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John Kevin Keele, known as Kevin, is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of General Education at Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, CA. With over 25 years of instructional experience, he brings extensive expertise from both academia and the fashion industry.
His educational background includes a Bachelors and MBA with an emphasis in Marketing from Woodbury University, Burbank, California.
Kevin's research and teaching interests span fashion merchandising, retail management, apparel buying, marketing, and career-focused education. His passion for lifelong learning and social justice is central to his pedagogical approach, aiming to prepare students for successful careers and meaningful societal contributions.
His industry experience includes 17 years in the fashion sector, working with major retailers such as Target and Robinson's-May in roles covering retail operations and product buying across children's, men's, and women's apparel categories. He also founded a consulting firm focused on forecasting fashion trends in color and silhouette.
- Outstanding Teacher Award (4 times) – Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Kevin is committed to mentoring and student development, having taught at institutions like the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. While no formal advisees are listed, his impact on students is evident through repeated recognition for teaching excellence. There is no mention of research grants or active labs/teams.
