John L. Keller Iii Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

Mettu, Ethiopia

➥ Founded a 501(c)3 in Minnesota and navigated registering as a foreign NGO in Ethiopia➥ Increased food security for thousands of students and community members who now have access to high quality fruit and increased revenue for rural schools➥ Collaborated with local secondary schools, local universities and community leaders to create partnerships➥ Planted over 1000 papaya, avocado and banana seedlings across 5 different schools in the Illubabor region of Ethiopia

Nairobi County, Kenya

➥ Notable achievement involved the creation of a research report that synthesized insights from over 50 qualitative interviews conducted with a diverse spectrum of individuals across Kenya. Alongside a dedicated team, journeys were undertaken to six distinct locations, spanning every corner of the countryo Endeavor was prompted by a perplexing challenge faced by the company reflecting persistent issues with clients who were recipients of loans. While the company recognized the profound impact of COVID-19, the enduring enigma of large default rates in Kenya, compared to other nations, motivated explorationo Interacted with a wide range of vocations, including barbers, fishermen, shopkeepers, and farmers; provided meticulous recordings of gathered data led to the seamless amalgamation of findingso Led collaborative effort extending over two months, during which collective thoughts were intricately synthesized into a written report and a visually engaging PowerPoint presentation; crux of the issue rested on the significant proportion of budgets allocated to school fees, even before the advent of the pandemic, pushing individuals to a precarious financial edgeo Findings reflected a transformative action by VisionFund, advocacy was made for the introduction of school fees loan program that circumvented the need for collateral. Previously, individuals had resorted to misleading practices, obtaining business loans to cover school fees due to the collateral requirement of school fees loans; innovative approach aimed to alleviate the burden of educational expenses, mitigating financial strain on individuals and consequently leaving a positive imprint on the company's financial outcomes

Sacramento, California, United States

➥ Managed recruitment operations in Northern California, overseeing more than 50 events and coordinating 10 campus recruiting initiatives. Successfully guided over 800 applicants through the application process, resulting in a 35% increase in the number of applicants compared to expectations➥ Utilized a CRM database to effectively track and engage with over 14,000 Peace Corps leads, providing tailored event information and personalized assistance➥ Developed a standardized procedure (SOP) to assist other Peace Corps recruiters in organizing story slam events. These events, where four individuals shared 7-minute stories with an engaged audience, were personally fulfillingo Initiated the creation of a comprehensive SOP that covered the entire event process, including conception, training, promotion, and execution. This initiative was driven by the absence of established guidelines for such activitieso The SOP was shared across the entire Peace Corps organization, leading to its adoption by 45 recruiters nationwide; strategic approach resulted in a ten-fold increase in the number of Peace Corps story slam events

Kampala, Uganda

➥ Oversaw the teaching of the Cambridge curriculum Global Perspectives to students ranging from grades 7 to 13; the comprehensive course integrates historical perspectives, ethical considerations, and contemporary events➥ Arranged and managed various events, closely monitored student progress in terms of skills development, physical engagements, and community involvement; orchestrated successful 5-day expedition to the Rwenzori mountains, involving 35 students➥ Initiated and supervised the student elections, offering guidance and support to elected representatives in the implementation of new school policies throughout the secondary school as the Student Council Patron

Lalo, Ethiopia

➥Completed comprehensive three-month training involving intensive language immersion, TEFL pedagogical studies, and capacity building techniques to be applied in rural Ethiopia➥Served as ninth grade English instructor at Lalo Secondary School providing direct English language teaching to two class sections comprising 154 students➥Managed the planning, funding, and logistics of a $4,445 community development project over a 6-month period to implement a 60-person computer lab at a local high school

West Palm Beach, Florida

➥ Completed radio board operation certification and on-air training to be able to operate the radio board and speak simultaneously on live radio➥ Producer of weekly High School media coverage of football in South Florida, coordinating the logistics of 10 employees, 30 football games and a live radio show➥ Monitored sports media in order to track and analyze events in the sports world compiling and editing highlights for publication on the ESPN West Palm website and social media platforms

Madison, Wisconsin Area

➥ Wrote original, concise headlines for the daily paper edition circulated to 75,000 people➥ Proofread news articles for grammar mistakes, length, and format with Adobe Design software

Madison, Wisconsin Area

➥ Planned educational programming and lesson plans for at-risk children in a classroom of 22 students➥ Managed a classroom of primary school students, installing discipline procedures and direct teaching

Madison

➥ Filmed University of Wisconsin football and basketball games from the sidelines and court➥ Conducted postgame interviews with players and coaches after games and during the week➥ Edited weekly 5-minute packages of sports highlights and interviews together using Adobe Premier Pro

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

➥ On-site producer of the weekly High School Football Game of the Week which consisted of a setting up equipment and aiding on-air staff➥ Wrote copy for sponsors advertisements ranging from 30 to 60 second on-air spots➥ Covered numerous South Florida professional teams such as the Miami Marlins and Miami Heat

Master'S Degree, Developmental Practice

Journalism And Communication Arts