Kyla Duffy

Creative Volunteerism and Other Ways to Live the Best Life Ever

Boring Details

Posted in on 07/25/2011 03:28 pm by admin

Education:

  • Graduate Study: MPS- University of Denver
    • Concentration in Organizational Leadership, Training and Development
        • Study included adult education, managerial decision making, franchising, performance consulting and organizational design
        • Thesis topic: A case for stonger sales curriculum in universities including curriculum suggestions
          • Date of completion: Summer 2009
          • GPA: 3.97

       

  • University Of Colorado in Boulder
    • Leeds School Business
      • BS in Marketing
    • School of Arts and Sciences
      • BA in Spanish Translation
        • Date of completion: 7/2004
        • GPA: 3.78
  • Colorado Mountain College – Breckenridge, CO
    • AA
    • Date of Completion: 12/2001
    • GPA: 3.97

     

  • Study Abroad Educational Programs:
    • Colegio de Espana, Alicante, Spain
      • Certificate received 2001
    • La Escuela de Artes Aplicados, Universidad de Sevilla, Spain
      • Grammar, Semantics, and Lexicology
    • IPAI Language School, Jaco, Costa Rica
      • Certificate received 2002

 

Clubs and Honors:

  • CU Leeds School of Business Dean’s list (2002-2004)
  • Entrepreneurial Certificate recipient from the Deming Center at the University of Colorado
  • Sterling Rice “Marketing Student of the Year” award runner up (2004)
  • Secretary of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (2001)
  • Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society member (2002-Present)
  • Golden Key Honor Society member (2003-Present)

Volunteer Activities:

  • Boulder Small Business Development Center counselor (2005-2007)
  • Foster parent for Mid-America Boston Terrier Rescue (2007-Present)
  • Networking Committee Chairperson for Naturally Boulder (2005 – 2007)
  • Volunteer English teacher for Intercambio de Comunidades program (2002-2003)

Other Fun Facts:

  • Black Belt (Tang So Do) (1988)
  • Professional snowboarder (1994-2002)
  • Sponsored skateboarder (1994-2004)
  • Gymnast (1990-Present)
  • Rock Climber (2005-Present)
  • Imperial Flyers Member (Oldest known high flying trapeze troupe) (2007-Present)
  • Aerial Apparatus Performer (Fabric, double trap, flying trapeze) (2007-Present)

Current Projects:

    • September 2007 – Present, Aerialist
      • Annual performances in the Imperial Flyers circus 2007-2010, numerous aerial fabric performances for corporate events, and private parties.
      • Examples: Blogpaws 2010, CWA Annual Meeting 2008, etc.), shows (Latination 2010, The Visitor 2010, Don’t Kill Bill 2011
      • Skills include: aerial fabric, aerial hammock, double trapeze, flying trapeze (flyer/catcher), gymnastics groundwork

 

    • September 2010 – Present, Director, Up For Pups
      • Lead a performing arts company in the development and execution of creative performances that serve the role of humane education.

 

    • Summer 2010 – Present, Instructor, University of Colorado
      • Develop curriculum and teach sales management to undergraduate students at the Leeds School of Business.

 

    • April 2009 – Present, Editor, Happy Tails Books
      • Collect, edit and publish compilations of breed-specific and region-specific rescue stories in order to raise money for dog rescue organizations and raise awareness about pet adoption.

Job History:

    • September 2007-April 2009, National Sales Manager, Eldorado Wall Company
      • Sales and customer service for one of the nation’s leading rock climbing wall manufacturer
      • Company Description: Eldorado Wall Company designs, manufactures, and sells custom rock climbing walls of the highest quality to rock climbing gyms, YMCA’s, rec centers, amusement parks and individuals who desire aesthetic and functional rock climbing surfaces.

 

    • July 2006-September 2007, Director, Action Advising, LLC
      • Sales and marketing development for small businesses
      • Job Description:Advising entrepreneurs, small business owners, and practicioners. Tasks include financial and business planning, marketing/sales strategy, entrepreneurial coaching, products/service development, and network building
        • Clients: SBA’s Boulder Division of the Small Business Development Center, Celia’s Gourmet sugarfree snack food, Bits, Bytes & Bots children’s technology education franchises, The Organic Dish organic meal preparation service, On The Run Fitness corporate wellness management

         

    • Oct 2003 to July 2006 CEO, Spring Foods Inc.
      • Organic, Gluten Free Snack Food Company
      • Job Description: Product development, market research, marketing, accounting, HR, management, advertising design, graphic and website design, public relations, purchasing, sales, staff training and recruiting

       

    • 1994-2002 Professional Snowboarder
      • Sponsors: Airwalk, Dragon, Northwave, Nixon, 686, The Big Hit, Drake
      • Job Description: Compete in international competitions, appear in national and international publications, attend trade shows, product development meetings, dinners, and other events to create and substantiate the image and quality of the products represented
    • 1991-1993 Basement Skates, Owner
      • Store selling skateboard equipment and apparel
      • Job Description: Buy and sell skateboards and skateboard accessories, design, stock, and organize store, create accounts with wholesalers, perform many customer service duties, keep ledgers, attend trade shows