Hi, I’m Charlie.
I am a self–described “wanderpreneur” and I’m fascinated by the nature of work.
I’m a strategist by trade, an educator at heart, and a pro at asking really deep questions. My work is to help align strategies (business & personal) to a clear vision and set of core values.
I also really like to play outside.
My Purpose.
I believe that all great ideas—ventures, organizations, and movements—and the people who have them will succeed when aligned to an authentic purpose. My work is to make this work more enjoyable and accessible through guidance, education, and empowered leadership.
Act intentionally. Explore endlessly. Guide generously. Be human. Empower the pursuit of purpose.
Experience + Education.
Human | Work
Founder
2023-Present
Human Work Project is a professional development platform and mentor network on a mission to humanize the nature of work.
Cinder Ventures.
Strategy Consultant & Co–Founder
2017–2022
I worked with entrepreneurs, non–profits, and startups in developing their strategic visions, innovation roadmaps, and teams through experiential education & advising. I’ve supported the launch of innovative ventures in cash–pay healthcare, food service, retail, recreation, non–profit, and education/coaching industries. My partner and I decided to close Cinder in 2022 to allow us both the freedom to explore our own ventures.
Westminster College.
MBA (2020)
Adjunct Professor (Strategy & Leadership)
2020–2022
I received my Master’s of Business Administration (project–based) from Westminster College’s Gore School of Business in 2020.
After graduation, I was invited to teach strategy and leadership courses for competency–based Bachelor of Business Administration and MBA programs. My courses include: organizational strategy (mission), external analysis, internal analysis, competitive and strategic analyses, and leadership.
CycleAbility.
Founder & Director
2015–2020
Following my love for cycling and my interest in creating more accessibility in the outdoors, I founded and directed CycleAbility—an inclusive cycling education organization for riders of all abilities. I coordinated 4 years of summer cycling camps for riders with special needs in partnership with iCanShine, helping more than 120 riders with Autism, Down syndrome, and other–abilities learn to ride a bicycle. I also taught learn–to–ride lessons for kids and adults of all abilities.
REI.
Sales Manager
Outdoor Educator
2012–2017
I started as a seasonal sales person and quickly progressed to sales lead and then to sales manager. I managed frontline sales team at the Salt Lake City store for two years & received peer–nominated Anderson Leadership Award my first year. I also developed & instructed outdoor education programs and workshops while assisting in building the outdoor program in the Utah market.
AIQ.
Communications Analyst
2010–2012
AIQ is a global consulting firm optimizing technology spend for Fortune 500 companies, as communication analyst & consultant I coordinated global telecom auctions to optimize technology strategies. I managed usage analysis & marketing projects including organizing and communicating complex data reports to executives.
University of Utah.
B.A. Communication (Cum Laude)
2007–2011
I started my undergrad in Sports Science with my sights on Physical Therapy. I Ioved Anatomy so much that I spent a few semesters in pre–med, then after some world travel adventures, I decided that medicine wasn’t right for me and found myself in Humanities. I then fell in love with photography and ended up with a Bachelors of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in photography and visual communication.