Rowan Shrestha
Boulder,CO
Summary
Operations- and leadership-focused business student at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business, with hands-on experience supporting operations in both corporate and startup environments. Known for stepping in when needed, delivering work on time, and coordinating people and processes to move projects forward. Brings a calm, reliable approach and creative problem-solving mindset to team-based and fast-paced settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations & Sales Assistant (Startup)
Colorado Light Group
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted with operational coordination including scheduling and logistics
- Participated in on-site lighting installations
- Supported early-stage sales outreach and customer engagement
- Academic Year 2024 – 2025
Sales Associate, Hardware & Plumbing
The Home Depot
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported daily operations in a high-volume hardware and plumbing department during peak summer demand
- Assisted 15–25 customers per shift with product selection, project planning, and problem-solving
- Maintained inventory organization, shelf stocking, and department readiness
- Collaborated with team members to manage fluctuating workloads
- Seasonal, Ongoing
Crew Member
Chipotle Mexican Grill
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Worked in fast-paced food service environments during peak hours
- Maintained speed, quality, and accuracy under pressure
Crew Member
Wendy’s
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported front- and back-of-house operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Operations Management
University of Colorado Boulder – Leeds School of Business
Boulder, CO12-2026
Skills
- Operations coordination, Strategic thinking, Process improvement
- Microsoft Excel , Canva, PowerPoint
- Goal oriented
- Relationship building
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership, Communication, Team collaboration
Timeline
Operations & Sales Assistant (Startup)
Colorado Light Group
09.2024 - 06.2025
Sales Associate, Hardware & Plumbing
The Home Depot
06.2023 - 06.2024
Crew Member
Chipotle Mexican Grill
01.2021 - 01.2023
Crew Member
Wendy’s
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Operations Management
University of Colorado Boulder – Leeds School of Business
ENTREPRENEURIAL & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- B&R Toybox — Co-Owner (Summer 2024 – Present)
- Co-founded an event-based retail business selling toys at special events
- Managed inventory, pricing, and on-site operations
- B&R Fund Recovery Services — Co-Owner (Fall 2024 – Present)
- Co-founded an early-stage startup focused on recovering tax overages
- Contributing to research and operational planning
- Independent Landscaping Business — Founder & Operator (Summer 2022 – Summer 2023)
- Generated approximately $5,000 in net revenue in one month
- Coordinated and scheduled 5 workers
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
- Supply Chain Management Course – Team Project
- Took initiative on a high-impact project with low team engagement
- Designed overall project structure and delegated tasks