Kevin Skiles
EDUCATION
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Student 2020 - present
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
GPA: 4.1
B.S. in Business Administration – I/O Psychology (focus) 2018 - 2020
Southern New Hampshire University
Honors: Summa Cum Laude, President’s List
GPA/Major GPA: 4.0/4.0
Strategic Business Management and Operations (pursue) 2013 - 2015
Marian University
Honors: Dean’s List
GPA/Major GPA: 4.0/4.0
Business Management (study) 2007 - 2009
University of Phoenix
GPA/Major GPA: 4.0/4.0
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic 1989 - 1991
Cabrillo College
Paramedic Licensure
HONORS
Southern New Hampshire University Distinguished Scholar 2021
Delta Mu Delta 2019
The National Society of Leadership and Success 2019
Alpha Sigma Lambda 2019
AWARDS
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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Dean's Scholarship 2020
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Educational 2007 - usque ad mortem General: Descriptive, associational, and general publication.
Field and Technical Research 2012 - 2014 Commercial roof application utilizing scientific and associational
research for ex post facto projects.
INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales and Technical Training 2012 - present Classroom and practical application of manufacturer’s specifications
and technical data for commercial and residential construction,
including CEU presentations for various AIA groups.
Presentational 1987 - present
Research background for topics to be presented. Develop Power
Point slides, educational material, and training for contractors,
customers, consumers, trainers, employees, employers, and the like.
Manager and Coach 1989 - present
Managed and assisted in opening three Home Depots. Started
and operated two, successful construction companies. Provide
training to diverse backgrounds of new-hires and transferring
employees. Responsible to recognize personality strengths, for
placement with others in departments and teams. Facilitate and
negotiate with multiple parties. Liaison between multiple agencies
as a mediator and decision-maker for parties of interest.
Fresno County EMS 1991 - 2000
Precepting Paramedic and Field Training Officer.
Teacher/Instructor for new paramedics. Developed and implemented
training for continuing education units and ongoing development
of existing field paramedics.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Delaware Psychological Association - Student Member 2020 - present
Pennsylvania Psychological Association - PPAGS Member 2020 - present
American Counseling Association - Student Member 2020 - present
American Mental Health Counselors Association - Student Member 2020 - present
North American Society of Adlerian Psychology - Member 2020 - present
Positive Psychology Program Member 2020 - present
Asian-APA Student Member 2019 - present
Society for Human Resource Management Member 2019 - present
Pittsburgh Human Resources Association Member 2019 - present
American Psychological Association – APAGS Member 2018 - present
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Member 2018 - present
PROFESSIONAL INFLUENCE Delta Mu Delta - Mentor: Entering career to mid-career 2020 - present Illinois Science and Technology Institute - Mentor: High school students considering STEM 2020 - present APA Division 20 (Adult Development and Aging) - A4 SIG Leader 2020 - present AAPA Division of Practice - Executive Committee 2020 - present
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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
ABC Supply Company, Inc. 2017 - present
Establish connections, develop trust, and maintain healthy
relationships in construction industry.
Firestone Building Products 2012 - 2017
Field technician, warranty investigator, trainer, PM, and sales of
commercial roofing and waterproofing products.
Fordyce Inc. 2003 - 2010
Started a waterproofing and coatings business through various new
and established relationships in industry. Exclusive contracts with
nationally and internationally recognized brands.
Home Depot 2001 - 2003
Hired and developed the core supervisory teams at three, separate
new stores and locations.
Fresno County EMS 1989 - 2001
Responsible for emergency patient care of ill and injured. Provided
teaching/training for doctors, nurses, and paramedics to earn CEUs.
FTO for paramedic interns and established medics. Developed best
practices training for the treatment and transport of mentally ill and
traumatized patients. Developed criteria for ongoing performance
reviews of medics in a tri-county region.
My Handz-On, LLC 1987 - 2012
Obtained my general contractor’s license, post-graduation of high school.
Customer-service focused to provide 25 years of quality-driven, adaptable
construction services, in multiple states. A multi-year workmanship warranty
provided to each customer, at my expense. Zero warranty call backs in the
history of the company.