Brian McKeown
Business Development & Hospitality Professional
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Fundraising Consultant
Change The World.Business
Berkeley, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Devised, created, and executed successful crowdfunding campaigns on Wefunder and Indiegogo, collectively raising over one million dollars.
- Developed multiple fundraising and nonprofit grant campaigns in the U.S. and Malta collectively raised over one million dollars.
Micro-Enterprise Development Coordinator
OCCUR
Oakland, CA
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed an eight-week micro-enterprise training program for LMI small business entrepreneurs and merchants in East Oakland.
Oakland Micro-finance Program Coordinator
Kiva
San Francisco, CA
11.2015 - 12.2018
- Recruited and assisted hundreds of minority and immigrant entrepreneurs across the SF Bay Area, San Jose, and Baltimore in raising more than three million dollars of loan capital.
- Innovation awards in 2017 from the Oakland Chamber of Commerce and NACCE, a 700-community college group committed to an entrepreneurial mindset and innovative action.
Restaurant Waiter
Sam's Log Cabin
Albany, CA
05.2014 - 02.2016
- Award-winning East Bay brunch hotspot.
Catering Server
The Party Staff
San Francisco, CA
04.2014 - 12.2014
- From corporate and catered events to entertaining at home, The Party Staff San Francisco/Oakland has earned the reputation as the most trusted name in the hospitality staffing industry.
Back Waiter
Osso Steakhouse
San Francisco, CA
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Osso is renowned as one of the top fine dining steak restaurants in Nob Hill, San Francisco.
- 2023 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator.
Broiler Chef
Osha Thai
San Francisco, CA
06.2012 - 05.2013
- The Osha Thai empire has expanded to become the Bay Area’s best-known name in Thai cuisine, receiving multiple awards and acclaim from food critics.
Owner/Chief Operating Officer
Yagers 727
Folsom, CA
07.2009 - 06.2011
- Managed daily operations of the business, including hiring and training a 30-person staff.
- Responsible for hiring musical talent and event promotions, vendor contracts, and management oversight of restaurant, bar, and nightclub support staff.
Lead Waiter/Manager of Operations
Polker's Gourmet Burgers
San Francisco, CA
09.1997 - 03.2006
- Russian Hill award-winning neighborhood breakfast and gourmet burger joint.
- Operations staff manager from 2000 to 2002.
Education
Ph.D Candidate - Business Management
Albukhary International University
Alor Setar, Malaysia01-2028
Master of Science - Yunus Social Business And Entrepreneurship
Asian Institute of Technology
Pathum Thani, Thailand12-2022
Banking And Microfinance
Grameen Bank
Dhaka, Bangladesh08-2008
Bachelor of Science - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA08-2001
Some College (No Degree) - Designing For Social Systems Series 2017
Stanford d. School
Stanford, CASkills
- Interpersonal
- Leadership
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Strategic management
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Time management
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Office
Board & Advisory Positions
- Economic Development Commissioner - Richmond, CA [2015-2016]
- Loan Fund Board Member - Richmond, CA [2017-2021]
- Small Business Representative EWDAC - Doing What Matters for Jobs and the Economy CA State Educational and Workforce Development Advisory Committee [2016-2022]
Appointed by CA Community College vice-Chancellor Van Ton Quinlivan. We created the first statewide Makerspace Program in the United States with 23 Community Colleges (2016-2018)
- Board Member Friends of the Public Bank East Bay - Oakland, CA [2019-present]
Founding member of PBEB Initiative to create the second public bank in the U.S. See - CA AB 857 [2019]
- Senior Fellow Economic Development Global Urban Development - Berkeley, CA [2024-present]
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fundraising Consultant
Change The World.Business
01.2023 - Current
Micro-Enterprise Development Coordinator
OCCUR
09.2019 - 06.2020
Oakland Micro-finance Program Coordinator
Kiva
11.2015 - 12.2018
Restaurant Waiter
Sam's Log Cabin
05.2014 - 02.2016
Catering Server
The Party Staff
04.2014 - 12.2014
Back Waiter
Osso Steakhouse
05.2013 - 03.2014
Broiler Chef
Osha Thai
06.2012 - 05.2013
Owner/Chief Operating Officer
Yagers 727
07.2009 - 06.2011
Lead Waiter/Manager of Operations
Polker's Gourmet Burgers
09.1997 - 03.2006
Ph.D Candidate - Business Management
Albukhary International University
Master of Science - Yunus Social Business And Entrepreneurship
Asian Institute of Technology
Banking And Microfinance
Grameen Bank
Bachelor of Science - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
San Francisco State University
Some College (No Degree) - Designing For Social Systems Series 2017
Stanford d. School
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