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Portrait of Kenneth Cottrell

Honor Society® member

Kenneth Cottrell

  • public policy and administration
  • Class of 2021
  • henderson, Nevada

Member since January 2021

About

Accomplished and hardworking professional with expertise in the fields of Public Policy, Government Affairs, and Project Management. Dynamic communicator and strategic thinker with a talent for maximizing cost efficiency by restructuring processes, reducing spending, and improving service quality while strengthening the bottom line. Builds and retains high-performance teams by hiring, developing, and training skilled professionals.

Possesses outstanding presentation, communication, and cross-cultural management skills. Skilled at finding solutions to complex problems as they arise to ensure construction
progresses with minimal impact on schedule and budget.

Education

  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas

    Master of Arts - Urban Leadership / Public Policy

    2022 – 2023

  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas

    Bachelor of Science - Urban Studies

    2020 – 2021

  • Georgia Piedmont Technical College

    Associates of Science - Criminal Justice

    2011 – 2014

Goals and interests

Career goal

I want to work in government affairs and public policy.

Graduate school interests

I am a Master of Arts candidate for Urban Leadership - Public Policy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. After my graduation in May 2023, I plan to go to school for my doctorate in public policy.

Languages

  • English (US) Fluent
  • Spanish Intermediate