Kevin Kenealy 10624 Ridge Dr. Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

708.299.2486 kevin.kenealy@gmail.com

Education Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL 2009-2012 Secondary English Teacher Certification Type 09 Graduated with 3.8/4.0 GPA, with honors with distinction

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL 2006-2008 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

Cinch Connectors, Lombard, IL 2013-Present

Customer Service Representative

Manage several commercial and distribution accounts, communicate with multinational customers to meet their purchasing and manufacturing needs, process weekly data reports via Excel, consult with staff on escalating issues to help better serve customers in a timely fashion

Elderlife Financial Services, Downers Grove, IL 2012-2013 Financial Concierge Developed and implemented company’s social media plan, worked closely with upper level management to fashion a Facebook, Twitter and blog page for the company

Elim Christian Services, Palos Heights, IL 2010-2012 One-On-One Paraprofessional Programmed students’ assistive technology devices to further communication, adapted student instruction to meet IEP goals, exceled in motivating students, encouraged independent work, incorporated SMART Board technology

The Doings Sun-Times Media, Hinsdale, IL 2009-2012 News Reporter Mastered the art of storytelling and research while covering village and school board meetings for print and online, wrote regularly for the news and feature section

Volunteer Work

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oak Lawn, IL Sunday School Teacher/Youth Group Leader 2013-Present Teach 5th and 6th graders, organize service projects for high school students