Jeffrey Trent Kahler
*************@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreykahler
Orlando, Florida
PR and Sales/Marketing and Business Development & Training
SUMMARY
PR and Sales/Marketing and Business Development & Training professional with more than 14 years of business-
to-business (B2B) experience within Financial Services and Human Resources industries. Served as a manager
for the past 5 years, providing office administration, human resources and recruitment responsibilities, sales and
marketing business development as well as website design and email marketing projects.
EXPERIENCE
Manager/Sr. Account Executive - 2003 to 2013 - Arthur Douglas & Associates, Inc., Orlando, Florida
Manager/Account Executive of strategic public relations and investor relations firm assisting emerging growth,
micro-cap to small-cap public companies trading on North American stock exchanges with strengthening their
shareholder base. Assisted in developing comprehensive public and investor relations programs for clients that
have a positive effect on the perceptions, attitudes and actions of the investment community and developing an
excellent reputation to investors, brokers, portfolio managers and analysts.
Senior Technology Recruiter - 2000 to 2002 - American Recruiting and Consulting Group, Weston, Florida
Reviewed job descriptions to understand the needs of the hiring manager to identify the right candidate(s).
Understanding technology, technical roles and technical skills. Identifying and sourcing candidates screening and
ascertaining the competence of candidates against technical job descriptions. Interviewing and meeting
candidates in person and via telephone to assess their qualifications Following up and keeping candidates in the
loop. Presenting candidate resumes to hiring managers to scrutinize or consider to hire.
Instructor - 1999 to 2000 - Florida Computer & Business School, Miami, Florida
Instructed computer and business school students in subjects like business writing and English, introduction to
computers, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Guided students in subject matter, utilizing various methods, like
lecture, demonstration, and used audiovisual aids other materials to supplement presentations. Prepared outline
for course of study, assigned lessons, & corrected homework assignments. Administered tests to evaluate
students’ progress, recorded results, and also issued reports to inform students of their progress. Maintained
discipline in classroom.
Corporate Trainer - 1998 to 1999 - Catapult, Inc. An IBM Company, Miami, Florida
Catapult, Inc., was a subsidiary of the world's largest learning company, IBM Learning Services. Instructed
customized learning solutions for clients to help their employees become more computer-proficient for their
organizations unique needs to ultimately improve performance skills and business outcomes of their people to
perform better in their roles.
Training & Development/Member Services - 1997 to 1998 - Oxford Health Plans/UnitedHealth, Tampa,
Florida
Managed the day to day execution of training needs for Member and Provider Services Operations. Assessed the
delivery and effectiveness of new hire programs and ensured that all program deliverables were executed
consistently and effectively. Collaborated with other professionals to ensure adult learning principles were applied
in the delivery of all training programs and initiatives. Enhanced understanding, provided practical skills and
motivated trainees to carry out specific work-related tasks.
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Elementary Gifted Teacher - 1996 to 1997 - Hillsborough County School District, Tampa, Florida
Facilitated student success in academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses of study and by
implementing district approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes;
addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and provided feedback
to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. Adapted classroom
work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans
within established lesson plans.
EDUCATION
B.S., Education - 1994
Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Elementary Education Major with Minor in Psychology
INTERESTS
Webmaster and ‘Tampensis’ Newsletter Editor – 2010 to Present
Central Florida Orchid Society, Orlando, Florida