully fundraise for Greenpeace USA.
- Adapted communication style to connect with different audiences and effectively gain support for different non-profit initiatives.
- Built rapport through active discussions to foster genuine connections with diverse community members.
Horticultural Intern
Colorado State University
Fort Collins
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored plant growth and conducted maintenance tasks, including weeding, trimming, and pest management through physical pest removal and pesticide application to promote healthy plant development.
- Evaluated plants to diagnose nutrient deficiencies, then mixed and applied fertilizer.
- Installed drip irrigation, landscaping fabric, and shade netting to ensure optimal growing conditions for plants.
- Executed installation of cut flower garden on campus at Colorado State University, enhancing campus aesthetics and educational opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture, Restoration Ecology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins12-2024
Skills
- Outreach coordination
- Community engagement
- Fundraising strategies
- Customer engagement and relationship management
- Data collection
- Policy research
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Critical thinking
- Creative problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Valid driver's license
- Able to drive both manual and automatic vehicles
- Rapport building
Timeline
Field Canvasser for Amnesty International
Public Outreach
01.2026 - Current
Field Canvasser for Greenpeace USA
Grassroots Team
09.2025 - 01.2026
Horticultural Intern
Colorado State University
02.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture, Restoration Ecology
Colorado State University