Daniela Chacon

EDUCATION

• Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO -Graduated: May 2016
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business, Minor in Global Environmental Sustainability

EXPERIENCE

Sales and Customer Service Associate

• June 2015 – Present
• Valley Garbage Solution, LLC, Basalt, Colorado

Job Responsibilities

• Informed clients of services and represented the company as a local, family-owned business
• Educated a minimum of five clients daily regarding services company offered
• Established relationships with at least ten clients on a regular basis by phone and email to explain, answer, reassure and provide information
• Negotiated prices with various clients to get to an agreement that benefited both parties, at least two daily
• Performed market research to bring in new clients based on recent trend analysis
• Grew client list by 46 new clients over six months

Administrative Assistant

• June, 2015 – Present
• Valley Garbage Solution, LLC, Basalt, Colorado

Job Responsibilities

• Consolidated, organized and analyzed data to assist in business flow
• Coordinated container deliveries
• Improved overall organization of office, such as collecting receipts for expenses
• Calculated revenue and expenses through Income Statements and Balance Sheets
• Executed all invoices, deposits and payments
• Collected and processed payments for 512 clients
• Used TerraTrash by TerraVista (CRM) to track client information
• Developed a company website through WordPress to showcase services
• Created and maintained marketing materials, such as flyers, business cards, website, in order to reach new and existing client base
• Created job descriptions when needed
• Created yearly and monthly goals
• Utilized Spanish to communicate with Spanish-speaking clientele multiple times per week

Translator – Spanish/English

• December 2012 – Present
• Lazy Glen, Snowmass, Colorado

Job Responsibilities

• Developed a minimum of one English to Spanish Translation per month for the Homeowner’s Association Newsletter
• Helped reach out to Spanish-speaking homeowners
• Translations related to implementation of policies, new and current, and reminders
• Gained knowledge and skills in real estate, timely correspondence, and management of homeowners association

Nanny

• August 2015 – December 2015
• Private, Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Responsibilities

• Daily interaction with parents of child
• Received daily instructions for child’s needs
• Demonstrated completion of instructions in a timely manner
• Developed age appropriate activities in relation to entertainment, education, and development of child

Labor Worker

• May, 2014 – August, 2014
• Garden Sweet Farm, Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Responsibilities

• Maintained sales of approximately $300 daily in farm stand
• Aided in customer service; educated customers daily on sustainable practices
• Administered farm stand including organizing and managing all stock bags
• Effectively delegated daily jobs based on co-worker’s strengths
• Trained new hires on efficient working techniques
• Worked Farmers Markets on weekends to market the farm and gain more sales
• Gained knowledge in organic and sustainable farming practices

Teacher’s Assistant

• June 2012 – August 2013
• Early Learning Center, Aspen, Colorado

Job Responsibilities

• Daily interaction and communication with parents of children, at least four daily
• Daily interaction with Spanish-speaking parents, at least two daily
• Creation and execution of creative lesson plans, team collaboration with other teachers
• Engaged school-aged children in various educational and creative activities
• Caregiving for various children at a time
• Worked with infants-preschool aged kids

INVOLVEMENT

International Development Internship

• September 2015 – December 2015
• Trees, Water & People, Fort Collins, CO

Job Responsibilities

• Entered and analyzed data to assess funding opportunities
• Developed grant proposals and letters of inquiries to various funding organizations
• Gained one funding opportunity; Gates Foundation
• Completed 10-12 (Spanish-English) translations from partners in Central America; including a video and budget translation
• Gained in-depth knowledge in fundraising, advocacy, grant writing, and International Development

Peer Mentor

• August 2009 – May 2012
• Buddy Program, Aspen, CO

Job Responsibilities

• Peer Mentor with elementary aged girl
• Once a week interaction with buddy
• Created mentor relationship with buddy in order for her to feel empowered and reach full potential
• Interacted in classroom setting; completed assigned activities related to personal growth

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Peru, Chile, Mexico

• International Perspective
• Cultural awareness and immersion
• Independence
• 3 month solo backpacking trip in Chile; live part-time in Peru
• Adaptability
• Ability to handle stress in new environments, flexible
• Communication
• Became familiar with various Spanish dialects, developed more Spanish skills
• Planning & Budgeting
• Financed own trips
• Familiar with Latin American culture

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Fluent in Spanish
• Photoshop
• Beginner Illustrator
• TerraTrash (CRM)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Word Press
• QuickBooks
• Business Administration