Luis Aguirre-Banos
Fort Collins,Colorado
Summary
Highly motivated bilingual Economics student at Colorado State University with hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, sales, operations, and customer experience. Proven ability to launch businesses, manage daily operations, coordinate with local government agencies, and deliver high-quality service in fast-paced environments. Strong communicator with analytical mindset, business strategy exposure, and leadership experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder & Owner
East Beach Cabanas
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Launched a beachside rental business providing premium cabanas, amenities and live entertainment.
- Collaborated with city officials and Parks & Recreation to ensure public safety and compliance.
- Conducted market research to optomize pricing, branding, and customer experience.
- Managed all daily operations, gaining hand-on experience in entrepreneurship and business adaptability.
Co-Founder & Owner
West Coast Wash
01.2022 - 2024
- Founded and scaled a window-washing business from zero to profitable operations before successful exit.
- Managed sales, marketing, customer acquisition, and client relationship with local realtors and firms.
- Designed pricing strategy and service differentiation to increase repeat customers and referrals.
- Coordinated scheduling, quality control, and day-to-day operations
Sales Associate
The Home Depot
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted customers with product selection, troubleshooting, and service inquiries.
- Maintained organized inventory and visual merchandising standards.
- Trained and supported new team members on sales floor procedures.
Photographer Assistant
Matt Walla LLC
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported professional real estate photography projects with lighting, staging, and equipment setup.
- Gained technical experience with cameras, composition, and workflow management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics; Business Minor
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2026
Associate In Science - Business Administration
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA05-2024
Associate In Arts - Economics
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA05-2024
High School Diploma - undefined
San Marcos Senior High School
Santa Barbara, CA01-2020
Skills
- Entrepreneurship & Small Business Operations
- Sales, Marketing, and Customer Relations
- Market Research & Pricing Strategy
- Operations & Logistics Management
- Regulatory Compliance & Permitting
- Leadership & Team Training
- Microsoft Excel & Google Workspace
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Customer relations
- Business development
- Negotiation techniques
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish
Conversational Italian
Basic Arabic, German, Russian, French, Mandarin and Turkish
Interests
Film photography and filmmaking, Aviation (aspiring pilot), Outdoor activities, Flute, Piano, and Saxophone player
Timeline
Co-Founder & Owner
East Beach Cabanas
01.2022 - 03.2024
Co-Founder & Owner
West Coast Wash
01.2022 - 2024
Sales Associate
The Home Depot
01.2021 - 01.2022
Photographer Assistant
Matt Walla LLC
01.2021 - 01.2022
Associate In Science - Business Administration
Santa Barbara City College
Associate In Arts - Economics
Santa Barbara City College
High School Diploma - undefined
San Marcos Senior High School
Bachelor of Arts - Economics; Business Minor
Colorado State University