Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional References
Personal References
Hobbies and Interests
Computational skills
Languages
Timeline
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David Keegan

Halifax,MA

Summary

My professional life began with strong training in leadership and group facilitation in the outdoor education industry on the east coast of the US and in Alaska. Building on my abilities to create meaningful relationships with diverse groups of people, I lived and worked professionally in Central America for 15 years working in community development and building a wellness business. My strengths include attention to detail, strong analytical skills, excellent communication and strong relationship building abilities.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Worker

Mass State Lottery Commission
02.2024 - Current
  • Assuring timely and accurate shipment of instant ticket games on a daily basis.
  • Organizing, picking, packing, and loading daily orders of instant tickets for delivery to sales agents throughout MA.
  • Assisting with the launch and execution of the new warehouse inventory system for the MSLC at the Braintree and Canton facilities.

Audio Technician 2

Museum of Fine Arts
07.2022 - Current
  • Assisting the audio engineer in the transport, assembly, and operation of a full PA system for the MFA Summer Concert series, cultural events, and concerts throughout the year
  • Assisting the IT department in the production of MFA Live Streaming Lecture Series.

Preloader

United Parcel Service
11.2021 - Current
  • Unloading, receiving, scanning, sorting, and stocking packages in order to prepare package cars for delivery.
  • Unloading, lifting, organizing, and transporting overweight packages (70lbs-150lbs) throughout the warehouse.
  • Damaged Materials Program (DMP) for the Kingston, MA UPS facility.
  • I was one of two designated responders in the Kingston facility who responded to and prepared damaged, leaking, and hazmat packages for proper disposal.
  • Forklift and pallet jack trained and certified.

Director / Instructor

Alma Yoga Nicaragua
10.2011 - 08.2021
  • Managed studio programming and public relations.
  • Assisted in the development and oversight of the yearly budget.
  • Managed facility maintenance.
  • Taught daily yoga classes in both public and private settings.
  • Organized and facilitated both local and international wellness retreats.

Service-Learning Program Coordinator

Bridges to Community
09.2007 - 09.2011
  • Interpreted, translated, and acted as a cultural liaison for visiting volunteers in Nicaragua during the entirety of their stay.
  • Assisted teams of masons in construction of single-family houses, schools, community centers, and health posts.
  • Managed staff recruitment and employment processes, staff placement, dismissal processes, Nicaraguan staff development.
  • Acted as liaison between Nicaraguan and New York-based staff.
  • Designed and managed the organization's First Aid / First Responder and Emergency Response protocol.

Wilderness Guide / Behavior Technician

Alaska Island Community Services - Alaska Crossings
03.2004 - 08.2007
  • Wilderness Guide / Expedition Leader for 46-day back-country wilderness trips with youth at risk in southeast region of Alaska.
  • Intervened with problem behaviors to promote positive changes in the lives of adolescents experiencing social problems in their families and communities.
  • Principal responsibilities included supervising the physical and emotional health of participants, teaching and supervising the skills necessary to function efficiently in the rain-forest, back-country, and alpine environments, and teaching ocean and river canoeing and expedition backpacking skills.
  • Focused on developing skills dealing with leadership, problem-solving, character development, conflict resolution, and self-esteem.

Brand Representative

Red Bull North America
04.2000 - 11.2002
  • Responsible for building brand awareness in emerging North American market.
  • Responsible for identifying new consumers and educating the public about the product.
  • Produced reports detailing daily data collection, interactions with the public, and market performance.
  • Recommended new marketing and business opportunities to Regional Manager
  • Built professional relationships and rapport as a Brand Representative with various consumers, businesses, points of sale, and event production managers throughout Eastern Massachusetts.

Education

B.S. Business Management -

Bridgewater State College (Now Bridgewater State University)
Bridgewater, MA
01.2002

Skills

  • Excellent bilingual communication
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Professionalism
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Detail oriented
  • Fast learner

Professional References

  • Kevin O’Connell, Mass State Lottery Commission, Distribution Manager, 781-664-0814
  • Laura Goss, United Parcel Service, Preload Supervisor, 781-588-4214
  • Kristen Hoskins, Museum of Fine Arts, Director of Public Programs, 518-588-6880

Personal References

  • Patty Lyons, 781-738-8909
  • Ann Marie Wall, 781-267-2072

Hobbies and Interests

  • Developing a personal connection with the communities I am involved with.
  • Learning new skill sets that I can put into practice in order to contribute to the success of the team that I am a part of.
  • I enjoy working in challenging environments while problem-solving and coming up with creative solutions.

Computational skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Production Worker

Mass State Lottery Commission
02.2024 - Current

Audio Technician 2

Museum of Fine Arts
07.2022 - Current

Preloader

United Parcel Service
11.2021 - Current

Director / Instructor

Alma Yoga Nicaragua
10.2011 - 08.2021

Service-Learning Program Coordinator

Bridges to Community
09.2007 - 09.2011

Wilderness Guide / Behavior Technician

Alaska Island Community Services - Alaska Crossings
03.2004 - 08.2007

Brand Representative

Red Bull North America
04.2000 - 11.2002

B.S. Business Management -

Bridgewater State College (Now Bridgewater State University)
David Keegan