Keenan Thompson

Experienced and results-oriented professional with a background in Public Relations and Political Science. Skilled in implementing behavior plans, conducting therapy sessions, and improving academic performance for at-risk students. Adept at collaborating with teams and driving positive change. Seeking a challenging position in government to utilize skills in making a meaningful impact on individuals and communities.

Registered Behavioral Health Tech

• Advanced Training in Mind-Body Medicine
• Youth Mental Health First Aid
• Crisis Prevention Institute
• CPR
• DCF Education Training
• Safe Sleep D.C. Health and the Department of Education
• COPA software
• FAD State Coordinator
• Community Health Administration (CHA)

International Youth Development Volunteer San Jose, Costa Rica FIU Alternative Breaks Program Dec. 2019-May 2020

• Nourished educational assistance to a local orphanage for children ages 2 to 12, conducting small group and individual classroom-based activities on differentiated learning needs.Communications at Sea Barcelona, Spain Study Abroad April 2019-May, 2019 (Studied Multicultural Marketing, Strategic Branding, and Social Media)
• Acquired a new perspective on communication styles and branding strategies in the age of social media and digital technology through cultural exchanges.
• Conducted seven interviews with Norwegian Epic guest-centered around LGBTQ travel; added to my research on ‘How LGBTQ+ Travelers Attain to Travel: Discrimination & Inclusivity.’Director of Events Miami, FL FIU Public Relations Student Society of America June 2017-May, 2018
• Planned and executed events with 35+ members to fundraise and increase brand awareness by hosting professional guest speakers in communications, resume/LinkedIn workshops, and job interview prep, and presented exclusiveinternship opportunities to members.
  ● Developed and created strategies to network and maintain sponsorship through partnering activities with publicrelations firms in South Florida.
  ● Delegate representative for Florida International University at the 2018 PRSSA National Conference. Ev Clay-PRSAMiami Scholarships award winner by RBB Communications.
  Youth & Homelessness Volunteer San Francisco, CA FIU Alternative Breaks Program Nov. 2017-March 2018
• Represented the 2018 AB class as the Steering Committee Ambassador and Public Relations Representative of FIU’s Alternative Breaks.
• Traveled to a Boy & Girls Club in Oakland, California, to provide support for youth at risk and battling homelessness.
• Worked with Feed the City, Ohio Jewish Services, and the Ethiopian Refugee Coalition to help fundraise $2,500.
  Club Driven (Student Orgaization) Miami, FL Vice-President & Co-Founder Aug. 2014-Dec. 2016
• Co-founded a student organization linked with the Broward College Career Center, with the mission to help students build team management skills and leadership skills and prepare and support students in entering the workforce.
• Helped 10+ students get into the workforce by hosting events centered around teaching them how to present themselves in an interview on their resume, LinkedIn, and tools to develop leadership skills; planned and promoted over 12-fundraising events pledging over $600 to charity.
• Hosted and produced a Business Attire Fashion Show to inspire students of all ages to understand the meaning of professionalism within themselves.