Robert M. Keiser, Ph.D. M.B.A.

Experience

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  Legislative Advisory Teen Council

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2011

  Founder and Chair

  Council comprised of high school teens that mentor students with issues pertaining to healthy lifestyles, physical education, and bullyingInvited by Florida Representative Anitere Flores to testify in support of Representative Will Weatherford’s House Bill # 967 and Senator Lee Constantine’s Senate Bill # 2746. Which was adopted into law during the 2007 legislative sessionWorked closely with Governor Crist, Senator George LeMieux, and the Office of Policy and Budget Went to private and public schools to mentor kids on how to live healthier lifestyles through better dieting, more physical activity, and better social interaction. Show less

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  Florida Governor's Council on Physical Fitness

  Mar 2007 - Jan 2009

  Member/ Honorary Member

  Invited by American Heart Association to testify before US House Education and Labor Committee on behalf of the FIT Kids Act, which mandated one hour of physical education in America’s public schoolsFirst teen advocate ever selected to serve on the Governor Charlie Crist's Council on Physical FitnessTasked with creating a State Plan of Action to combat childhood obesity.Helped draft white papers and legislative recommendations.

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  Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Recruitment, Philanthropy, and Scholarship Chair

  Served as recruitment, philanthropy, and scholarship chair for the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity DC Alpha ChapterRecruitment Chair: Participated in event planning, marketing endeavors, and recruitment activities. Increased overall membership from 90+ members to 120+ members. (Estimation after senior attrition) (Position by appointment)Philanthropy Chair: Participated in event planning, marketing endeavors, and community outreach. Planned fundraising events for The Boys and Girls Club for America and The American Cancer Society in particular. (Position by appointment)Scholarship Chair: Led group study hours, helped tutor fellow fraternal members, and helped consolidate a testing bank for the fraternity. (Position by appointment) Show less

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  Keiser University

  May 2008 - Aug 2012

  Member of Media and Governmental Relations & Student Services Department

  Assisted in organization efforts and a fundraiser for Florida Representatives Jim Waldman and Peter NehrDrafted press releases for Keiser sponsored events and developmentsAs a member of the Office of the Chancellor helped aid benchmarking efforts by assisting in market researchTraveled to China, the Carolinas, and across Florida to visit over 18 campuses and to assess best business practices.During my tenure in the Office of the Chancellor I worked in a variety of departments, on a short-term basis, such as Marketing and Admissions, Accounting, Legal, H.R., Financial Aid, and Operations. This experience added value as I gained a more holistic background in Higher Education by working collaboratively to complete short-term tasks in each department. Traveled to a variety of conventions, such as APSCU and FAPSC where i represented Keiser University and learned industry best practices. Show less

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Internship

  Served under ranking member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-LehtinenParticipated in constituent outreach and grassroots initiatives, both in Spanish and EnglishAttended hearings and assisted in minute takingResearched and followed voter trends

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  Skanska USA Building Inc.

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Member of Business Development

  Worked as a member of Business Development for the Sweden based construction manager SKANSKA.In this role I worked collaboratively to find business opportunities through the RFP/RFQ process. As a Business Development Member I added value to the company by finding new business opportunities, helping draft a regional based pursuit strategy, and by working collaboratively to package our services to our clients in an cost effective and desirable manner. During my tenure at SKANSKA our office won two multi-million dollar jobs, Miami Gardens Municipal Complex & Cooper City High-school, $40 and $18.5 million respectively. While at SKANSKA I also represented the company at conferences such as the Annual Florida Association of Counties and the South East Building Conference. Show less

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  George Washington University

  Aug 2012 - May 2014

  M.B.A. Graduate

  Graduated with a Masters in Business Administration from The George Washington University. Concentrated in International Business and Marketing. Completed Capstone consulting project with Swedish offshore wind farm developer- Hexicon A.B.

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  UBS Wealth Management

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  Member of Wealth Management Team

  Worked intensively with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and dividend ruler investment strategies and presented findings to the Tanner Walker Suss Group and clients, Portfolio Management, Developed presentations/marketing material regarding investing in dividend stocks, generational wealth management, and ESG investment strategies, Developed financial research reports (federal reserve piece & sustainable trends piece), market research,

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  Southeastern College

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

  Admissions Coordinator
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  Keiser University

  Jun 2014 - May 2015

  • Grievance Advisor (Academics), Executive Management Trainee

    Feb 2015 - May 2015

  • Financial Aid Officer, Executive Management Trainee

    Jun 2014 - Feb 2015
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  Parks Foundation of Broward County

  Jul 2014 - Jan 2016

  Board Member
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  Southeastern College

  May 2015 - Jun 2016

  President
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  Vistage Florida

  Jan 2016 - now

  Member

  Vistage Key Group member

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  Southeastern College

  Jun 2016 - now

  Vice Chairman
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  Commission for Independent Education

  Nov 2016 - Jan 2021

  Rules Committee Member
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  Sons of Bosses

  Feb 2017 - Feb 2020

  Member

  Professional Development

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  FAPSC - Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2024

  President, Executive Board Member
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  Keiser University

  Feb 2021 - now

  Vice Chancellor of the Graduate School
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  Primrose Schools

  Mar 2022 - now

  Franchise Owner
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  Florida Center for Nursing

  Aug 2022 - now

  Member of Board of Directors

  Gubernatorial Appointee (DeSantis) to the Florida Center for NursingThe Florida Center for Nursing is established to research and address issues of supply and demand for nursing, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurse workforce resources.

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  Florida's Children First

  Sept 2024 - now

  Member Board of Directors

  Florida’s Children First is a non-profit, nonpartisan, independent advocacy organization committed to protecting and advancing the rights of children and youth impacted by the child welfare, juvenile justice, and disability systems through systemic reform, education, youth voice, and promoting high-quality legal representation.