Kenyon L. Link

Experience

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  Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated

  Mar 1998 - now

  Member
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  Manhattan Ford

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Internet Sales Manager

  • Started internet sales department.• Managed a team of 10 sales representatives.• Implemented training course for new recruits.• Implemented new products that increased profits by 50%.

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  State of Florida

  Apr 2004 - Jan 2010

  • Investigated and determined findings on allegations of abuse, abandonment and neglect of children. • Testified in court as an expert witness in child welfare.• Linked families with community-based resources and services.• Placed children in foster care. • Counseled individuals and families on the juvenile justice system.• Implemented sanctions ordered by the court.• Provided crisis intervention.• Advocated at the state and local levels for runaway program funding.• Coordinated runaway service programs for teenagers in Palm Beach, Broward and Dade counties.• Provided court documentation and testimony on each case.

  • Child Protective Investigator

    May 2007 - Jan 2010

  • Juvenile Probation Officer

    Apr 2004 - May 2007
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  KGModels Enterprises / K Link Photography

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2016

  CEO / Owner

  Established and operated a Management and Photography Company. Identified, recruited and managed talent. Cultivated strong business partnerships throughout the State of Florida. Organized community events to promote and market company.• Social Media: Promoted start-up company through available social media platforms for exposure. • Branding & Community Relations: Established relationships with local businesses to build a brand for the company. Created and designed marketing materials for over 100 companies throughout Florida such as hair salons, barber shops, entertainment companies and night clubs. Successfully held annual Fashion Shows at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.• Photography: Lead photographer. Areas of specialty: portraits, landscapes, editorial, commercial and event. Show less

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  Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc.

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Juvenile Justice Caseworker

  • Mentored juveniles, showing them different ways to approach life’s situations.• Provided information to their Probation Officers about their actions daily.• Attend court hearings on the behalf of the clients.• Draft legal court documents.

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  Vita Nova Inc.

  Jun 2012 - May 2015

  Identified suitable and affordable housing for disadvantaged residents in Palm Beach communities. Created and maintained a database of available housing. Acted as a liaison between the residents and landlords by overseeing rent and landlord/tenet issues. Worked closely with housing advocates, community boards, tenant associations and nonprofit groups. Set up training and community resource workshops. Monitor tenant behaviors and compliance with regulations and requirements.• Social Media: Assisted in the creation and development of the company’s website and marketing materials. Assisted in the startup of the company’s social media platforms. • Branding & Community Relations: Relationship with landlords lead to over 200 safely housed Palm Beach residence. Attended weekly meeting with local nonprofit agencies; built relationships that helped the agency expand and grow financially (grants, business and program development) Show less

  • Housing Coordinator

    Jan 2014 - May 2015

  • Life Coach

    Jun 2012 - Jan 2014
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  Palm Beach County Housing Authority

  May 2015 - Jan 2018

  Created a marketing department for the agency in collaboration with senior management. Responsible for re-branding the agency. Works closely with all departments in the agency and external consultants to assist in developing new marketing and promotional materials to polish the agency’s image. Led teams in several high priority agency events. • Social Media & Communication Management: Introduced social media branding to CEO and Board of Directors. Currently in the process of creating and implementing all platforms. • Community Relations: Cultivated relationships with many local elected officials and business owners. Created resident counsels for agency properties. Applied feedback from both community leaders and citizens in marketing and branding strategies. • Branding & Event Planning: Prepared a team in producing a successful Deputation Ceremony for over 200 attendees for the incoming Deputy Executive Director. Organized successful groundbreakings for the redevelopment of two properties in rural areas on the same day. In attendance were U.S. Congressman Alcee Hastings and local elected city officials. Show less

  • Director of Marketing and Business Development

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Support Services Coordinator

    May 2015 - Jan 2016
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  Community Partners of South Florida

  May 2019 - now

  • Vice President of Community Services

    Mar 2022 - now

  • BRIDGES Director

    May 2019 - Mar 2022