Joseph Darnell
Founder and Executive Director at Su Casa Enterprise Team; Fort Collins, Colorado & Yucatan, Mexico.
| Headline: | Educator |
| Skills: | Business, English, Languages, Management, Public speaking, Spanish |
| Interested in: | Helping members of my groups, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Professional opportunities |
| Schools: | Brigham Young University, Colorado State University |
FULL BIO
- Exceptional, experienced cross-cultural communicator and international team manager. Ability to identify resources, networks and partnerships; mobilize and leverage them effectively.
- Self-motivated agent for positive change through market-based solutions, with the ability to dream big, yet understand how daily operations and goals move toward real results. Creative thinking champion with a natural ability to motivate people to join his cause.
- Keen understanding of nearly any operational setting, due to diverse professional experience including:
Entrepreneurial startups University academic setting
Construction management and supervision Work with dignitaries and ambassadors
High-pressure, high-profile law firm Volunteer management
Large, International NGO Grassroots community engagement
- Competent multi-tasker who initiated, coordinated and successfully marketed the Sustainable Enterprise Speaker Series at Colorado State University, with an average of over 100 attendees for the first year’s speakers.
- Tech savvy self-starter with the capacity to adapt to difficult situations and work settings.
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Su Casa Enterprise Team; Fort Collins, Colorado & Yucatan, Mexico |
| Position: | Founder and Executive Director |
| Time period: | February 2007 - Present |
| Description: | - Envisioned and founded the Su Casa student enterprise, with the mission to develop
sustainable solutions to global housing problems - Recruited student team, identified and contracted with in-country (Mexico) project partners to conduct market research and product development - Worked with project partners to conduct a thorough market survey and develop the first version of a more sustainable alternative for low-income housing in Yucatan, Mexico. |
| Employer: | Net Impact at Colorado State University; Fort Collins, Colorado |
| Position: | Founder and Chapter President |
| Time period: | September 2007 - December 2008 |
| Description: | - Established Net Impact at Colorado State University by personal initiative; recruiting,
organizing and motivating a leadership team of 5 people - Conducted bi-weekly leadership team meetings to discuss recruiting efforts and chapter initiatives - Procured resources to send every registered member to the Net Impact Annual Conference in 2007 |
| Employer: | NewStructure Inc.; Mesa, Arizona |
| Position: | Construction Superintendant |
| Time period: | June 2006 - July 2007 |
| Description: | - Oversaw all phases of construction process; contracting, scheduling, client interface, quality control, inspection and continued client profile management
- Designed and implemented custom bid-tracker enabling smooth tracking of the bid process, cash flows and payment schedules |
| Employer: | Arnold and Porter LLP; Washington DC |
| Position: | Antitrust Legal Assistant |
| Time period: | January 2005 - February 2006 |
| Description: | - Managed work plan of 100–150 contract attorneys for document review pertaining to billion dollar mergers. Ensured completion of daily/weekly goals to comply with Government investigation deadlines.
- Helped design and maintain MS Access, MS Excel, Concordance and Lotus Notes databases to manage large scale document review and productions (30-40 million pages) - Managed communications to prepare and keep expert witnesses informed of legal proceedings |
| Employer: | Young Americas Business Trust; General Secretariat, Organization of American States; Washington DC |
| Position: | Program Manager |
| Time period: | January 2004 - December 2004 |
| Description: | - Maintained communication with, and aided in expansion of YABT network; via electronic,
written, telephone and personal contact. Worked closely with World Bank CSR, GDLN and Inter-American Development Bank officials to plan and carry out events/videoconferences - Drafted and edited project proposals and office correspondence in both Spanish and English. Translated documents and mass communication materials; arranged and conducted meetings, administrative and day to day office responsibilities - Worked with OAS Officials, Diplomats and YABT Board Members on regular basis - Supervised the Restructure, Update and Maintenance of www.ybiz.net website |
| Employer: | LDS Employment Services; Quito, Ecuador |
| Position: | Employment Specialist |
| Time period: | January 2002 - May 2002 |
| Description: | - Taught semi-weekly Career Self Reliance Workshop, with emphasis on micro-entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency. Performed simulated job interviews to assure client preparation for Ecuadorian job market
- Contacted businesses to search for and promote job-placement services. Administrated day-today office affairs |
| Employer: | Veracrúz México Mission; Veracrúz, México |
| Position: | Zone Leader, LDS Mission |
| Time period: | August 1998 - August 2000 |
| Description: | - Managed activities of 15 other volunteers, both American and Mexican, for a years time.
Conducted weekly training meetings and oversaw the setting and completion of daily, weekly and monthly work goals for entire team - Taught Christian discussions to families, found through networking and personal initiative |
EDUCATION
| University: | Colorado State University |
| Time period: | 2008 |
| Degree: | Business Administration – Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise, MSc |
| University: | Brigham Young University |
| Time period: | 2004 |
| Degree: | International Studies--Trade and Finance, BA |
