Zach Borngraver

Experience

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  Orange Peel Bicycle Service LLC.

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2014

  Service Shop Manager

  Promoted the development of mechanics; led training and educational courses on changes in industry technology; built a team of driven and motivated individuals capable of being the best at their trade; resulting in the shop being ranked number 31 by Active Times for best bike shops in the country.

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  Lowell Whiteman School

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Sustainable Agriculture Program Intern

  Worked with the director to establish the Sustainable Agriculture Program(SAP); assembled program financial statements for potential investors; coordinated fundraisers to benefit the program; built a grant database.

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  Texas Mountain Flora

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Horticulturist

  At Texas Mountain Flora I designed, implemented, and managed gardens with an ecological mindset. While utilizing a variety of different soil make-ups we provided the customer with the aesthetics they requested while simultaneously providing an ecological backbone to their property. From ornamentals to cutting gardens to vegetables we brought only the finest and most well thought out designs to the table.

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  Chain Reaction

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

  Co-Founder | Director | Head of Programs

  I launched Chain Reaction to empower young people, one bicycle at a time. We promoted healthy and active lifestyles, environmental stewardship, youth development, and sustainability. I designed, fundraised for, and implemented a variety of successful programs. I also opened/operated a retail bike shop as a revenue stream for the organization.At Chain Reaction, we worked towards removing barriers to the cycling community in order to engage the youth of Boulder County to become environmental stewards and active members of their community. Show less

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  University of Colorado Boulder

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2021

  Team Lead

  At CU Boulder I supervised a team of 15 employees that managed and maintained over 600 acres of campus grounds; developed and implemented plans for daily/weekly/monthly operations; a supportive leader who encouraged professional development and personal growth opportunities.

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  Longwood Gardens

  May 2021 - Jun 2022

  Longwood Fellow

  I am currently enrolled in a 13-month experiential leader-development program refining my skills in the areas of self-awareness, strategic leadership, organizational behavior/strategy, board governance, stakeholder engagement, and non-profit management.

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  Outdoor Craftsmen

  Apr 2023 - now

  Garden Manager

  Hands on account management for one of a kind high end residential gardens.