Thomas Rauen
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
High-achieving student and proven leader with exceptional academic performance, extensive organizational leadership experience, and a strong commitment to community involvement. Skilled in team leadership, event coordination, communication, and project management, with experience helping lead an organization of 400+ members. Eagle Scout with Gold Palm Award and DECA Vice President of Competition. Demonstrates strong initiative, accountability, problem-solving, and teamwork through leadership roles, varsity athletics, and volunteer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Competition
Liberty High School DECA
Colorado Springs, Colorado
03.2025 - Current
- Led Colorado's 2nd largest chapter of 400+ members to organize and promote events and volunteer opportunities, enhancing member engagement through social media campaigns, school communications, and design competitions in preparation for competitions
- Achieved qualification for ICDC by excelling in regional competitions (DECA International Competition and Leadership Conference), state finalist in BLTDM, 2 time state qualifier, 2-time top 3 in district.
- Supported HR department development to enhance employee management processes for effective handling of disciplinary scenarios involving store workers and officers or members
Director of Market Operations
B2R Investments
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted market analysis, identifying training opportunities to enhance business profitability.
- Directed market operations workflows for investment transactions and daily account activity.
- Coordinated trade settlement, reconciliation, and exception resolution across internal teams.
- Reviewed market data, pricing records, and position files for accuracy.
Eagle Scout
Troop 71
Colorado Springs, Colorado
08.2017 - Current
- Oversaw troop rank advancement and facilitated knowledge sharing during three terms as troop guide.
- Led events for troop of 23 members, enhancing rank advancement and increasing member involvement.
- Supported lower-level leadership and ensured smooth troop operations while managing events.
- Promoted high-adventure programs to youth members of Scouting throughout Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado.
Team Captain
Liberty High School Cross Country
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2026 - 10.2026
- Cultivated positive team morale to ensure every teammate felt valued and appreciated.
- Assisted Liberty High School cross country teammates during daily practice routines to enhance team cohesion.
- Demonstrated strong discipline and sportsmanship to foster a positive environment in Liberty High School cross country.
Education
Liberty High School
Colorado Springs, CO05-2024
Skills
- Team leadership
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Strong communications
VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTS
- National Wilderness Area Conservation Work, 2025, Present, Completed conservation work making and maintaining trails throughout the Wind River Gorge National Park., Completed conservation work by providing erosion control to islands in the Florida Keys.
- Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation, 2026, Present, Assisted with the scanning and shredding of documents to prepare for a move of offices.
- Black Forest Regional Park, 2026, Present, Park clean-up
- Order of the Arrow, 2026, Present, Completed conservation work aiding in reforestation efforts after Ips Bark Beetle wiped out forest area near Bemidji, Minnesota, by planting saplings and eradicating invasive and competitive species.
ATHLETICS
- Liberty High School Cross-Country Team 2024 - Present
- Liberty High School Varsity Cross-Country, 3 years
- Liberty High School Cross-Country Team Captain, 1 year
- Liberty High School Track & Field Team 2024 - Present
- Liberty High School Varsity Track and Field, 2 years
Accomplishments
- Scouting American High Adventure Triple Crown
- 2x DECA State Qualifier
- DECA State Finalist
- DECA National Qualifier
Timeline
Team Captain
Liberty High School Cross Country
08.2026 - 10.2026
Vice President of Competition
Liberty High School DECA
03.2025 - Current
Director of Market Operations
B2R Investments
05.2024 - Current
Eagle Scout
Troop 71
08.2017 - Current
Liberty High School