Kemuel J. Bankhead II
Kansas City
Summary
Dedicated counselor and former U.S. Army service member with over 10 years of leadership experience. Skilled in providing support for emotional challenges and developing effective treatment plans. Experienced in special education evaluations and collaborating with teams to address diverse needs. Proficient in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care. Recognized for mentoring teams and facilitating mental health workshops. Committed to advancing knowledge in pursuit of doctoral studies to meet the demand for skilled mental health professionals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Ministry Of Education
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions, including crisis intervention, for assigned students (130).
- Collaborated with 21 teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of students, implementing targeted interventions that boosted service satisfaction ratings by 20% among parents and students in the first year.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
Maintenance Supervisor
Superior Repairs
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Supervised and mentored a team of technicians, fostering professional development and collaboration while providing guidance on complex repair tasks to maintain high service standards.
- Conducted troubleshooting and repairs on electrical, plumbing, and structural systems, ensuring quality service and effective communication with tenants to address their concerns promptly.
- Enhanced tenant satisfaction through proactive communication and prompt resolution of maintenance concerns.
- Optimized the maintenance repair system, reducing average response time by three days for over 160 residential units in Kansas, significantly enhancing tenant satisfaction and service delivery.
Project Supervisor, Staff Sergeant
U.S. Army
09.2009 - 05.2018
- Implemented holistic physical and educational training programs tailored to individual needs, enhancing overall unit mental health and well-being consistently over time.
- Developed organizational schedules, plans, material list and technical plans for projects to be submitted to local governing agencies for approval of engineer projects.
- Fostered strong relationships with local communities during deployments, promoting goodwill between military forces and civilians while abroad.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate effective care coordination and allocate community resources for Soldiers facing hardships and requiring special assistance.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology - Mental Health
Avila University
Kansas City08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Eastern Oregon University
09-2022
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Substance abuse education
- Peer support trained
- Stress Inoculation
- CBT techniques
- One-on-one sessions
- Group facilitation
- Trauma experience
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Community service
Certification
- Psychological First Aid
- Peer Support Specialist Certification
- National Center For Construction Education And Research (NCCER) - Instructor
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
School Counselor
Ministry Of Education
05.2023 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Superior Repairs
03.2018 - 03.2021
Project Supervisor, Staff Sergeant
U.S. Army
09.2009 - 05.2018
- Psychological First Aid
- Peer Support Specialist Certification
- National Center For Construction Education And Research (NCCER) - Instructor
Master of Science - Psychology - Mental Health
Avila University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Eastern Oregon University
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