Cole Kleven

Interviewed the organizers and speakers of the event to write a blog that revealed who we really are and why we even bother doing this event at all. Designed and implemented an ambassador program to scale promotional efforts. Committed to this role as a step toward a career focused on benefiting society.

Marketing Lead - TedxDuluth

(2025-09 - 2026-02)

• Interviewed the organizers and speakers of the event to write a blog that revealed who we really are and why we even bother doing this event at all.
• Designed and implemented an ambassador program to scale promotional efforts.
• Committed to this role as a step toward a career focused on benefiting society.

Store Leadership Intern - Kohl's - Duluth, MN

(2025-06 - 2025-08)

• Assisted store management in daily operations, focusing on customer service, inventory management, sales floor optimization, and team development.
• Analyzed quantitative sales data and qualitative customer feedback to make operational improvements and enhance store performance.

Tech Consultant - University of Minnesota Duluth, ITSS - Duluth, MN

(2023-01)

• Offer front-line tech support for 9,000 UMD students, staff, and faculty.
• Demonstrate good customer service to those who may already be stressed because of a broken computer or laptop.
• Check in/out Chromebooks to students who need them for a day or who have computers being fixed by us, and check them out for weeks.

Sales Representative - Vivint Smart Homes - Wyoming and Montana

(2024-05 - 2024-08)

• Traveled across states as a door-to-door sales rep for smart home and security equipment.
• Presented products thoroughly while getting to know people and answering questions.
• Had to forget bad interactions and approach every new door with a positive attitude.
• Improved my negotiation and sales skills.

Farm Hand - Kleven Customs - Medina, ND

(2022-05 - 2023-08)

• Mowed, raked, and baled 5,000 acres of alfalfa each summer.
• Regularly worked 80-90 hours per week.
• Often worked alone and had to be able to make quick decisions and fix problems.

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management and Marketing - University of Minnesota-Duluth (2025-12)

Minor - Sustainable Businesses and Organizations - University of Minnesota-Duluth (2025-12)