Tigist Brunson
Aurora
Summary
Customer-focused professional with experience in retail, leadership, and sustainable agriculture, combining strong communication skills with hands-on research and community engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate (Seasonal)
Cost Plus World Market
Englewood, Colorado
12.2025 - Current
- Served as a seasonal Sales Associate, delivering high-quality customer service, assisting with in-store and online order transactions, maintaining merchandising and inventory standards, supporting freight operations, and contributing to a safe, efficient, and collaborative retail environment.
Farmhand
Murrnong Farm
Violet Town, Australia
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Participated in a hands-on learning exchange on a permaculture farm, gaining practice experience in orchard management, rotational grazing, vegetable gardening, irrigation system, and composting. Supporting daily operations such as animal care, food preservation and contributing to sustainable living practices through immersive community-based work that strengthened my understanding of permaculture design.
Research Assistant-Agroecosystems Lab
Colorado State University
Fort Collins
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted graduate researchers in sustainable agriculture studies by conducting fieldwork and lab research, processing soil samples, and testing to ensure accurate assessments of soil health and crop productivity.
Resident Assistant
Colorado State University Housing
Fort Collins
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided mentorship, support, and guidance to diverse first-year residents while organizing community-building activities, managing programming for 40+ students, addressing conflicts and facilitating resolutions, enforcing campus policies, and maintaining accurate records to support a positive and inclusive living environment.
Golf Services Representative
Topgolf
Centennial
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided exceptional guest experience by coordinating with bay assistants, supporting membership sales, and maximizing customer engagement; managed guest data to support business analytics, marketing, and operation.
Nanny
Private Household
04.2016 - 09.2019
- Cared for and supervised children, planned engaging and recreational activities, assisted with daily routines including light meals and homework, and maintained clear communication with parents to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
Education
B.S. - Soil and Crop Sciences (Sustainable Management Focus)
Colorado State University
Fort Collins12.2024
Skills
- Customer Service & Client Experience
- Administrative Support & Data Entry
- Team Collaboration & Leadership
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution & Community Support
- Research Assistance & Documentation
- Event Coordination & Public Engagement
- Reliable & Adaptable
Certification
Behavior Health Support (CPI Certified)
Timeline
Sales Associate (Seasonal)
Cost Plus World Market
12.2025 - Current
Farmhand
Murrnong Farm
02.2025 - 06.2025
Research Assistant-Agroecosystems Lab
Colorado State University
08.2024 - 12.2024
Resident Assistant
Colorado State University Housing
08.2023 - 05.2024
Golf Services Representative
Topgolf
09.2018 - 07.2020
Nanny
Private Household
04.2016 - 09.2019
B.S. - Soil and Crop Sciences (Sustainable Management Focus)
Colorado State University
AWARDS
Outstanding Graduate -Colorado State University (2024), First Place- Sculpture Award, Art Show (2018), Coach’s Award- Junior Varsity Soccer (2018), Outstanding Academic Achievement Award (2017), Model United Nations- World Affairs Team (2017)