DENISE KERUM
Hey Everyone!
Since I began my professional journey I’ve been lucky to have had the opportunity to collaborate on some exciting solo and collaborative projects. I take pride in all that I do and in the long-term relationships I’ve fostered in the process. I firmly believe that hard work eventually pays off, and I know that each day brings me closer to reaching my goals. Explore my portfolio, and feel free to get in touch with any questions!
MY BACKGROUND
I am a Senior at Biola University, B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies and A.A. in Business and Psychology. I am a proud board member of a non-profit called "Showing Love and Kindness for Johnathons Sake" and an international Biblical teacher for the non-profit "ByGrace Trust". I am passionate about serving children in third world countries by providing them education while being a tangible vessel of Gods' love and compassion.
Teaching and mentorship is a important aspect in my life journey. I have taught to hundreds of children and young adults in third world countries in Kenya, Africa. I have also done formal teaching by being a field trainer for 2 corporate companies in the HVAC industry. What I enjoy the most is being a mentor to young teens by helping them create resumes, guidance in what university to attend and connecting them to a particular ministry or organization.
EXPERIENCE
Job Resume
FIELD TRAINER, JW HEATING AND AIR
LEAD GENERATOR, ASSOCIATED HEATING AND AIR
August 2017-CURRENTLY
April 2017-August 2017
As a field trainer, I am required to train the new Lead Generators.
I oversee two Costco stores.
I am required to update weekly and monthly revenue for each store.
As a Lead Generator, I booked estimates and services for HVAC in Costco stores.
The leads I generated monthly varied from 35 to 55.
LEAD GENERATOR, HOMECOMFORT USA
RECEPTIONIST, DIALYSIS TRAINING INSTITUTE
January 2015 - April 2017
June 2014 - July 2014
As a Team Captain, I generated and scheduled appointments for estimates and services.
My job criteria consisted of training incoming lead generators, check all HVAC displays, assisted in employee schedules, in-store check ups and build relationships with the company and the store.
I oversaw 6 Lowe's stores and 2 Costco stores.
In Home Comfort, I was a part of the canvassing team booking estimates.
My average sales in a month varied from $60,000-$80,000.
As a receptionist, I answered all questions of the school's tuition, registration, and academic expectations.
I did tours of the school's facility to all incoming students.
I managed student payment of their tuition.
MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND
January 2015- CURRENTLY
I have trained in-coming employees.
I created a Lead Generating Training manual.
I have oversaw 6 Lowe's stores and 2 Costco stores
PERSONAL SKILLS
June 2014- CURRENTLY
Teachable
Punctual
Strong Communication Skills
Workable
Charismatic
Self-motivated
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Being a lifelong learner is a trait that is really important to me. I have focused my education in receiving a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies and A.A. in Business and Psychology. My career goal is to one-day establish a Christ-centered educational and boarding non-profit in third world countries. This non-profit, "Agape" will have a special program that teaches work skills for children and young adults who have special disabilities.
BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES, BIOLA UNIVERSITY
AUGUST 2014-APRIL 2019
As Biblical and Theological major graduate, I have received education on the literary context, historical accuracy, and sound interpretation developed throughout history. I have been educated to read the original language of the New Testament.
BUSINESS, BIOLA UNIVERSITY
Having a minor in Business, I am educated in the economical diversity, marketing tactics, and interpreting business states.
I have received knowledge and understanding of advanced business theories and practices by effectively communicating through a variety of techniques including writing, oral, and electronic communication technologies.
AUGUST 2014-APRIL 2019
COMMUNITY SERVICE
"SHOWING LOVE AND KINDNESS FOR JOHNATHONS SAKE"
The heart of this non-profit is to display love and kindness to lower economic families. Our goal is to serve our community by the giving toys, clothing, job opportunities, and scholarships . In 2018, we hosted a toy holiday give away for a transitional school that had a student body of 300 kids in the city of east Los Angeles.
CURRENT SERVICE PROJECTS
Kingdom Kids
Kingdom Kids is a ministry in a Church called Agape House of Prayer. The vision of the ministry is to inspire children to be activate in their faith. Secondly, to instill into the children a desire to seek God through Worship, Fellowship, Prayer and Scripture.
PERSONAL STORIES
Churro Story
In 2012, I started my churro "business" to help ease the financial burden from my mom, and so I started to sell churros that I would buy at a cheaper price from a local store. This churro selling “business” started this past June. On every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday I went to the beach, parks, and bars to sell churros for a dollar apiece. At times, it was quite fun, especially during the summers as I sold churros at the beach while my brother and sister enjoyed the sun. Often, carrying a hundred churros in one hand and handing out the churros and collecting money with the other hand proved to be draining. Even though I normally made around seventy dollars a day, it was not an easy job.
If I could not sell all at the beach, I often went to the nearest bar from my home. I was underage but they allowed me to sell churros there! While selling churros at the bar, sometimes I got to see and experience sad things. I not only saw some people wasting their lives, but the male customers at times tried to flirt with me. Since I am a Christian, I thought about sharing the gospel with them, but I made sure to just sell the churros and get out by eleven’o clock.
In 2014, I started my education at Biola University. Since school has started I have not been able to work during school nights. I know my mom still needs help so I’ve decided to continue to work but only at parks on the weekends. Working at parks has its advantages; they are near my home, friends help me to sell, and my brother and sister play basketball while I work.
My job helps my family financially but it also has taught me much. Whenever I encounter a customer, I remind myself that I am rich, and that my riches are my family. Selling churros is not embarrassing but a practice of humility for me. Even now, I continue to help my mom, so don’t be surprised if I ask you someday, “Good evening, I’m selling churros for a dollar. Would you like to buy one? They are nice and warm…Don’t worry, I didn’t make them!”
ByGrace Experience
In 2014, I partnered up with an international non-profit called "ByGrace Trust". The heart of the non-profit is to provide education and boarding to orphans in Kenya, Africa. Their goal is to create educated leaders for the purpose of increasing university and job opportunities. My role was to host campaigns and concerts in different churches to gain finical support for the orphanage necesities. In the orphanages I was incharge of all biblical devotions and teachings. I preached about 5 times a week in the locations of Soweto, Komarock Phase 4, and southern Nairobi. We hosted leadership training and Vacation Bible with the upper class Kenyans students and lower class students.
DENISE PODCAST
Testimonials
Every churro I sold strengthed my endurance, passion, and desire to inspire others.
Denise Kerum
Push yourself to do more and to experience more. Harness your energy to start expanding your dreams. Don't accept a life of mediocrity when you hold such infinite potential within the fortress of your mind. Dare to tape into your greatness.
Robin S. Sharma
