Kevin Braun
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(C) (763) 300-5140, (F) (952)223-1310
Objective
Seeking position to utilize a vast array of skills and abilities in managing services and directing staff to provide customer assistance and problem solving in the entertainment business, as well as in other fields of business including retail and government contracted accounts.
Work Experience
Owner/Manager (01/01/2000 – Present)
Established and manage Lucid Dreams Entertainment, providing entertainment services to Twin Cities area, as well as multi-state region.
Last Employer: Lucid Dreams Entertainment
Contact Person: Kevin Braun
Responsibilities: Train and manage staff to provide entertainment opportunities for customer base. Develop and implement new entertainment products and services. Develop and implement marketing strategies. Manage customer base, financial data and strategies.
Accomplishments: Successfully established entertainment business in the Twin Cities area over the past decade. Entertained and developed relationships with leaders of corporations, non-profit organizations, chambers of commerce, churches, schools, restaurants, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and families.
Personal Support Coordinator (01/01/2008 – Present)
Personal care assistant and community support staff coordinating cares for young adult male.
Last Employer: MRCI
Contact Person: Cindy Kehoe/1-800-829-7110
Responsibilities: Provide personal care and support for young man with quadriplegia while addressing his learning and personal goals of care plan. Provide access to community and facilitate meaningful interactions with others in his life. Training and mentoring new staff to provide cares and support to young man according to care plan.
Accomplishments: Developed a caring relationship and met the needs of the client while satisfying the goals of the care plan.
Crew Leader (04/01/2009 – Present)
United States Census Bureau Crew Leader providing training and assistance in enumerating poulation.
Last Employer: US Dept Commerce
Contact Person: Colleen Crompton/ (763) 443-3471
Responsibilities: Train and supervise enumerators (field staff). Communicate and coordinate assignments with field operations supervisor and crews.
Accomplishments: Training of new field crews to implement updated strategies and employ new techniques for enumerating population.
Teacher/Trainer/Mentor (01/01/2000 – 07/01/2006)
Teacher/Trainer/Mentor providing adults information and support in skill building in the talent industry.
Last Employer: The Talent Center
Contact Person: Don Cosgrove/ (651) 306-9670
Responsibilities: Provided training in voice over and on-camera acting. Supported the development of skills such as improvisational character building, auditioning, and relationship building with the audience. Provided training and information on developing a contact base and identifying marketing strategies.
Accomplishments: Supported over 1000 participants in trainings over the years, launching and solidifying fellow actor's careers.
Teacher (03/01/2000 – 08/01/2005)
Introduction to theatre and improve instructor for kindergarten through 12 grade community education.
Last Employer: Homeward Bound Theatre Company
Contact Person: Bruce Kirkpatrick/ (952)934-7295
Responsibilities: Provided training on the basics of theatre acting and improv. Supported the development of skills such as team building, stage craft, improvisational character building, auditioning, and relationship building with the audience.
Accomplishments: Provided training to hundreds of children throughout the years, supporting them in developing their interests, confidence, and abilities for performing.
Education
Establishment: Hillsborough Community College
Degree: AA
Education Period: 01/01/1989 - 08/02/1990
Speciality: Science
Establishment: Universty of South Florida
Education Period: 09/01/1990 - 04/22/1992
Skills
Ability to coach others with highly developed interpersonal skills. Excellent conflict management skills utilizing effective communication. Ability to follow directions while comfortable to initiate independent work and with personal accountability. Comfortable with technical skills in the areas of working with computer hardware, miscellaneous machinery, and various electrical equipment.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 07, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Quicken
Interests
Volunteer work includes work with the American Cancer Society, Lyngblomsten Care Center, Stages Theatre, ISD 196, Ridgeview Foundation, and the City of Burnsville.