1. 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
Elderlife Financial Services, Downers Grove, IL 2012-2013
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 SMART
Board and assistive technology whenever and wherever possible
The Doings Sun-Times Media, Hinsdale, IL 2009-2012
News Reporter
Covered Westchester, IL village and school board meetings for print and
online, wrote on 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,
began work on the Saunoris’ Garden Center Web site
Awards
Pacemaker Award for Multimedia Journalism, EIU
Journal Gazette/Times-Courier Award for Multimedia Journalism, EIU
Kevin Kenealy
10624 Ridge Dr. Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
708.299.2486
kevin.kenealy@gmail.com
www.kevinkenealy.blogspot.com