Carly Allcorn

Denver, Colorado, United States
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Driven, self-starter, with empathetic and earnest approach to people, brand engagement…

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Volunteer Experience

  • Founder

    Straw to Bread - Kenyan Start-Up - Frenslay’s (native spelling) Catering & Mortuary Services

    - Present 14 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Straw to Bread is the organization I work through, & where funding goes for the Micro Business I started. It supports sustainable business ventures, provides medical care and support, and conducts research projects to better the community and those working with it.

    • Researched Luo culture and traditions for 2.5 weeks on Nayakach Plateau
    • Developed a three-phase business plan to seek micro-financing for partner community
    • Provided a 2-week training course on sustainable business…

    Straw to Bread is the organization I work through, & where funding goes for the Micro Business I started. It supports sustainable business ventures, provides medical care and support, and conducts research projects to better the community and those working with it.

    • Researched Luo culture and traditions for 2.5 weeks on Nayakach Plateau
    • Developed a three-phase business plan to seek micro-financing for partner community
    • Provided a 2-week training course on sustainable business practices
    • Income source for 25+ families and reinvestment strategy in place to expand business
    • Affiliated with 501(c)3 Straw to Bread

  • Counselor

    Camp Barnabas

    - Present 15 years 11 months

    Children

    Special Needs Camp, allows children with disabilities to experience camp life with no restrictions.

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    Mission Team Member

    Extreme Response International

    - Present 16 years 11 months

    Education

    Built Schools
    Held Vacation Bible School for 200-300 student

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    Up to Us

    Net Impact

    - Present 12 years 4 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Debt Awareness Campaign
    Creative DIrector for Campaign
    Leadership Team

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    Corporate Liaison

    Our Kids Center

    Children

    Liaison between Caterpillar Financial and Our Kids. Set up annual volunteering events for employee base. Lead communications to Caterpillar Employees for volunteer opportunities and community events with Our Kids.

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    Corporate Liaison

    Sister Cities Of Nashville

    Economic Empowerment

    Facilitate relationship between Caterpillar Financial and Sister Cities of Nashville. Set up volunteer opportunities for Caterpillar Employees and SCN. Travel on Sister City trips and excursions as a member and a representative of Caterpillar Financial. Set up corporate annual corporate donations to SCN and attend engagement events on behalf of Caterpillar.

    General Consulate of Japan -
    Dinner with delegates from Prime Minister of Japans office

    Asian Development Bank…

    Facilitate relationship between Caterpillar Financial and Sister Cities of Nashville. Set up volunteer opportunities for Caterpillar Employees and SCN. Travel on Sister City trips and excursions as a member and a representative of Caterpillar Financial. Set up corporate annual corporate donations to SCN and attend engagement events on behalf of Caterpillar.

    General Consulate of Japan -
    Dinner with delegates from Prime Minister of Japans office

    Asian Development Bank Summit
    Lecture from ADB Representative in the states, discussing effects of trade changes with US and Asia

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    Young Leadership Society

    United Way of Metropolitan Nashville

    - Present 11 years

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    Young Leadership Society member for Nashville United Way. Volunteer, attend fundraising and social engagement events throughout the city of Nashville.

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    Corporate Liaison

    Our Kids Center

    - 2 years 1 month

    Children

    Planned Annual volunteer days for Caterpillar Employees to do lawn work, indoor/outdoor cleaning, pressure washing, painting, etc. with Our Kids
    Built communication for Caterpillar employees to encourage involvement in a variety of all of Our Kids Community Events

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    Young Leadership Society

    United Way of Metropolitan Nashville

    - 4 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Attend events throughout metropolitan Nashville to build community awareness - Economic Summits, Lunch & Learns, Meet & Greets, etc.
    Volunteer with community partners such as boys & girls club, oasis center, etc.

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    Corporate Liaison

    Sister Cities Of Nashville

    - Present 9 years 4 months

    Corporate Liaison for Sister Cities Nashville and Caterpillar
    Sister Cities focuses on building relationships with businesses, government offices, non-profits, community groups, etc. in "Sister Cities" to foster educational, social, economical growth.

