Bretlyn Curtis
23; BS in Engineering Science and Biomedical Engineering from Tufts University; currently working in sales with manufacturing company; seeking opportunities with cleantech start-up ventures.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Employed Full-Time |
| Industries: | Biotech, Cleantech |
| Skills: | Business, Leadership, Marketing, Public speaking, Sales |
| Groups: | Berkeley-Stanford CleanTech Conference, California Clean Tech Open, CleanTech Circle Forum |
| Interested in: | Career advice, Consulting opportunities, Employment opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding mentors, Internships, Joining a startup, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities |
| Schools: | Tufts University |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Lytron, Inc |
| Position: | Assistant Sales Engineer |
| Time period: | August 2008 - August 2009 |
| Description: | • Conduct cold calls to qualify leads for perspective clients
• Provide support to customers by facilitating quarterly client meetings, fielding technical requests, and fostering client relationships in order to expand other business opportunities • Specialize in the marketing and sales of prototype with $9 million/year sales projection • Act as applications engineer to provide technical assistance to end-users and identify prominent opportunities for sales managers • Customize proposals and press releases for new products and company accomplishments |
| Employer: | Tufts Community Union Senate |
| Position: | Senior Representative/Special Programs Committee—Dance Marathon |
| Time period: | March 2008 - May 2008 |
| Description: | • Deliberated on University-wide issues and concerns and implemented solutions
• Organized and promoted the Dance Marathon raising $15,000 for charity |
| Employer: | Tufts University Wilderness Orientation Program |
| Position: | Expedition Leader |
| Time period: | September 2007 - November 2007 |
| Description: | • Co-led a group of eight freshman on a five-day backpacking trek in Vermont
• Held overall responsibility for the health and safety of participants; achieved zero injuries • Planned all trip details: exact route, camp sites, available water sources, and evacuation routes • Provided leadership, moral support, and backpacking knowledge on the trail |
| Employer: | Trinity River Restoration Program |
| Position: | Biological Technician Intern |
| Time period: | June 2007 - August 2007 |
| Description: | • Worked on a billion dollar project through the Bureau of Reclamation to restore the Trinity River
• Learned and utilized ArcGIS software to generate 20+ aerial maps used for field research • Provided hands-on assistance in tracking migration patterns of wild Salmon and Trout • Compiled a data base of beneficial documents to the Trinity River Restoration Program |
| Employer: | Llywelyn's Restaurant |
| Position: | Hostess/Waitress |
| Time period: | June 2003 - December 2007 |
| Description: | • Promoted to server from hostess after three months
• Maintained a positive attitude under stressful conditions and sharpened people skills |
EDUCATION
| University: | Tufts University |
| Time period: | 2004 - 2008 |
| Degree: | Engineering Science and Biomedical Engineering, BSc |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | Lacrosse |
| Hobbies: | Backpacking, skiing, reading, traveling, adventures |
| Awards: | 3rd Place in Tufts University Business Plan competition for FiipInfinity - a company that makes interchangeable strap flip flops, "flip flops for every outfit and occasion". |
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Skipso - The Cleantech Platform
Skipso is an innovative online platform and vertical business to business marketplace that aggregates Cleantech professionals and businesses globally providing them with a new channel to carry out their business and unleash sustainable innovation.
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PowerMundo
PowerMundo will develop & disseminate affordable renewable energy solutions. Initially, PowerMundo will tackle the challenges of indoor air pollution and the lack of access to reliable electricity by disseminating clean cook stoves & solar lights.
