Keenan Hickman
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Karen Blanchard
Keenan has studied four languages, English, Spanish, Indonesian and Hangul (Korean), and he also has a passion for educating, both children and adults.
Karen Blanchard
Keenan has studied four languages, English, Spanish, Indonesian and Hangul (Korean), and he also has a passion for educating, both children and adults.
Karen Blanchard
Keenan has studied four languages, English, Spanish, Indonesian and Hangul (Korean), and he also has a passion for educating, both children and adults.
Karen Blanchard
Keenan has studied four languages, English, Spanish, Indonesian and Hangul (Korean), and he also has a passion for educating, both children and adults.
Credentials
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Change Management Foundations
LinkedInApr, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
HR Recruiting Communication Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent
LinkedInFeb, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Inclusive Leadership
LinkedInFeb, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Strategic Human Resources
LinkedInJan, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
TESOL/TEFL Certificate
TEFL ExpressOct, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)
Scrum AllianceJul, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Beer Server
Cicerone® Certification Program
Experience
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City Brew Tours
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tour Guide
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Jul 2021 - Present
• Enthusiastically lead all-inclusive, educational brewery tours • Safely and comfortably navigate city roads in a 15-passenger vehicle • Entertain guests with local fun facts and beer history • Efficiently manage time in the interests of all guests and breweries • Enthusiastically lead all-inclusive, educational brewery tours • Safely and comfortably navigate city roads in a 15-passenger vehicle • Entertain guests with local fun facts and beer history • Efficiently manage time in the interests of all guests and breweries
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Project Analyst
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Jun 2022 - Dec 2022
• Reported project cost analyses to enhance workflow and increase profits • Facilitated engagement opportunities between developers and stakeholders • Researched trends and assisted with writing grant proposals for non-profit funding • Advocated for ways to streamline ongoing projects, prioritizing shorter turnaround times and consistent development quality • Reported project cost analyses to enhance workflow and increase profits • Facilitated engagement opportunities between developers and stakeholders • Researched trends and assisted with writing grant proposals for non-profit funding • Advocated for ways to streamline ongoing projects, prioritizing shorter turnaround times and consistent development quality
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University of Maryland Baltimore County
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Shriver Peaceworker Fellow
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Jul 2020 - Jun 2022
A rigorous two-year social change leadership program for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers integrating three key components: full-time graduate study, part-time service placement with a community partner organization, and year round ethical reflection via seminars, retreats, and service events. Service Placement: Walden Circle Community Center, Lead Coordinator • Scheduled programming around imaginative and COVID-19 compliant activities for youth • Planned and executed seasonal community engagement events • Supervised staff, hired/trained undergrads in youth engagement and facilitation techniques • Solicited donations and allocated budget in grant funding for community center operations • Built a free lending library to support youth literacy and neighborhood engagement Show less
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Immigration Services Officer
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Nov 2017 - Jun 2021
• Processed and adjudicated immigration applications and petitions • Interviewed over 2500 applicants and petitioners to assess eligibility for residency or naturalization • Responded to inquiries at USCIS information rooms and community outreach events • Researched and interpreted immigration laws and regulations; applied knowledge to complex cases • Processed and adjudicated immigration applications and petitions • Interviewed over 2500 applicants and petitioners to assess eligibility for residency or naturalization • Responded to inquiries at USCIS information rooms and community outreach events • Researched and interpreted immigration laws and regulations; applied knowledge to complex cases
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Peace Corps
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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English Instructor
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Mar 2015 - Jun 2017
• Co-taught with a local counterpart to large classes of middle school students • Created lesson plans, developed appealing educational material with limited resources • Introduced participatory learning tactics, guided students to think critically • Conducted needs assessments to determine how to best support local community • Joined w/ peers to lead student camps and teacher training workshops for 10-70+ people • Co-taught with a local counterpart to large classes of middle school students • Created lesson plans, developed appealing educational material with limited resources • Introduced participatory learning tactics, guided students to think critically • Conducted needs assessments to determine how to best support local community • Joined w/ peers to lead student camps and teacher training workshops for 10-70+ people
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The North Face
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Associate
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Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
• Provided in-depth knowledge of the brand, store programs, and products for sale • Assisted w/ maintenance of inventory via proper storage, restocked floor product • Asked about consumer needs and directed customers to a well thought out solution • Enhanced sales and effectively handled transactions • Provided in-depth knowledge of the brand, store programs, and products for sale • Assisted w/ maintenance of inventory via proper storage, restocked floor product • Asked about consumer needs and directed customers to a well thought out solution • Enhanced sales and effectively handled transactions
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Wegmans Food Markets
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service
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May 2008 - Feb 2015
• Offered assistance to multiple store departments to ensure incredible customer service • Resolved issues in a polite and coherent manner • Provided in-depth knowledge of the brand, store programs, and products for sale • Offered assistance to multiple store departments to ensure incredible customer service • Resolved issues in a polite and coherent manner • Provided in-depth knowledge of the brand, store programs, and products for sale
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Randolph College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Editor in Chief of College Newspaper
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Oct 2011 - May 2014
• Published a wide variety of pieces that appealed to students, faculty, and staff • Proofread and edited articles prior to publication, checking for typos and overall readability• Initiated social media presence, posted monthly issues online and engaged w/ readers • Conducted staff meetings; delegated work, discussed story ideas, established deadlines• Used InDesign to structure the design layout
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Human Resources Student Assistant
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Aug 2010 - May 2014
• Handled confidential info appropriately while completing various administrative tasks • Answered phone calls and left clear notes for the Director of Human Resources • Interacted regularly with employees and students, advising when necessary
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Writing Lab Tutor
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Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
• Aided peers with academic papers e.g. editing, structuring, grammar, and syntax • Devised simple strategies for learning writing fundamentals • Extended additional assistance to international students as needed
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Education
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University of Maryland Baltimore County
Master's degree, Community Leadership -
Randolph College
Bachelor's Degree, English Literature