KEVIN CARTON 315 32nd Avenue, Moline, Illinois 61265 [email protected] (309) 428-8467 EDUCATION University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois December 2015 Master of Education in Global Studies Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0

Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois May 2010 Bachelor of Arts Majors: Communication Studies, French, Africana Studies Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.0 Senior Inquiry: Communication Barriers Encountered by Collectivist African Immigrants in an Individualistic Society Honors: Magna Cum Laude Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Lambda Pi Eta Communications Honor Society Dean’s List, 12 of 12 terms

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Arts and Humanities Career Counselor June 2013 - Present Augustana College Career Development Office, Rock Island, Illinois  Develop, monitor and oversee a comprehensive offering of programs, events and services designed to assist students in the area of internships, career services and development  Serve as Career Development liaison to the arts and humanities students, Student Government Association and international student population, assisting with CPT and OPT authorization when needed  Increase career outcomes of college students through individual meetings, classroom visits, and workshops on topics related to resumes, interviewing, networking, internships, and employment  Create connections between employers, faculty, alumni, community, and students to provide job and internship opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally  Plan and execute career fairs, networking events, and other on-campus events to provide opportunities for employer and student relations

PDSO, RO August 2016 - Present DSO, ARO September 2015 - August 2016 Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois  Serve as Primary Designated School Official and Responsible Officer by collecting, reviewing, authorizing and processing immigration documents from non-immigrant F-1 and J-1 students in need of certain benefits and complete all federally mandated technical and manual processing within the time frame permitted by regulation  Ensure visa material is in compliance with federal regulations for both domestic and international students

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Assistant Director of International Internships June 2014 - Present Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois  Manage internship abroad program in Sydney, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand by establishing standards, regulations, and requirements for the programs.  Develop strategies for recruiting and advising applicants, including hosting promotional info sessions for interested applicants, implementing marketing materials, and representing the program at the study abroad fair  Serve as point of contact for students in Australia and New Zealand by addressing and resolving any issues, concerns  Assist with pre-departure orientation through completing risk management when processing applications  Ensure visa material is in compliance with federal regulations for both domestic and international students  Teach the 5 week Australia and New Zealand seminar class to ensure students are educated on culture and work practices, transitioning abroad, and fulfilling learning objectives through hands on practical experience  Conduct site visits in Sydney and New Zealand to ensure interns are meeting their responsibilities

Musical Director, Assistant Director of Programming June 2013 - July 2013 McCurdy School of Performing Arts, Wales and England, United Kingdom  Furthered personal competence in international programming through serving McCurdy School of Performing Arts, a private institution teaching the skills and values embedded in the production of musical theater  Chaperoned and coordinated the logistics of moving 30+ musical theater students across the UK to various professional theater companies in Wales and England, including West End workshops with professional actors, directors, and play writes  Performed piano accompaniment for the groups’ performances, including songs from Will Roger's Follies, Gypsy, Bye Bye Birdie, Damn Yankees, Book of Mormon, 42nd Street, Kiss Me Kate, Godspell, and Into the Woods

Foreign Language Assistant September 2011 - May 2012 Académie de Toulouse, Montauban, France  Conceptualized and implemented curriculum for a range of classes and age groups on topics such as English language and grammar practices, American culture, and conversational skills development  Completed documentation as required, including registers and daily lesson logs  Organized and led social and cultural activities such as music classes, theater performances, museum excursions, and American cuisine outings  Communicated with parents and school administration on pupil progress  Travelled across fourteen European countries throughout the duration of the experience, embracing and analyzing the cultural dynamics of present day Europe

Cultural Immersion Participant March 2010 - May 2010 Augustana College Spring Term in Africa, Accra, Ghana and Dakar, Senegal  Studied Ghanaian and Senegalese history, music, art, politics and literature while traveling the countries with a cohort of Augustana students and faculty  Developed a more comprehensive understanding of how slavery, colonization, independence, and Pan-Africanism have influenced present day society in Ghana and Senegal