    Traveled to Edmonton on behalf of Caterpillar with Nashville delegates. For 5 days we attended a variety of meetings with governmental officials, environmental experts, transportation groups, businesses, community arts members to…

    Corporate Liaison for Sister Cities Nashville and Caterpillar
    Sister Cities focuses on building relationships with businesses, government offices, non-profits, community groups, etc. in "Sister Cities" to foster educational, social, economical growth.

    Traveled to Edmonton on behalf of Caterpillar with Nashville delegates. For 5 days we attended a variety of meetings with governmental officials, environmental experts, transportation groups, businesses, community arts members to exchange knowledge to enhance our city.

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    Mentor

    tnAchieves

    - Present 10 years 10 months

    Education

    Mentor to Tennessee high school students. The goal is to help these students access the Tennessee Promise and pursue a college degree.

Courses

  • Business Administration

    100

  • Business Administration Service Learning

    102

  • Business Calculus

    125

  • Business Software Application

    242

  • Global Studies

    250

  • Honor Finance

    307

  • Honors Accounting

    207

  • Honors Business Management

    207

  • Honors Economics

    207

  • Honors Leadership Seminar

    217

  • Honors Logistics & Supply Chain

    337

  • Honors Marketing & Demand Management

    338

  • Honors Statistics

    207

  • Information Management

    342

  • Intermediate Spanish

    212

  • Lean Operations Management

    341

  • Microeconomics

    311

  • Peer Mentor Practicum

    402

  • Peer Mentor Techniques

    401

  • Philosophy Professional Responsibility

    244

Projects

  • Up to Us

    - Present

    Up to Us is a national competition where universities across the country compete in a five week long campaign. The campaign is designed to educate students about the national debt: what it is, how it affects us, and what we can do about it. Throughout the campaign our team has organized many events from events such as "Lift the Debt," guest speakers, panel discussions, budget simulation with the Concord Coalition and more.

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  • Up to Us

    - Present

    Up to Us is a national competition where universities across the country compete in a five week long campaign. The campaign is designed to educate students about the national debt: what it is, how it affects us, and what we can do about it. Throughout the campaign our team has organized many events from events such as "Lift the Debt," guest speakers, panel discussions, budget simulation with the Concord Coalition and more.

    Other creators
    See project

  • Up to Us

    - Present

    Up to Us is a national competition where universities across the country compete in a five week long campaign. The campaign is designed to educate students about the national debt: what it is, how it affects us, and what we can do about it. Throughout the campaign our team has organized many events from events such as "Lift the Debt," guest speakers, panel discussions, budget simulation with the Concord Coalition and more.

    Other creators
    See project

  • Bethlehem Business Groups

    10 Micro Businesses, as well as a Private School, began with help from Straw to Bread. May 2014 my mother & I, tested the efficiencies of their businesses & determined cost cutting options as well as whether or not their business ventures were worth while.

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  • Frensley Tent & Catering

    - Present

    A revenue based non-profit on the Nyakach Plateau in Kenya. It's purpose is to empower people in this community to produce and maintain sustainable businesses needed in their area.

    Other creators
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Honors & Awards

  • Ironman 70.3 Finisher

    Ironman

    Finished 3rd place in Age Group

  • Global Leadership Scholar

    Lane Morris

    The mission of GLS is to provide high-potential, talented, and motivated undergraduate students with a fully-integrated honors business curriculum, exposure to the international business community, and training in leadership communication, strategy, and application.

Organizations

  • Young Professionals

    Development Co-Chair

    - Present

    Lead Development Committee focused on building self-awareness, work-life balance, and career success for Caterpillar Employees

  • Asian Synergy Network

    Engagement Committee, Communications Chair, Community Outreach Chair

    - Present

  • Economics Club

    Philanthropy Chair & Secretary

    - Present

  • Phi Mu

    Philanthropy Chair of Greek Affairs

    - Present

    Philanthropy Chair of Greek Affairs-Dec. 2011-Dec 2012

  • Net Impact

    President & Founder

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    Started as VP of Membership Took over as President

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