Kevin M. Jett
Hoopeston, IL ***42
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EDUCATION: Western Illinois University
M.S. Ed. Counseling, May 1997
Millikin University
B.A. English, May 1993
Presidential Scholar
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
Bowman Estates/BMA Management, Ltd., Danville, IL
Marketing Director (September 21, 2009 - Present)
. Responsible for all sales & marketing efforts for 76-
unit assisted living facility
. Conduct daily sales calls with prospective residents
and their families
. Maintain relationship with referral sources through
regular contact and outreach
. Oversee all facility marketing and media efforts.
Responsible for department budget
. Assist with the day-to-day operation and supervision of
the community.
Department of Commerce/U.S. Census Bureau, Chicago, IL
Partnership Specialist (March 16, 2009 - August 28. 2009)
. Marketed and promoted the 2010 Census in a 14-county area
to community organizations, businesses, churches and
schools. Make presentations and plan activities with
groups. Assist in the supervision of four Assistants
stationed throughout the state.
Harris Agency,Inc, Hoopeston & Milford, IL
Agent (June 1, 2005 - December 15, 2008)
. Marketed, quoted, & sold all lines of insurance to a cross-
section of clients & businesses
. Coordinated all marketing, advertising and community
relations
. Hold licenses for property/casualty & life/health in
Illinois and Indiana
Country Insurance & Financial Services, Hoopeston,IL
Agent/Registered Representative (January 15, 2004 - May 15, 2005)
. Serviced individual, farm and commercial lines insurance
policies
. Provided personalized and detailed customer service in
sales & claims
. Licensed to sell all lines of insurance and financial
products.
Danville Area Community College, Danville, IL
Coordinator, Community Education (July 1, 2001 - January 8, 2004)
. Responsible for the coordination of College's extension
site courses & programs
. Coordinated and supervised department courses and
workshops offered each semester
. Recruited and assisted in selection of instructors and
course facilitators
. Coordinated the Continuing Center for Lifelong Learning
and College For Kids
. Assisted in the planning and operation of various
conferences and special events
Coordinator, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) (June 1, 2000 -
June 30, 2001)
. Responsible for overall coordination of quality
team structures and processes
. Facilitated communication among teams, Quality
Council, campus & Board of Trustee
Training Specialist, Corporate and Community Education (September
1999 - January 2004)
. Facilitated training programs ("soft skills" - i.e.
customer service, teamwork, communication skills, etc.)
for businesses, industry, and organizations. Included
classroom instruction and management of customized
training contracts
. Certified AchieveGlobal/Zenger Miller Trainer/Faciliator
. Assisted with planning and coordination of workshops,
conferences, and special events
Assistant Coordinator, Career Services (May 1999 - September 1999)
< Provided counseling and career development help to
students, alumni, and community
< Coordinated application process and referral for work
study and student worker Program
< Administered and interpreted the Self Directed Search
(SDS) for individuals and groups
Millikin University, Decatur, IL
Assistant Director of Residence Life (June 1, 1998 - May, 1999)
. Total programmatic responsibility for 10 residence halls
housing 850 students
. Supervised departmental budget of over $190,000.000
. Coordinated recruitment, selection and training of
professional and student staff
. Assisted in supervision of graduate-level professional,
undergraduate, and office staff
. Advised the Residential Housing Association - student
governance organization
Residence Hall Director (July 1997 - May 1998)
Managed total operation of four residence halls and two apartment buildings
housing 220 undergraduate students; Trained, supervised, and evaluated
eight Resident Assistants
Counseled residents on personal, academic, disciplinary, and career issues
Counselor, Center for Career Development (July 1997 - May 1998)
Conducted counseling sessions for variety of academic, career, and personal
issues
Assisted students with resume and cover letter writing and graduate
admission essays
Assisted with the overall management and daily operations of the Center
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL
Residence Hall Director (August 1993 - June 1997)
. Managed total operation of an undergraduate hall housing
110 males
. Hired, trained, evaluated, and supervised a student
paraprofessional staff
. Served as Staff Selection Coordinator (1995-1997) &
Training Coordinator (1993-1994)
. Served as Residence Hall Association and GLBT student
