Joseph Colistro (he, him, his)

Joseph Colistro has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Joseph currently holds the position of Senior Director of International Business Development at KEEN since October 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Director of International Business Development at KEEN from March 2017 to October 2021. In 2018, they were the President of Indes Ferox Gladio - Historical Fencing School. Before that, they worked as an International Business Development Manager at Brooks Running Company from April 2014 to March 2017. Joseph was a Quality Reporting Analyst for Japan/China at Nike from October 2013 to April 2014. Joseph also served as an Assistant Brand Manager at RYZ from October 2012 to October 2013. Joseph's earlier experiences include working as a Research and Development - Food Technician at Ajinomoto Frozen Foods from September 2010 to July 2012 and as a Coordinator of International Relations at Sannohe Town Board of Education from September 2007 to August 2010. Joseph started their career as a Sales Associate at Verizon Wireless from August 2006 to September 2007. Prior to that, they worked as a Sales Representative at Mighty Hawk Concessions from June 2000 to July 2006.

Joseph Colistro earned a Master's degree in International Business Management and Chinese from the Portland State University - School of Business. Joseph obtained this degree from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, they attended the University of Puget Sound from 2002 to 2006 and earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations and Affairs. During their time in college, they also completed a certificate program in Japanese Language and Literature, Japanese Studies from Waseda University from 2004 to 2005. Joseph's high school education was completed at Grant High School from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications, including Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì (HSK) Level 2 Chinese Certification from Hanban in July 2013, HAACP Certificate from the International HAACP Alliance in October 2011, and JLPT Level 1 from the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services in February 2009.