Mike Leighton Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

• Achieved recognition as a top revenue generator per lead, leveraging exceptional sales acumen and deep industry expertise to drive business growth and client engagement.• Developed and disseminated over 100 media assets, including video reviews and articles focused on snowboard gear and sustainability, which have become key educational and promotional materials across all of Curated’s platforms.

• Manage cohorts of up to 50 candidates across all categories, running 4 or more concurrent cohorts to optimize their integration into the platform..• Act as the primary contact for new experts, guiding them through initial processes and serving as a consistent support resource.• Developed and launched a scalable category-agnostic evaluation process, significantly enhancing the initial performance of new experts and aligning them closely with to historical performers. • Led a Winter… Show more • Manage cohorts of up to 50 candidates across all categories, running 4 or more concurrent cohorts to optimize their integration into the platform..• Act as the primary contact for new experts, guiding them through initial processes and serving as a consistent support resource.• Developed and launched a scalable category-agnostic evaluation process, significantly enhancing the initial performance of new experts and aligning them closely with to historical performers. • Led a Winter Sports team of 146 experts, maintaining seamless operations and team performance while the team’s manager was out on leave of absence. Show less

• Managed and guided 36 new Golf Experts from onboarding to program completion.• Implemented personalized coaching strategies, including 1-on-1 sessions, group coaching, and targeted goal setting to maximize expert development and performance.• Designed and utilized a comprehensive tracking system to analyze and enhance expert performance metrics such as message frequency, lead engagement, and revenue generation.

Breckenridge, Co

• Established and led the firm as a Founding Partner, swiftly positioning the consultancy as a leading provider of sustainable solutions in the industry.• Worked with Aeria Analytics, a carbon sequestration drone mapping startup, to expand and direct the scope and direction of their operations, which is a direct extension of my graduate thesis work.• Worked with a local coffee roaster in Breckenridge, CO to conduct a Life Cycle Analysis of their roasting and distribution networks to… Show more • Established and led the firm as a Founding Partner, swiftly positioning the consultancy as a leading provider of sustainable solutions in the industry.• Worked with Aeria Analytics, a carbon sequestration drone mapping startup, to expand and direct the scope and direction of their operations, which is a direct extension of my graduate thesis work.• Worked with a local coffee roaster in Breckenridge, CO to conduct a Life Cycle Analysis of their roasting and distribution networks to better understand their carbon footprint and improve their bottom line. Show less

Ocean City, Nj

• Led pioneering research using drones and DroneDeploy software, coupled with Python analytics, to enhance the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of coastal beach erosion analysis. This innovative approach has since been adapted to assess biodiversity and carbon sequestration, demonstrating versatile application benefits.• Developed a prototype for a highly accurate avalanche beacon aimed at significantly reducing burial times in avalanche incidents. This initiative has the potential to… Show more • Led pioneering research using drones and DroneDeploy software, coupled with Python analytics, to enhance the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of coastal beach erosion analysis. This innovative approach has since been adapted to assess biodiversity and carbon sequestration, demonstrating versatile application benefits.• Developed a prototype for a highly accurate avalanche beacon aimed at significantly reducing burial times in avalanche incidents. This initiative has the potential to greatly improve rescue operations and increase survival rates for avalanche victims. Show less

Breckenridge, Co

• AASI Level 2 Snowboard Professional• AASI Freestyle Specialist Level 2

Villanova, Pa

• Led a diverse team of seven industry professionals and graduate students to evaluate sustainability leadership across various sectors, focusing on risk mitigation. Developed a comprehensive risk rating methodology and corresponding templates, encompassing best tools, metrics, and practices.• Successfully presented results in the Fall 2016 RISE Forum, receiving highly positive feedback for innovative approaches and actionable insights.

Villanova, Pa

• Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE): Co-developed a quantitative analytical tool for benchmarking energy use at cable network sites, with findings presented to Comcast and SCTE executives and published in the Journal of Energy Management. (https://www.scte.org/SCTEDocs/Journals/SCTE-ISBE%20EMS%20Journal%20N2V1.pdf)• Turner Construction: Assessed and revised green practices for new construction sites, including LEED criteria for the Yankees Stadium, culminating in a new… Show more • Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE): Co-developed a quantitative analytical tool for benchmarking energy use at cable network sites, with findings presented to Comcast and SCTE executives and published in the Journal of Energy Management. (https://www.scte.org/SCTEDocs/Journals/SCTE-ISBE%20EMS%20Journal%20N2V1.pdf)• Turner Construction: Assessed and revised green practices for new construction sites, including LEED criteria for the Yankees Stadium, culminating in a new best practices manual adopted company-wide.• Aramark & Villanova Conference Center (VUCC): Collaborated in a team to create a sustainable practices manual, achieving significant energy savings identified through infrared imaging and inspections, which reduced annual CO2 emissions notably.• Habitat for Humanity, Greater Bucks County: Designed and implemented an evaluation system to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in housing projects, delivering cost-effective improvements for homeowners.• Victory Brewing Company: Devised strategies for substantial water savings through reduction, reuse, and rainwater capture projects, enhancing the company’s environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. Show less

Breckenridge, Co

• Spearheaded initiatives to identify and implement energy, cost, and carbon footprint reductions ranging from 10% to over 40% for small businesses and condominium Homeowners Associations.• Utilized a blend of infrared imaging, adoption of best practices, and integration of emerging technologies to significantly reduce both Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

• Designed and generated all marketing materials, from traditional to digital media, using Adobe Suite.

• Worked on developing content using various social media sites to raise the public profile of the center.

Master'S Degree, Sustainable Engineering

Ba, History, Economics, Aerospace Engineering

Activities and Societies: Virginia Alpine Ski and Snowboard Team (VASST)

Education record