Steven Johnston

Experience

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  Independent Consultant

  Sept 1992 - now

  Founder - Sustainability Consultant

  I have consulted with numerous natural products companies on sustainable packaging, ingredients and transparency.I have taught permaculture courses and natural building courses.

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  USAID & University of Central Arkansas

  Sept 1992 - Oct 1992

  Agriculture Internship Coordinator

  Facilitated experiential training and learning during the internship phase of a USAID/University of Central Arkansas Professional Agriculture Training Program for Guatemalan agriculture professionals

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  Center for Development of International Law

  Feb 1993 - Sept 1993

  Sustainable Development Program Coordinator

  Facilitated NGO participation in the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development by organizing participants around key issue working groups and NGO coordination meetings.Designed and implemented an international NGO information-sharing internet-based network fostering global cooperation and participation in and collaboration with the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development.

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  United States Agency for International Development - Office of Environment & Urban Programs

  Sept 1993 - Mar 1995

  NGO/Donor Coordination Advisor

  Advised USAID on United Nations processes, NGO involvement, follow-up to the U.N. Conference on Environment and Development and implications for the U.N.’s Habitat and Human Settlements issues. Researched and assembled background materials on sustainable communities and donor assistance for urban development programs for use in policy development with USAID. Facilitated and encouraged USAID/NGO collaboration to implement sustainable development of human settlements and the urban environment.

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  Grupo Ecologico Sierra Gorda, A.C.

  Apr 1995 - Feb 1997

  Sustainable Development Advisor

  Performed program evaluations, advised on organizational development, assisted with program development and implementation and initiated a fundraising/outreach program. Also served as U.S. representative for this successful rural grassroots NGO. I also assisted with the region's environmental education program - teaching and facilitating.

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  Americorps

  Feb 1996 - May 1996

  Member & Site Manager

  Worked with Siete del Norte’s Resolana: Learning While Serving Program, Santa Clara Indian Reservation & the City of Española, New Mexico. Oversaw and participated in the design and implementation of a grassroots community development project focusing on community outreach, environmental health and youth mentorship in Northern New Mexico. Project included community beautification, development of an environmental/agricultural curriculum for a multicultural student population, planning and care of organic community gardens and the planning and painting of murals Show less

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  Brigada Universitaria de Servicios Comunitarios para la Autogestion, A.C.

  Jul 1996 - Aug 1996

  Field Coordination Advisor

  Responsible for project coordination, logistics and evaluation for the Grassroots Youth Camp in rural indigenous communities. Projects included environmental health, bio-dynamic home gardening, community hygiene, human rights, eco-efficient oven construction, bread-making, raising of rabbits, fruit & vegetable preservation, & Spanish language skills.

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  Corporation for National Service - Americorps

  Apr 1997 - Jul 1997

  Grant Reviewer

  Reviewed two cycles of proposals from national non-profits seeking AmeriCorps funding for community-based service projects.

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  Casa Sangam

  Sept 1997 - Dec 1997

  Sustainable Landscape Consultant & Designer

  Planned and implemented an environmentally friendly landscape based on permaculture and organic gardening philosophies for this spiritual retreat.

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  Whole Foods Market

  Mar 1998 - Dec 2003

  Buyer/Manager

  Responsible for coffee, tea and bulk & specialty chocolate. Managed all department inventory and ordering during a rapid growth phase for the company.

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  Cebador, LLLP

  Feb 2000 - May 2005

  Co-Founder & Co-Owner

  Import of bulk organic yerba mate from Argentina and also product formulation using yerba mate in RTD beverage form.

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  Boulder Cooperative Market

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  Board Member

  I served for a total of four years on the Board, including two years as Board President. I also served on the Board of The Commons Community Center, an educational non-profit branch of the Coop.

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  Miranda-Johnston Properties, LLC

  Nov 2003 - now

  Owner

  Real Estate Investment and Property Management - green focus on rehabs and rental properties.

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  Visionary Values

  Jan 2006 - now

  Co-Founder & Co-Owner

  Visionary Values seeks to transform the consumer experience and business priorities by providing comprehensive and customized information on the social and environmental practices of companies dedicating themselves to operating sustainably. By measuring a companies' commitment to fundamental elements of sustainability, we ensure that people aware of the issues that count. By compiling and utilizing sustainability databases to present opportunities and solutions in a dynamically visual manner, we also can ensure no stone is left unturned when making decisions and planning for sustainability. Show less

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  Three Friends Distribution, LLC

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2009

  Co-Owner

  Natural products distribution with branding, packaging, marketing and placement expertise.

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  Boulder's Best Organics

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2010

  Fulfillment Director

  Responsible for inventory management including ordering backstock and order fulfillment.

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  Sprouts Farmers Market

  Sept 2009 - Oct 2010

  Associate Manager - Vitamin Department

  Shared ordering and inventory responsibilities for the entire department.

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  FuzeAct

  Oct 2013 - May 2017

  Consultant

  Worked closely with this social enterprise startup focusing on technology and engagement services supporting social responsibility, sustainability, and global citizenship. At FuzeAct, we first help organizations share, connect, and collaborate internally, and then, we start connecting these organizations, based on similar missions, values, and activities.Helped develop strategies for business model, social media campaigns, and sales/marketing as well as assisted with product development through research, rapid prototyping and beta release of mobile application and website. Implementing engagement and knowledge sharing strategies to effectively integrate mobile applications within organizations. Partnering and recently released a mobile application with One Young World and partnering with Fragile Oasis. Show less

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  Pursuits Coaching

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2019

  Leadership Coach, Presenter and Theory U Consultant

  Presenter - Emerging Leaders Cohort, 2017Presenter - Business Leaders Cohort, 2017-2018Leadership Coach - Boomtown Accelerator, 2017-2019

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  Quail Springs Permaculture

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

  Director of Operations & Development