Dennis Kenney (He/Him/His)

Empower Next Generation of Leaders by fostering growth of future public speakers and presenters by developing tailored programs for Ph.D. candidates, utilizing unique blend of drama, marketing, and storytelling techniques. Craft inclusive learning environments to inspire diverse student populations, catering to varying learning styles, languages, cultural backgrounds, and intellectual capacities. Provide guidance to doctoral candidates to refine academic and professional presentations while shaping personal brand.

• 90%+ increase in student confidence + effectiveness in their oratory skills
• Achieved significant increase in Student Confidence and Oratory Effectiveness by enhancing students' oratory skills, resulting in significant confidence boost.
• Promoted "Art of Active Listening" by advocating for appropriate use of mindful and emotional intelligence in effective communication.
• Transformed program participants by facilitating personal growth by cultivating eloquence and confidence, helping students overcome fears.
• Elevated Harvard's Legacy of Excellence by guiding students to transform initial nervousness and unclear messaging into clear, inspiring, and authoritative presentations, thus preventing potential setbacks in boardrooms, conferences, and business negotiations.
• Continuously tailored coaching methods to individual strengths and challenges of each student, ensuring engaging, persuasive, and authentic presentations.

Undertakes the refinement of MBA candidates' and academics' oratorical skill, magnifying their presence across professional and educational arenas. This involves crafting customized coaching strategies that transform not just the speech but the speaker, turning presentations into experiences that engage, inspire, and forge lasting connections. Each module is tailored, transcending traditional lessons to unlock latent potential and navigate new territories of impactful communication.

• Employ advanced pedagogical strategies to amplify communicative efficacy of MBA students and faculty, honing their presentation skills for diverse academic and business environments.
• Devise and implement tailored coaching plans, pinpointing and addressing individual communicative challenges, and fostering confidence in various speaking engagements.
• Transformed program participants by facilitating personal growth by cultivating eloquence and confidence, helping students overcome fears.
• Innovate instructional materials and participate in academic workshops, enhancing public speaking pedagogy; conduct research on communication theory's practical implications, contributing to peer-reviewed publications.
• Engage in academic circles through conferences and lectures, and pursue ongoing professional development, maintaining cutting-edge expertise in communication education.

Design and teach a comprehensive fashion merchandising curriculum, engaging students through lectures, workshops, and practical projects.

Coordinate all aspects of the academy's events, from securing venues to liaising with vendors, ensuring seamless event execution.

Administer the program's operational needs, including student enrollment, schedule planning, and resource management.

Serve as the key contact for the academy, facilitating communication with students, parents, and staff to enhance educational experiences.

Mentor students and provide academic counseling, emphasizing career readiness and academic growth.

Pursue professional development to maintain cutting-edge knowledge and instructional skills in fashion merchandising.

Demonstrated exceptional finesse in conceiving, organizing, and delivering student-centered, expertise-specific programs in communication, entrepreneurship, and fashion styling at LIM College. Tailored curriculum, teaching methodologies, and coaching strategies to align with individual student requirements, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to student success. Empowered students to conquer fears, confront challenges, and resolve confidence-related issues.

• Achieved 90% success rate in enhancing confidence and capabilities of students who enrolled in COMM 1110 and COMM 1110H courses.
• Translated leadership coaching into tangible outcome by facilitating launch of 30 startup businesses within year of course completion.
• Guided and mentored over 200 aspiring entrepreneurs, bolstering initiative and knowledge through comprehensive syllabus featuring real-world case studies, guest lecturers, and intensive workshops.

Led revolutionary transformation of promotional strategies, shaping style and brand identity of ABC celebrities through unconventional social media approach. Injected fresh and engaging content into the streams of Good Morning America and ABC News viewers, bolstering brand through tailored segments and articles that delved intimately into fashion and personal branding landscape. Enhanced personal and professional statements of celebrities by meticulously curating appearances, focusing on styling and clothing choices. Ensured consistent and cohesive application of visual communication.

• Recruited to enhance visual identities of prominent on-air ABC figures, Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan, infusing contemporary fashion into live television shows and segments, reinforcing Good Morning America's position as fashion-forward program.
• Established novel competitive edge by bridging worlds of fashion, media narratives, audience perceptions, and intricacies of personal branding.

• Steer Arroya Studio's Speech Training and Brand Consulting departments, setting strategic priorities and driving service innovation.
• Partner with businesses to sharpen their communication and brand narratives, enhancing public speaking, presentation skills, and brand identity coherence.
• Forge and nurture long-term client relationships, working with corporate leaders to tailor content and strategies that resonate with their brand values.
• Lead and continuously upskill team of consultants, emphasizing cutting-edge communication techniques and brand consultancy practices.
• Expand offerings into digital communication realms, including virtual coaching and multimedia content, responding to modern business dynamics.
• Drive business development, broadening client base and significantly boosting consultancy revenues.
• Host impactful workshops and personalized sessions, elevating clients' presentation and brand portrayal capabilities.
• Represent Arroya Studio at industry events as keynote speaker, enhancing agency prominence in communication and brand consulting fields.

Initiated comprehensive brand rejuvenation effort, revitalizing visual language and in-store experiences, which led to increased foot traffic, positive customer feedback, and enhanced brand recognition within New York City's retail landscape. Employed art of storytelling to narrate brand's visual and experiential story, creating strategic narrative that permeated every customer touchpoint, including thought leadership pieces, branding campaigns, and in-person and virtual events. Conceptualized and refined innovative customer experience concepts, translating into actionable initiatives, and overseeing execution to align with 260 Sample Sale's aesthetic and prevailing market trends.

• Achieved remarkable success, positioning company as premier destination for luxury sample sales and substantially boosting revenue.
• Curated high-profile collaborative events and played key role in forging partnerships with luxury brands.

Entrusted with orchestrating an enriching artistic environment that stimulated academic and creative excellence within the program. Tasked with the comprehensive management of the program's artistic direction, curriculum development, and performance standards, the Art Director & Educator played a pivotal role in securing resources, mentoring burgeoning talent, and maintaining the program's esteemed reputation. This leadership position demanded a visionary approach, commitment to fostering young talent, and the ability to build symbiotic relationships with external institutions and the community.

• Direct creation and implementation of acting and dance curricula, ensuring artistic and educational excellence.
• Secure vital funding, enabling student entry into esteemed thespian state competitions.
• Act as Musical Director, setting artistic standards and guiding performance quality for productions.