ASHLYN NELSON
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Dynamic International Business and Anthropology student with extensive work, internship, volunteer, and international experience. Passionate and intuitive problem solver with a natural ability to create inclusive and engaging environments. Highly self-motivated and goal-oriented, finds ease in engaging seamlessly with diverse groups of people and thrives in independent work. Adaptable; driven by the strong desire to make the world, and communities within it, better.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Market Stand Worker
Ela Family Farms
07.2023 - Current
- Manage produce sales, CSA shares, and engage with customers to create lasting relations at the local farmers' market.
Gardener and Landscaper
Personal Business
06.2019 - 07.2025
- Efficient and experienced in design and client-focused project execution.
- Applied years of hands-on landscaping, sustainable outdoor planning, and customer relations.
Host/Server and Bakery Decorator
Gourmandise
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Hospitality experience trained to be adept at guiding guests through selections, promoting specials, adapting in fast-paced environments, handling pre-orders and payments, and providing customer service.
- Blend of front-of-house expertise with bakery decor skills.
Barista, Supervisor
Sweet Sinsations
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Experienced team lead with a proven track record in operations management, staff training, and customer experience optimization.
Marketing Assistant to Published Author
Margaret Feinberg
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Proficient in crafting targeted marketing content and managing digital platforms to boost brand awareness and audience interaction.
- Collaborated with the author to align marketing strategies and resonate with target demographics.
Homework Helpers Coordinator Substitute
The Matthews House
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Experience in youth education and nonprofit program support, with a focus on tailored instruction, supervision, and mentorship.
- Maintained a safe and secure environment for children, ensuring their well-being through consistency and dedication.
Chef Assistant
Mother India
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Culinary experience assisting with cooking and meal preparation, organizing, maintaining sanitization standards, and contributing to creative menu planning in a busy food service environment.
Florist Assistant
Stellenbosch Florist
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Creative retail assistant experience in floral arrangement, merchandising, artistic design skills, and cultivating strong client relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Business and Innovative Management, Minor in Anthropology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO04.2026
Business Management - International Business, Dual Studies in Anthropology
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa06-2025
Skills
- Business operations
- Research (Market and Social)
- Microsoft programs
- Strategic marketing
- Data analysis
- Customer service
- Interpersonal communication
- Permaculture / agriculture
- Ethnography
- Food and beverage prep
- Adaptability
- Dependable
Internships
Business Advocate and Permaculture Intern
Umdoni, Eswatini 2023
- Cross-cultural field experience in business consulting, entrepreneurial education, sustainable development, nonprofit operations, and permaculture, gained through immersive work at a rural development initiative in Eswatini.
- Developed macro-management and intercultural leadership skills by shadowing the Director
Certification
- Food License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Xhosa
Elementary
Interests
Art
Cooking
Writing
Nature
Music
Hobby Hopping
Community Development
ANTHROPOLOGY RELEVANT COURSES
- Psychological Anthropology - Ethnography at Colorado State University
- Heritage Resource Management at Colorado State University
- Sociology - Social Research and Methodology at Stellenbosch University
Timeline
Chef Assistant
Mother India
03.2025 - 06.2025
Florist Assistant
Stellenbosch Florist
02.2025 - 06.2025
Market Stand Worker
Ela Family Farms
07.2023 - Current
Barista, Supervisor
Sweet Sinsations
09.2021 - 06.2024
Homework Helpers Coordinator Substitute
The Matthews House
09.2021 - 01.2022
Marketing Assistant to Published Author
Margaret Feinberg
08.2021 - 04.2022
Host/Server and Bakery Decorator
Gourmandise
09.2019 - 12.2021
Gardener and Landscaper
Personal Business
06.2019 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - International Business and Innovative Management, Minor in Anthropology
Colorado State University
Business Management - International Business, Dual Studies in Anthropology
Stellenbosch University
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