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Kenneth Barun

Arlington,NC

Summary

Passionate leadership known for motivating focused teams toward goal attainment. Known for adhering to high ethical standards and embracing new challenges. Expertise in networking and building relationships.


Every organization served has seen tremendous growth physically and financially


Leadership in front of the cameras but especially behind the scenes. Willing to give credit to those who doe the job and not to those who pretend to do the job.


Transparent and honest leadership with objectives and goal set far above the bar.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Vice President/ Member of the Board of D

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Charlotte, NC
04.2007 - 04.2023


  • Built a successful senior leadership
  • Created an environment of fellowship and humor while staying faithful and focused on the mission of the organization
  • Enhanced and continued to keep a global brand relevant and well known
  • Effectively helped increase the assets of the organization fourfold since joining the organization in 2007.

Corporate Senior Vice President

McDonald's Corporation
Oak Brook, IL
11.1986 - 01.2007
  • Identified opportunities to improve effect positive brand experience through Corporate Social Responsibility in the areas of Nutrition, animal welfare, environmental affairs, corporate contributions
  • Increased company growth through Public Relations and marketing departments.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.


President/CEO / Board Member

Ronald McDonald House Charities Worldwide
Oak Brook, IL
11.1986 - 01.2007

Created and managed a large philanthropic organization that was recognized as one of the top 100 brands in America


Led operational team in development, rollout, and management of new

  • Created a global brand operating in over 100 countries
  • Started with a staff of one (myself) and 300,000 dollars in assets and in 20 years the assets were over 1.6 billion dollars
  • Created a network of local chapters of the organization in over 40 states, and 50 countries with Ronald McDonald Houses connected to the major hospitals in the world
  • Created a matching gift program, World Children's Day at McDonalds and several other global and national programs



Director of Projects

The White House
Washington , D.C.
01.1984 - 11.1986


  • Chose and directed all public events for First Lady Nancy Reagan
  • Developed and managed a major brand in the "Just Say No" substance abuse prevention program
  • Directed programs " The First Ladies Conference on drug abuse with over 24 First Ladies from Countries in Europe, Latin America and Canada.
  • Wrote remarks for the first lady and crafted strategy for building a positive image.

Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs at the US D

US Government
Washington , DC
11.1983 - 01.1984


  • Directed communications for the Secretary of the Department of Heath and Huma services
  • Left at the behest of the White House to join the staff there

Education

Honorary - Humane Letters

Montreat College
Montreat, NC
05.2017

Master of Science - Sociology

Pacific Western University
School Of Social Science
05.1985

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.1981

High School Diploma -

Peekskill Military Academy
Peekskill, NY
06.1966

Skills

  • Process Improvement
  • Advertising Initiatives
  • Outstanding Management Skills
  • Partnership Development
  • Staff Guidance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Executive Leadership
  • Articulate Communication
  • Approachable and Outgoing
  • Improve Policies
  • People and Culture
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Corporate Strategy and Development
  • Balanced Work Ethic
  • Mission and Vision
  • Sales Growth
  • Build Revenue Streams
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Manage Programs
  • Business Consulting
  • Change and Growth Management
  • Management Team Leadership
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Leadership
  • Creativity

Accomplishments

Accomplishments far beyond expectations from local to global initiatives.


Awarded several awards and recognitions including University of Houston Distinguished Alumni Award, DePual University Chicago Distinguished Award, Humanitarian of the Year Award American Refugee Committee,

and several more.


Produced two nationally broadcast television programs; Cartoon All Stars to the Rescue, see by 60 million viewers on all networks in the US, Canada and Mexico. This animated 30 minute anti drug program featured 17 cartoon character from eleven different studios breaking all tradition and shown at the same time on a single day on every network. CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, Telemundo and CBC. Co produced with Roy Disney and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.


Also co executives produces the Concert for World Children's Day starring Celine Dion, Josh Groban. Michael Buble, Yolanda Adams, and Enrique Igelesias titled Theyre all our children after all

Timeline

Executive Vice President/ Member of the Board of D

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
04.2007 - 04.2023

Corporate Senior Vice President

McDonald's Corporation
11.1986 - 01.2007

President/CEO / Board Member

Ronald McDonald House Charities Worldwide
11.1986 - 01.2007

Director of Projects

The White House
01.1984 - 11.1986

Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs at the US D

US Government
11.1983 - 01.1984

Honorary - Humane Letters

Montreat College

Master of Science - Sociology

Pacific Western University

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Houston

High School Diploma -

Peekskill Military Academy
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