Randen Traughber

Creative and passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results.

Bend OR

541-***-****

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EXPERIENCE

Earthwin 501(c)3,Bend OR —Founder/Executive Director/Chairman April 2015 - PRESENT

Wearer of all hats in an edtech startup. Harnessing the power of technology, AI, and game mechanics, we guide people and businesess to become good stewards of our planet. Using data we track small actions to understand our cumulative impact and inspire more. Assembled a large team of experts to create curricula and processes. Performed Beta test to prove concept and designed a wireframe gamified application. Designed an AI/ETF game concept attending to detailed issues such as youth safety, scaling, monetization, advertising incentives etc.

Land Of Medicine Buddha,Santa Cruz CA—Interim COO

September 2023 - November 2023

I donated my time to perform a feasibility study, financial analysis and operations directions for a large 108-acre retreat center with full service hotel/restaurant accommodations, pool, and redwood refuge in the Buddhist tradition for spiritual development and renewal. This was an amazing experience.

Hortitech Direct,La Pine OR—Interim President

July 2020 - June 2021

Restructured and scaled fast growing startup from eight inexperienced, disgruntled staff, struggling to fulfill $250k in orders, to 21 inspired team mates delivering $2.4mm per mo. Created and implemented all processes: Supply chain logistics, Inventory management, manufacturing restructuring to scale, onboarding, HR, sales process and management, delivery logistics, customer service.

Earthwin Colombia Soap Company,Colombia —FounderCEO January 2019 - January 2020

Ensured compliance with international regulations while maintaining ethical business practices at all times. Secured funding through investor relations and networking activities. Built a soap factory, marketing, an oil tree farm and women's cooperative and all marketing, sales, distribution and manufacturing elements.

GroWin,Costa Rica—Co-founder

September 2013 - April 2015

Built and entered Green Energy Business Plan into the United Nations Energy Planning Competition earning 1st place out of 480 applicants. The company was selected to help Costa Rica become energy independent.

Cielo Vista,Jaco Costa Rica—Interim President/CFO/BusDev September 2013 - April 2015

Communicating with diverse teams from Principals, investors, partnerships, and cross functional constituents to deliver $140MM commercial medical development business structure and all aspects of pre development planning: Economic forecasting, Market and pro Forma analysis, Investor offering, Marketing strategy, Outreach and sales strategy, Onboarding etc. SKILLS

Network & Partnership building

Board Collaboration & Reporting

Collaborative communication

Relationship & Team building

Visionary Leadership

Delegation and Empowerment

Organizational Structuring

Data-driven decision making

Adaptability and Resilience

Trends Analysis

Marketing

Feasibility Studies

Process Improvements

Culture and Awareness

development

INTERESTS

Skiing, Snowboarding, Skate

skiing, Rock Climbing,

Mountaineering, Mtn Biking, Yoga

I have been studying Indigenous

cultures and mysticism for over 35

years.

Morgan Stanley,Bend OR—Financial Advisor

2010 - 2013

Financial Advisor with Series 6, 7, 66 licenses and core strengths in; Personal and Corporate asset management, Business Development, Business Succession and Retirement Planning, Balance Sheet analysis with emphasis on the Liability side and Debt and Insurance instruments. 4Front Financial,Bend OR—Debt Restructuring Specialist 2008 - 2013

Provided and secured $50MM in small to mid-cap funding for growing businesses or debt restructuring. Specializing in complex challenges and urgent situations with detailed analysis, planning, information gathering and networking to obtain the best terms. Lake Place,Bend OR— Co-Founder/Co-Chair

2005 - 2010

Created a safe home for displaced women and children. Developed the systems and positions for all aspects of the organization. Executive Director, In House Counselor, Director of Community outreach, Director of Fundraising. Created a new multi-faceted support system that was supported by the State Of Oregon.

Oliver Commercial Group,Bend OR—Commercial Broker/Assetmgr. 2001 - 2009

Communicated with multiple divisions and stakeholders to optimize asset value and efficiencies. Lead broker/asset manager for the largest commercial property management and construction management company east of the Cascades. Business development, real estate sales, marketing, property management, entitlements, projection pro-formas and creating strong acquisition and exit strategies.

SMC Corp.,Bend OR—National Sales Manager

1991 - 2001

Responsible for supporting new and existing partnerships working closely with cross functional teams to provide the highest value for our customers. Hired, managed and trained a team of 16 Regional Sales Managers and support staff, helping to grow sales revenue to over $850MM to position the company for acquisition.

EDUCATION

Oregon State University,Corvallis OR —Finance /Economics University Of Oregon,Eugene OR —Rhetoric / Psychology OSU Ski Team

Pi Kappa Alpha

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