Ben Litwin Resume
HP WATERFRONT LLC, Hunts Point, WA
Estate Grounds Crew Leader 11/1/2017 - Present
• Execute garden and small landscape operations on lakefront estate properties in the town of Hunts Point, WA.
• Understand gardening and landscaping principles specific to the Pacific Northwest.
• Oversee crew performance while facilitating and instructing on proper procedures.
• Communicate daily responsibilities and specific job details to crew.
• Responsible for day organization, i.e., breaks, lunches, time management of specific tasks.
• Drive and navigate crew to job locations in a safe and timely manner.
COLORADO CREATIVE INDUSTRIES - A DIVISION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO’S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE, Denver CO
Program Manager 04/2015 – 09/2017
• Managed Colorado Creates and Career Advancement grant programs that provides more than $2 million annually in general operating and project support to creative entrepreneurs, artists, and non-profit arts organizations.
• Developed and implemented marketing and communication strategies for Career Advancement grant program that increased yearly application rates by 100%.
• Increased Career Advancement grant program budget by 100% by brokering partnering with local Colorado restaurant chain Illegal Pete’s.
Program Administrator
• Represented Colorado Creative Industries at meetings and events with local partners, public and private stakeholders and communities on topics related to economic development, state resources, and grant funding.
• Managed Salesforce platform for cross-sector panel review, scoring, award notification and grant tracking.
• Oversaw all aspects of grant applications process from application to final report.
• Served as the primary liaison for all troubleshooting and questions from external clients and consumers.
MOOSEJAW MOUNTAINEERING, Boulder CO
Sales Associate 08/2014 – 4/2015
• Won company-wide sales contests, including single day sales of Arc’teryx and Canada Goose.
• Developed partnerships with local businesses and product industry representatives on outdoor industry events.
• Provided quality customer service and effectively conveyed brand messaging to customers.
SHOSHONI YOGA RETREAT, Boulder CO
Retreat Coordinator 08/2009 – 4/2013
• Helped manage a successful business and was responsible for creating a positive client experience.
• Certified master yoga and meditation instructor leading trainings seminars and workshops.
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER Boulder, CO
Bachelor of Arts, Humanities 08/2012 – 12/2014
• Concentration in Spanish and Music
FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Westminster, CO Boulder, CO
Pre-requisite courses for Liberal Arts Degree, University of Colorado Boulder 2010 – 2012
OBERLIN COLLEGE Oberlin, OH
Bachelor of Music, Jazz Studies, talent-based scholarship recipient 08/2006-12/2008
ADDITIONAL
• Co-founder and lead musician for Neo-Soul band, Prize the Wild (2015-present). Performed in venues ranging from a 100 – 2,000 seat capacity. Shared the stage with notable national and international touring bands.
• Mentored high school artists through Denver-based non-profit organization Platteforum.
HP WATERFRONT LLC, Hunts Point, WA
Estate Grounds Crew Leader 11/1/2017 - Present
• Execute garden and small landscape operations on lakefront estate properties in the town of Hunts Point, WA.
• Understand gardening and landscaping principles specific to the Pacific Northwest.
• Oversee crew performance while facilitating and instructing on proper procedures.
• Communicate daily responsibilities and specific job details to crew.
• Responsible for day organization, i.e., breaks, lunches, time management of specific tasks.
• Drive and navigate crew to job locations in a safe and timely manner.
COLORADO CREATIVE INDUSTRIES - A DIVISION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO’S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE, Denver CO
Program Manager 04/2015 – 09/2017
• Managed Colorado Creates and Career Advancement grant programs that provides more than $2 million annually in general operating and project support to creative entrepreneurs, artists, and non-profit arts organizations.
• Developed and implemented marketing and communication strategies for Career Advancement grant program that increased yearly application rates by 100%.
• Increased Career Advancement grant program budget by 100% by brokering partnering with local Colorado restaurant chain Illegal Pete’s.
Program Administrator
• Represented Colorado Creative Industries at meetings and events with local partners, public and private stakeholders and communities on topics related to economic development, state resources, and grant funding.
• Managed Salesforce platform for cross-sector panel review, scoring, award notification and grant tracking.
• Oversaw all aspects of grant applications process from application to final report.
• Served as the primary liaison for all troubleshooting and questions from external clients and consumers.
MOOSEJAW MOUNTAINEERING, Boulder CO
Sales Associate 08/2014 – 4/2015
• Won company-wide sales contests, including single day sales of Arc’teryx and Canada Goose.
• Developed partnerships with local businesses and product industry representatives on outdoor industry events.
• Provided quality customer service and effectively conveyed brand messaging to customers.
SHOSHONI YOGA RETREAT, Boulder CO
Retreat Coordinator 08/2009 – 4/2013
• Helped manage a successful business and was responsible for creating a positive client experience.
• Certified master yoga and meditation instructor leading trainings seminars and workshops.
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER Boulder, CO
Bachelor of Arts, Humanities 08/2012 – 12/2014
• Concentration in Spanish and Music
FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Westminster, CO Boulder, CO
Pre-requisite courses for Liberal Arts Degree, University of Colorado Boulder 2010 – 2012
OBERLIN COLLEGE Oberlin, OH
Bachelor of Music, Jazz Studies, talent-based scholarship recipient 08/2006-12/2008
ADDITIONAL
• Co-founder and lead musician for Neo-Soul band, Prize the Wild (2015-present). Performed in venues ranging from a 100 – 2,000 seat capacity. Shared the stage with notable national and international touring bands.
• Mentored high school artists through Denver-based non-profit organization Platteforum.