group advisor
"Making Connections" Creator & Coordinator (1995, 1996, & 1998)
. Co-created annual one-day educational and networking
workshop for
Resident Assistants and Student Affairs professionals from
five states
ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
Danville Area Community College, Danville, IL
Instructor (November 2010 - present)
. Teach course on basic computer skills - hardware & softward
Hoopeston Area School District #11, Hoopeston, IL
Certified Substitute Teacher, grades K-12 (January 2009-present)
Hoopeston Area School District #11, Hoopeston, IL
Head Coach, 5th grade boys basketball (2008-present)
Rossville-Alvin Grade School, Rossville, IL
Head Coach, 5th & 6th grade boys basketball (2007-2008)
Jett Consulting, Hoopeston, IL
Co-Founder/Co-Owner (June 2000 - present)
. Write resume & cover letters, and provide job search
assistance to private clients
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL
Residence Hall Association, Advisor (February 1994 - February 1995)
Facilitated the development of student organization that served 1400 campus
residents
Assisted in the management of $16,000.00 budget and major fundraising
efforts
Millikin University, Decatur, IL
Assistant Coach, Women's Varsity Basketball (1990 - 1993)
. Scouted and recruited potential players
. Served as junior varsity head coach
Writer/Contributing Editor (1995 - May, 1999)
Freelance Writer for RA Manager and On Duty national
publications
VOLUNTEER
WORK: Elder, First Presbyterian Church - Hoopeston, IL
Hoopeston Area Youth Soccer
Sons of the American Legion - Post #384
Meals on Wheels
American Red Cross CPR training
DACC Continuous Quality Improvement
Habitat for Humanity
HALO Project "Study Circles" on racism and diversity (pilot group
member, trained facilitator)
HONORS &
RECOGNITION: Illinois Residence Hall Association (IRHA)
Advisor of the Year, 1994-95
IRHA Hall of Fame inductee, 1996
Advisor of the Year nominee, 1998-99
Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers
(GLACUHO)
Nominee, Outstanding Illinois Graduate Student, 1996
Conference Presenter 1995, 1996
Millikin University Hall Council Advisor of the Year, 1997-98
Member, National Residence Hall Honorary
Alpha Lambda Delta National Academic Honorary
Sigma Tau Delta International English Honorary
TRAININGS &
WORKSHOPS : American Sport Education Program (ASEP) - Coaching
Certification
Insurance training seminars - auto, home, life, health, crop
insurance -
various companies (2004-2008)
Leadership Tomorrow - Class XV (Danville Area Chamber of Commerce)
AchieveGlobal/Zenger Miller Trainer
Certification Seminar (December 1999)
Legal Issues: Hiring and Interviewing (DACC, June 1999)
Student Employment Essentials (Richland Community College, June
1999)
Sexual Harassment (Millikin University, Fall 1997)
GLACUHO (Regional) Conference (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996)
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher & PowerPoint, TAM (on-
line management system)
Internet & E-mail (Outlook & Lotus)
PRESENTATIONS
AchieveGlobal/Zenger Miller Training Modules
Leadership 2000
Workskills
The Service Difference
Facilitating for Results
"Proactive Listening & Caring Responses"
"Do Something"
(Rotary Youth Leadership Academy, spring 2000)
"Customer Service Essentials"
"Dealing with Interruptions"
"Supervising the Marginal Employee"
"Positive Coaching"
"Job Hunting & Interviewing"
"Who Are You What Do You Want What's Expected Of You"
"The Self-Directed Search & Career Exploration"
"Time Management: Staying On Top Of It All"
"Resume Writing"
"You can put us together, but you can't make me like them!"
(group development and cohesion)
"Communication & Counseling"
"Get High On Yourself"
(self-affirmation & self-care)
"Being a 'Deciding' Student - Choosing a Major and Career"
"The Role of an Ally: Gay, Lesbian, and Bi-sexual Issues"
"Hall Council Advising"
(effective group mentoring)
"Stress and Burnout"
"Insurance for New Drivers"
References For
Kevin M. Jett
Lori Cain
Administrator
Bowman Estates
1968 N. Bowman Ave.
Danville, IL 61832
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Rich Dunsworth
Vice-President, Student Life
Millikin University
Decatur, IL 62522
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Todd Harris
President - Harris Agency,Inc
Rossville, IL 60963
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Wade Meranda & Ann Swartz
Pastors, First Presbyterian Church
Hoopeston, IL 60942
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Sara Van De Walker
Director, Corporate and Community Education
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL 61832
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Dr. Alice Marie Jacobs
President
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL 61832
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