Keel Russell

IcyTalent Group

To empower, advocate, and promote undiscovered talent on a series of online and offline platforms by connecting users with industry leaders.

• Startup type: Social Enterprise
• Status: Active
• Stage: Beta

Keel Russell, age 23, attended Pompano Beach High School of Information Technology with International Affairs, graduating with a 3.64 GPA. While at Pompano, Keel played on the basketball team, football team and ran on the track team. He also participated in variety of school sponsored clubs such as the computer club, science club, and SECME club. After his senior year at Pompano Beach High, Keel joined the US Army Reserve where he became squad leader during the course of the basic training. Graduating 3 out of 252 cadets, Keel was awarded Honor Graduate. Short after he returned home, Keel was recruited by Keiser University formerly known as Keiser College and has been attending Keiser since August, 2005. His current major is Management Information Systems with concentration in Business Management. He currently holds a 3.72 GPA while working for top fortune 500 companies such as Dell Computers, Apple Incorporated formerly Apple Computers Incorporated, and CompServPro Incorporated. In July of 2007 he completed his Associates Degree in Business Administration and was awarded that degree on January 28, 2008. Attending Pompano Beach High would set the foundation for Keel in the IT field and enrich his interest in business administration.

He continues striving for success in business and information technology working with young executives colleagues in the Entrepreneur Club where he holds the position of Vice President of Club Development and Research. Keel is also Keiser University Student Government President where he excels as an active member, developing numerous amounts of new programs and projects. Some of which stood out more than others such as “The Adopt a Child for Christmas Foundation”, Email Proposal to Keiser University to incorporate a professional email system for students, and the social event “Win Your NexText Book Sponsored by SGA” where %50 of the proceeds go to the Kids in Distress Foundation of Broward County.

Through his life experiences, Keel rapidly developed a mature mindset as a young adult. He utilizes those experiences to express future social involvement in school and in his personal life. He has created a business plan for a not-for-profit organization for homeless people, immigrants, and natural disaster victims. Keel currently involved in the HoneyProject.Com Network where young Entrepreneurial high school students learn the art of Business. Keel co-founded IcyTalent Group, a technology & service company focusing on delivering innovative products and services to the entertainment industry. We are in business to empower, advocate, and promote undiscovered talent on a series online and offline platforms.