MICHAEL P. KEAVENY

International and Non-Profit Executive 
 
Dynamic executive seeking senior management position in an organization or
international division. Possess excellent management, communication, and
analytical skills as U.S. diplomat. Demonstrated leadership and outstanding
interpersonal skills while directing foreign and U.S. offices. Primary expertise
in economic assistance and market development as well as non-profit senior
management experience growing an organization, establishing sound management
principles, and fostering creativity and innovation among staff and clients.

Accomplishments
- Directed foreign and American trade staff in Canada, Switzerland, India and
Saudi Arabia on programs generating millions of dollars in sales to U.S.
companies.
- Planned and executed organizational strategies for trade shows and missions,
partnerships, research/analysis, and commercial diplomacy that increased U.S.
market share.
- Supervised private and public sector development projects in Honduras and
Egypt to improve health, strengthen the local economy, and create jobs.
- Honored with Employee of the Year Award in Switzerland for exceptional
management skills and earned national award recognition for foreign staff in
India, Switzerland and Canada.
- Achieved financial sustainability and established a retail sales program for
scholarship funds at a California environmental education organization.

Core Competencies
Global Outlook - Award-Winning Team Leadership - Marketing - Strategy
Development - Personnel and Budget Management - P&L Administration - Strategic
Alliances and Partnerships - Communication - International Experience - Trade
Finance and Credit - Technical Assistance - Investment Generation and Fundraising
- Government Relations

Employment History

Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Commercial Service, Washington, D.C. 2008 - 1991
Department of Commerce, the International Trade Administration, promoting U.S.
exports.

Senior Trade Officer at U.S. Embassies and Consulates:
o Toronto, Canada 2008 - 2004 
o Bern, Switzerland 2004 - 2000
o Chennai, India 1996 - 1992
o Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 1992 - 1991

• Directed the development, design, and implementation of comprehensive,
country-specific, trade assistance programs for increasing U.S. market share. 
• Developed new business opportunities for U.S. companies in foreign markets.
• Advised small to Fortune 500 companies on countrywide or regional business
development programs, including trade shows, single company promotions, seminars
and conferences.
• Oversaw market analysis for competitive positioning.
• Represented U.S. commercial interests through speeches, webcasts and public
diplomacy.


Director, U.S. Export Assistance Center, Baltimore, MD, 2000 - 1996
A network of six offices in four states working directly with companies and
indirectly with partners to promote exporting by small and medium-sized
companies.

• Pioneered the organizational integration of this new regional network,
consolidating functions and personnel while adding trade finance counseling and
staff.
• Initiated outreach programs to new and infrequent exporters for expanding
their market opportunities.
• Developed private/public partnerships with financing institutions for export
credit programs.
• Raised the visibility of the organization in the Mid-Atlantic region through
active public relations.


Private Sector Officer,
Agency for International Development (AID), Washington, D.C. 1991 - 1983
The foreign economic development program of the U.S. Government.

• Strategic planning and financial oversight for the successful conclusion of an
$80 million low-cost housing project and launch of a $110 million municipal water
treatment contract in Egypt.
• Advised the Honduran Government on steps to improve its investment attraction
program and Export Processing Zones to create more jobs.
• Accelerated the implementation of a $45 million credit and training program to
micro and small businesses in Egypt and Honduras.
• Provided technical assistance through contractor management to the
capacity-building efforts in host government and non-governmental organizations
(NGOs).
• Supervised host country and American engineers on technical review and project
implementation.

Other Positions

Vice President of Finance and Administration, Yosemite Institute, Sausalito, CA

A $7 million, private non-profit environmental education organization serving
10,000 students at three campuses.


Controller, American Poly-Foam Company, Oakland, CA 
Privately-held wholesale company supplying the furniture industry.

Honors and Awards
• Achievement Award for enhancing American-Canadian relations, AmCham Canada
(2008) 
• Certificate of Recognition for sustained superior performance, U.S. Department
of Commerce (2007)
• Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of outstanding management skills
and country knowledge, Foreign Service Nationals Association, Embassy of the
United States (2004)
• Certificate of Appreciation for exceptional organization of visit by U.S.
Secretary of Commerce to the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. Ambassador to
Switzerland (2002)
• Member, Award Committee for International Business Leadership, State of
Maryland (1997-1999)
• Recognized as co-founder of the American International School in Chennai,
India (1996)
• Meritorious Honor Award for exemplary efforts on the Helwan Housing Project,
U.S. Agency for International Development (1987)
 

Public Speaking - Major Presentations
The Ties that Bind: Enhancing the Best Business Relationship in the World,
Can-Am Trade Summit (2008)
Securing our Mutual Prosperity, the Importers-Exporters Alliance, Toronto,
Canada (2007)
Making Progress in International Business, the Industry Supply Association of
the USA (2005)

Education & Professional Development

Language training – Arabic, Spanish, German, Foreign Service Institute,
Washington, D.C.

Area Studies for Middle East assignments, Foreign Service Institute, Washington,
D.C.

Conflict resolution and management courses, Foreign Service Institute,
Washington, D.C.

Various leadership and management courses, American Management Association 

Bachelor of Arts, Honors Graduate; Cal in the Capital Intern, University of
California, Berkeley

Additional Information
o School Board Director and Chairman
o Scout Leader 
o Public Speaking and Consulting
o Possess a Top Secret U.S. Government clearance
o Hold dual citizenship: U.S. and Ireland
o Willing to relocate

References
Available on Request