Brett Donelson

Brett Donelson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder and CEO at The Cycle Effect

  • Education

    • Duke University

      2017 -
      Certificate in Non Profit Management
    • Hobart and William Smith Colleges

      1998 - 2002
      Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) Architecture

      Activities and Societies: - Semester at Copenhagen University with extensive architectural and studio focus - Teacher Certification Program in elementary education - Vice President of Kappa Alpha Literary Society - Member of Men's Varsity Soccer Team 1998-2002 - Member of the club ski team

  • Experience

    • Ski and Snowboard Club Vail

      Oct 2005 - May 2008

      Developed and implemented all training, travel, coaching and development of the women's alpine team.- Level III, Professional Ski Instructors of America, 2004- Level III, International Elite Coach, Canadian Ski Coaches Federation, 2005- Member and Official, United States Ski Association Worked with 13-20 year old athletes. Created programming, race schedules, training, travel and conditioning for this group.

      • Head Women's Alpine Coach

        May 2007 - May 2008
      • Alpine Coach

        Oct 2005 - Apr 2007
    • Athletic Club at the Westin

      Aug 2009 - Sept 2017

      - Specializing in sport-specific training for cycling, skiing and golf.- Integral part in the opening of the Athletic Club at the Westin in conjunction with the club director.- Implementation of fitness conditioning and strength training for private athletes.- ACE certified personal trainer.- Director of Computrainer studio- USA Triathlon Coach, 2010 Oversaw and developed the creation and opening of all aspects of the cycling program. Facilities included Computrainer Mulitrider center, CycleOps spin bikes with power training, pool for triathletes, TRX and cross training.Services included Spinscan analyses, short and long-term program planning, and bike fitting. Also, managing the road and mtb racing program, sponsorship, outdoor ride coaching and managing coaches and athletes.

      • Certified Personal Trainer

        Aug 2008 - Sept 2017
      • Cycling Director

        Aug 2009 - Jun 2013
    • Donelson Coaching

      Jan 2010 - now
      Personal Trainer and Endurance Coach

      - Create long-term athletic planning for endurance athletes - Mange athlete's time, lifestyle, nutrition, and training to reach long-term goals and race success. - USA Cycling Elite Level 1 Coach, 2018

    • The Cycle Effect

      Sept 2012 - now

      - Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals.- Develop and implement programs with rigorous evaluation to maintain excellence. Oversee consistent quality in finance, administration, fundraising, communications and systems. Project timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals and future growth.- Lead, coach, develop, and retain The Cycle Effect staff- Actively engage and energize The Cycle Effect volunteers, board members, event committees, alumni, partnering organizations, and funders.- Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations.- Duke University Non-Profit Management Certificate, 2017- University of Colorado's Leeds School of Business Demystifying Entrepreneurship and Startup to Scale-up Certificate, 2018- Vail Centre Community Leadership Academy Certificate, 2017- Colorado Health Foundation/ Center for Creative Leadership: Leadership on the Ground Certificate, 2018- Community Resource Center Nonprofit Leadership & Management Program, 2016 Show less

      • Chief Executive Officer

        Jan 2013 - now
      • Founder and Executive Director

        Sept 2012 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Level III - Elite International Coach

      Canadian Ski Coaches Federation
      Apr 2005
    • Non-profit Leadership Certificate

      Duke University
    • Elite Level 1 Coach

      USA Cycling
      Nov 2017
    • Professional Ski Instructors of America - Full Cert. Level 3

      PSIA - AASI Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard Instructors
      Mar 2003
    • Certified Personal Fitness Trainer - Health Fitness Instructor (CPFT-)

      American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)
      Jun 2010
    • Certified Triathlon Coach

      USA Triathlon
      Jul 2011
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Brett Donelson
      2024 Toyota Everyday Hero Toyota and ESPNW Oct 2024 Toyota’s Everyday Heroes program recognizes individuals making a difference for women and girls in their local communities through sports.
    • Awarded to Brett Donelson
      2019 Red Bull Hero of the Year Red Bull Dec 2019 Meet the Colorado Mountain Bikers Who Also Happen to Be the Most Philanthropic