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Music Director September 2012 - Present Christ the King Parish, Moline, Illinois  Facilitate effective musical leadership for all worship services by coordinating the music selection for services, conducting the choirs, and choosing individual singers for solos  Lead weekly choir rehearsals and arrange for a substitute director when unable to be present  Encourage church members’ participation in the music ministry of the church by recruiting and organizing volunteer song leaders, instrumentalists, vocalists, and choir members  Perform piano accompaniment for both choirs  Provide weekly information to the church office on choral selection for upcoming services

Order Management Agent May 2012 - May 2013 Expeditors International, Moline, Illinois  Provided customer service through coordination of John Deere freight shipments destined for South America  Complied with US export regulations and country of destination requirements when documenting cargo  Scheduled ocean freight bookings, updated computer system data, and invoiced customers for services rendered  Maintained positive relationships with customers and suppliers, keeping all parties informed of cargo status  Forecasted future shipments, reserving space on steamship lines  Navigated John Deere host systems, including COMAR, SAP, and JDSN web tools

Direct Support Professional September 2010 - September 2011 New Choices, Inc., Bettendorf, Iowa  Provided direct support to individuals with disabilities by assuring community involvement and integration, power and choice, health and safety, status, and competence  Fulfilled state regulated mandates on documentation procedures through the completion of goal data sheets, schedules, incident reports, emergency drills, community integration logs, and daily case notes  Assisted individuals with personal care issues such as toileting, feeding, hygiene, etc. as needed  Communicated with medical professionals on behalf of individuals and administered medications according to physician’s instructions  Trained and oversaw the progress of new employees as outlined by the company

RELEVANT COURSEWORK Studio Art of Africa (ART-342) Researching Global Education (EPS 580) West African History (HIST-375) Intro to Africana Studies (AFSP-101) West African Culture (ISS-302) Global Connections (ANTH-380) West African Culture and Music (MUSC-342) French: Advanced Grammar & Translation (FREN-314) Intro to Anthropology (ANTH-100) Intercultural Communication (SPCM-330) French Senior Seminar: Renaissance (FREN-441) Ethical Issues in Communication Research (SPCM-310) Race, Ethnicity, and Religion (RELG-313) Topics in French Culture & Civilization (FRENCH-310) Global Youth and Citizenship (EPS 533) Globalization of Higher Education (EPS 538)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS NAFSA, Member July 2015 - Present

National Association of Career Development, Member April 2014 - April 2016  Presenting You Want to do What?! Counseling Students for Taboo Careers, a conversation on how to overcome personal biases when counseling students pursuing taboo careers, at the NCDA national conference in Denver, Colorado, June 2015

Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers, Member April 2014 - April 2016  Presented Career Olympics: Preparing Students to Reach Their ‘Goal’d!, a 5-week, 5 session workshop series designed to prepare students for upcoming internships and full-time job employment, at the MWACE annual conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, June 2014

National Association of Colleges and Employers, Member June 2013 - June 2015

Illinois Small College Placement Association, Member June 2013 - June 2014

INVOLVEMENT Founder and Front Man of Minus Six, Quad City based piano pop-rock ensemble April 2003 - Present

Founder and Advisor, Black Squirrel Film Productions, Rock Island, Illinois September 2013 - Present

Piano Instructor, Privately, Moline, Illinois May 2013 - August 2016

Co-Founder, Young Professionals at Augustana, Rock Island, Illinois July 2013 - July 2014

Director of Children’s Choir and Band, College Azana, Montauban, France August 2011 - May 2012

Master Control Operator, Floor Crew, KWQC TV 6, Davenport, Iowa May 2010 - September 2010

Circulation Staff, Augustana Tredway Library, Rock Island, Illinois September 2008 - May 2010

Teacher’s Assistant, Pedal’s Daycare, Moline, Illinois May 2006 - September 2008

FINE ARTS AWARDS Minus Six voted one of the Best Bands in the Quad Cities January 2015 Locals Love Us, Inc., Davenport, IA

Alleman High School Hall of Fame - Dramatic Award October 2014 Alleman High School, Rock Island, IL  In recognition of outstanding contributions in the area of fine arts

Minus Six voted Best Band in the Quad Cities September 2008 River Cities’ Reader, Davenport, IA

Minus Six voted Best Band in the Quad Cities November 2006 QC Magazine, Bettendorf, IA