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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I do a lot of reading and belong to a couple of book clubs, where we use the book as an excuse to get together and hang out. Several members of my book clubs are work friends. Aside from that, I enjoy outdoor activities, such as biking, running, and going for long walks in the woods."

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