
Daniela (Dani) Chacon
Paralegal
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