1. George E. Duvall 2228 Mercer Dr.
Richmond, KY 40475
859-312-9079
duvallgeorge@gmail.com
George E. Duvall is a dedicated professional with 15 years ofworking in Higher Education, Program Development,
Leadership Skill’s building and Training Development in the public and private sectors.
Area of Expertise
Higher Education-Student Engagement and Retention, Marketing, Public Relations, Broadcasting/Promotions,
Leadership, Events Planning, Work related Training(s) and Fiscal responsibilities.
Employment History
• Voith Industrial Services: 2014 – Present
Team Supervisor
- Disseminate work duties as assigned to 20 plus team members daily
- Communicate with additional Supervisors and Managers regarding Quality Service’s
provided
- Quantitative and Qualitative data collection
- Research on Current Best Practices (CBP) within the Voith and Ford Automotive industry
• Eastern Kentucky University: 2012 – 2014
Conference and Event Planning Associate
- Plan campus wide events and conferences
- Market and communicate with Eastern Kentucky University Administrators, Staff and Students
- Public Relations with local media and the Community
• Berea College: GEAR UP 2009 - 2012
Training Specialist
- Responsible for the development and management of an undergraduate readiness program
- Development of a marketing plan to successfully engage first year college students
- Supervised and supported program staff and marketing team
- Recruited and prepared student mentors through creative marketing strategies
- Nurtured relationships with community partners throughout the state of Kentucky
• University of Kentucky Training Resource Center:2002 - 2008
Program Director
- Accountable for the creation and management of statewide,nationally recognized federally
funded programs for foster youth and mentors
- Developed successfulmarketing and recruitment campaigns for foster youth and mentors
- Coordinated program activities between eight public universities and ensured consistent
quality of services delivered
- Supervised and supported youth mentors and all program staff
• Ed Necco & Associates:2001 – 2002
Training Specialist
2. - Developed, delivered and evaluated professional opportunities for foster parents and service
providers
- Partnered with The Cabinet for Families and Children marketing staff to recruit and retain
foster parents
- Provided guidance and support to statewide youth leadership council
- Designed and implemented innovative recruitment campaign to secure foster parents
• Eastern Kentucky University Training Resource Center: 1999 – 2001
Training Specialist
- Designed and developed statewide training curricula and materials for social service
professionals
- Served as logistical manager of statewide conference and trainings
- Assisted The Cabinet for Families and Children in the delivery of innovative trainings and
professional development opportunities
- Assisted Cabinet for Families and Children Trainers
- Managed logistical details for training and conference planning
KEYNOTE ENGAGEMENTS & TRAININGS
• Daniel Memorial Institute National Conference
Orlando, FL August 2014
Facilitated workshop designed to teach people how to effectively market and promote themselves and
their aspirations
• Eastern Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children
Conference Richmond, KY July 2014
Educated participants on the importance of supporting students as they move toward post-secondary
educational institutions
• Transcendence Children and Family Services Conference
San Bernardino, CA June 2013
Addressed ways foster care youth and professionals can effectively share their stories as part of marketing
and promotional campaigns
• Texas Network of Youth Services Statewide Conference
San Antonio, TX August 2012
Presented on the importance of planning for youth who are aging out of foster care into adulthood
• US Department of Education, US Virgin Islands
St. Thomas October 2011
Promoted the connections between student retention and success and healthy family relationships
EDUCATION
Eastern Kentucky University; Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations; 1999
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST