Keenan Acken
Saint Paul
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Proactive individual with advanced problem-solving skills and technical aptitudes. Effective at working independently and as a contributing member of a team. Talented in day-to-day product management and sales analysis.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Specialist
Schneiderman's Furniture
03.2022 - Current
- Build and maintain lasting relationships with people and families from all walks of life.
- Ability to gain fast rapport, and use my communication and organizational skills to offer furniture based solutions.
- Researched product's technical specifications and accurately communicated information.
- Strong detail oriented skills, becoming well-versed in staging software's by offering interior design assistance.
- Frequently recognized on the monthly leaderboards for top performance.
- Sold over $2 million of furniture.
- Extremely proficient with all software programming used on a daily basis (iOS, Storis, Canva, Icovia, and Windows).
- Trained and provided coaching to new product specialists.
Canvasser
Donor Development Strategies
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Contracted with Twin Cities Public Television (PBS), a non-profit organization, to raise money through door-to-door canvassing.
- Represented the face of PBS by being professional and affable throughout the work day.
- Posses strong and professional communication skills as I work to establish rapport at the door.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
- Met and exceeded daily and weekly sales targets to contribute to overall business success.
- Securely handle peoples monetary donations.
- Plan diligently for a multitude of weather conditions.
Organizer
CADC LLC
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Obtain and retain knowledge of our political systems, helping individuals with a wide variety of assistance.
- This assistance would include but not limiting to; registering to vote, voting by mail questions and information, finding polling locations, and getting correct County Clerks information for the individuals to contact appropriate representatives.
- Worked remotely to reach out to hundreds of people every day in a courteous and professional manner.
- Utilized project management skills to meet event deadlines and complete requirements.
- Met those deadlines with due diligence, making sure I was accurately keeping track of the metrics needed for each day.
- Posses the ability to adapt on a moments notice and go with the flow if our current project changed last minute.
Project Manager
ICD Translation
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Manage the translation process of documents, video, audio and websites into multiple languages.
- Create and tailor quotes based on product and client needs.
- Find and hire suitable translator(s) for approved quotes.
- Ensure the translator(s) keep to the timeline specified to the client so each project is delivered with diligence on time.
- Proof translated documents with meticulous attention to detail, looking for document errors such as formatting and missing translations.
- Organized all invoices and sent invoice payments and bills to translators and clients respectively.
- Manage multiple projects using proficient knowledge in Adobe systems.
- Professional environment behavior and ability to problem solve through innovation and creativity.
- Handled projects over $100,000 with efficiency and self-management.
Videographer
Farmshed
01.2018 - 05.2018
- In charge of all things promotional at Farmshed.
- Created promotional videos following the Local Food Fair; Farmshed's biggest event of the year.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Shot, edited, and organized all film that I shot myself.
- Performed statistical analysis on their Facebook page, looking for ways to boost engagement.
- Made posts and logos promoting current and future events.
DJ Assistant
Milwaukee Airwaves
08.2016 - 04.2021
- Provide excellent courtesy and professionalism when interacting with guests and clients at all times.
- Anticipating needs to ensure the event flows properly from one sequence to the next.
- Maintained a fun, bright, and exceptional performance.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
- Posses extensive knowledge of sound and lighting equipment.
- Never serious, always professional.
- Engaged guests at special events by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.
Manager & Marketer
Erbert and Gerbert's
09.2015 - 01.2019
- Created an easy going environment for employees and customers to laugh together while maintaining exquisite professionalism throughout the day.
- Had to prep food on the daily along with following the current sanitation rules and regulations.
- Also be able to have intricate knowledge of the system and retain that information for further training.
- As a marketer, I had to create creative posts and correctly upload them to Facebook.
- I worked as a one person team and upheld the responsibilities given to me.
Manager & Marketer
Erbert and Gerbert's
09.2015 - 01.2019
- Created an easy going environment for employees and customers to laugh together while maintaining exquisite professionalism throughout the day.
- Had to prep food on the daily along with following the current sanitation rules and regulations.
- Also be able to have intricate knowledge of the system and retain that information for further training.
- As a marketer, I had to create creative posts and correctly upload them to Facebook.
- I worked as a one person team and upheld the responsibilities given to me.
Counselor
Camp COFAC
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Had an opportunity to teach high school students what I have learned in media production during my college experience.
- I educated students on how to gather and edit footage through the systematic production process.
- Taught students basic to advanced knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, in tandem of becoming a mentor for them and establishing good relations with these kids.
- They will even ask me questions today through social media if they need help in other projects.
Counselor
Camp COFAC
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Had an opportunity to teach high school students what I have learned in media production during my college experience.
- I educated students on how to gather and edit footage through the systematic production process.
- Taught students basic to advanced knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, in tandem of becoming a mentor for them and establishing good relations with these kids.
- They will even ask me questions today through social media if they need help in other projects.
Footwear Senior Sales Associate
Sports Authority
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Oversaw the entire footwear department while maintaining its integrity.
- Made sure customers were knowledgeable and fitting them with the right shoe that was best for their feet and wallet.
- Constantly talked with management to ensure the department was up to code and customer satisfaction.
Footwear Senior Sales Associate
Sports Authority
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Oversaw the entire footwear department while maintaining its integrity.
- Made sure customers were knowledgeable and fitting them with the right shoe that was best for their feet and wallet.
- Constantly talked with management to ensure the department was up to code and customer satisfaction.
Sales Associate
Sports Authority
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Educate customers on store equipment, and matched the customer with the best equipment based on their needs.
- Met and exceeded sales goals set by management.
- Excelled in customer service.
Performer
KIDS From Wisconsin
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Toured and performed all over the state of Wisconsin, and played trumpet for thousands of people with over 60 shows.
- Responsible for thorough knowledge of 11 musical arrangements that were ready to play at a moments notice.
- Responsible for perfect attendance for all rehearsals as well as shows.
- Required to have knowledge for all stage equipment including the sound board, microphones, and wiring.
- Promoted the KIDS From Wisconsin organization and future shows.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication: Media Studies
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI05-2018
Skills
- Technical knowledge of diverse software
- Communication and Persuasion Theory
- Organizational skills
- Sales expertise
- Discipline to work independently
- Attention to detail
- Campaign management
- Creativity and innovation
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
Timeline
Product Specialist
Schneiderman's Furniture
03.2022 - Current
Canvasser
Donor Development Strategies
07.2021 - 01.2022
Organizer
CADC LLC
08.2020 - 11.2020
Project Manager
ICD Translation
01.2019 - 03.2020
Videographer
Farmshed
01.2018 - 05.2018
DJ Assistant
Milwaukee Airwaves
08.2016 - 04.2021
Counselor
Camp COFAC
06.2016 - 06.2017
Counselor
Camp COFAC
06.2016 - 06.2017
Manager & Marketer
Erbert and Gerbert's
09.2015 - 01.2019
Manager & Marketer
Erbert and Gerbert's
09.2015 - 01.2019
Footwear Senior Sales Associate
Sports Authority
03.2015 - 08.2015
Footwear Senior Sales Associate
Sports Authority
03.2015 - 08.2015
Sales Associate
Sports Authority
01.2014 - 03.2015
Performer
KIDS From Wisconsin
06.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Communication: Media Studies
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point