Kevin  Kenealy  10624  Ridge  Dr.  Chicago  Ridge,  IL  60415  708.299.2486  kevin.kenealy@gmail.com  

 

Education Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL Secondary English Teacher Certification Type 09 Graduated with 3.8/4.0 GPA, with honors with distinction Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL B.A. in Journalism Area of Concentration: Online Journalism Graduated with a 3.5/4.0 GPA, named to Society of Collegiate Journalists Work Experience Elderlife Financial Services, Downers Grove, IL 2012-Present Financial Concierge Developed and implemented company’s social media plan, Worked closely with financially struggling families to help sell their homes and establish a line of credit to help get them into a retirement community Elim Christian Services, Palos Heights, IL 2010-2012 One-On-One Paraprofessional Programmed students’ assistive technology devices to further communication, Adapted one-on-one student’s instruction to meet IEP goals, Encouraged independent work to grow confidence, incorporated Smartboard and assistive technology whenever and wherever possible The Doings Sun-Times Media, Hinsdale, IL 2009-2012 News Reporter Covered village board meetings school board meetings, Westchester, IL news and feature stories, Reported 2010 Westchester state of disaster flood Saunoris’ Garden Center, Chicago Ridge, IL 2003-2012 Nursery Professional Helped customers with landscaping ideas, operated the fork lift and Bobcat, Grew and maintained several flowers and nursery stock, Directed and supervised younger employees, sold merchandise, landscaped many homes Awards Pacemaker Award for Multimedia Journalism, EIU Journal Gazette/Times-Courier Award for Multimedia Journalism, EIU