KAY LUMAS, Ph.D., MCDCC, M.A., GCHR, BSS, CPC, SPHR
SUMMARY:
A native of Southern California, Human Service experience is a combination of academic education and professional service in Radiology, Audiology and in Sleep Disorders as a clinician, Clinical Counselor in private practice, Education as an Adjunct professor, and in Human Resource Management as a consultant.
SKILLS:
EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Human Resources
Consultant-Contract positions for various companies and agencies performing general human resources and labor relations that included:
Mental Health Practitioner
June 2000 to the present
Private mental health practice. Service is provided to clients referred from private doctors, public and private agencies, and from the correctional industry.
Consultation and Counseling Services
Adjunct Professor
Davenport University
415 Fulton Street E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503-5926
Online Adjunct Faculty from 2009 to 2010, (Blackboard 7.3 Platform)
Field of Instruction: College of Liberal Arts
Related to College of Liberal Arts
Dimensions in Aging
Grand Canyon University
3300 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85017
Online Adjunct Professor, September 2008 to present. Angel Platform
Field of Instruction: College of Arts and Sciences
Related to the College of Arts and Sciences
Personality Psychology
Social and Cultural Psychology
Fundamentals of Counseling and Guidance
Human Development
Field of Instruction: College of Doctoral Studies
Related to the College of Doctoral Studies
Consultation for Behavioral Health Professions
Organizational Psychology
Field of Instruction: College of Health Sciences
Related to College of Health Sciences
Principles of Guidance
Methods of Group Process
Principles of Human Development
Psychological Perspective on Marriage, the Family, and Children
National University, Henderson, Nevada
Guest lecturer, November 2007. Wrote and presented a lecture on Sleep Across the Life Span for a graduate-level course in Human Growth and Development Across the Life Span. This was a traditional classroom setting.
AmeriFunding/Amerimax, Incorporated, Las Vegas, Nevada
Staff Instructor from December 2002 to February 2005. Developed a five-course certificate program for new loan officers on: Fundamentals of Mortgage Lending, Loan Servicing, Truth and Lending, Fundamentals of Secondary Mortgage Lending, Loan Processing, Appraisal, and Underwriting Review. The courses were a combination of online instruction using automated desktop applications such as Dash Board and tradition classroom instruction. The course instruction hours were three hours per week and the lab period was two hours per week. The student was instructed on the use of software such as Calyx and dashboard to originate residential mortgage loans, how to organize a loan file, interact with account representatives from various wholesale lenders, how to read a credit report, how to read an appraisal, and how to critic supporting documents such as pay stubs, 1099s, and income tax records.
Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, California
Counseling Internship, February 2000 to May 2000. Wrote and presented a lecture on "The Basics of Sleep and Dreams" for an undergraduate college-level Human Services course. There was also a discussion on Sleep Disorders. This was a traditional classroom setting.
National University, San Diego, California
Student Lecturer 1998-1999. November 1998, wrote and presented a lecture on "Sleep and Stress" for a graduate-level course in Individual Theories and Techniques of Counseling. This was a traditional classroom setting. October 1998, wrote and presented a lecture on "Legal and Ethical Concerns and Issues in Employee Testing and Employment Laws" for a graduate-level course in Appraisal Procedures for Counselors. This was a traditional classroom setting. January 1997, wrote and presented a lecture on "Process Consultation" for a graduate-level course in Program Evaluation. This was a traditional classroom setting.
Watts Health Foundation, Los Angeles, California
Professional duties at Watts Health Foundation included: Staff Instructor for the student radiologic technology program from 1969 to 1972. Courses taught: radiographic physics, anatomy and radiographic positioning. This activity occurred in a traditional classroom setting. Professional duties also included working as a staff Radiologic Technologist performing general radiography, mammography, computerized topography (CT), and special procedures.
A native of Southern California, Human Service experience is a combination of academic education and professional service in Radiology, Audiology and in Sleep Disorders as a clinician, Clinical Counselor in private practice, Education as an Adjunct professor, and in Human Resource Management as a consultant.
SKILLS:
- Knowledge of the methods of qualitative and quantitative research
- Knowledge of the Internet and various search engines and data-bases for conducting legal and social science research
- Knowledge of methods of instruction for vocational, undergraduate, and graduate learning
- Knowledge of online course management tools using Blackboard 7.3, ANGEL 7.4 and WebCT, Calyx and Dashboard
- Knowledge of psychological testing of Keirsey Temperament, Jung Typology Myers-Briggs, and Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory personality tests, Vocational Aptitude Battery, Detroit Test of Learning Aptitude, General Aptitude Test Battery, and DAT aptitude tests, Strong-Campbell, Kuder Occupational Interest Survey, and Holland Self Directed Interest and Skills Inventory Tests and others inventories and test batteries
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of rehabilitation and mental health counseling; knowledge of different cultures and of the psychology of the physically and mentally disabled and their limitations and abilities
- Knowledge of training and placement facilities, community organizations, and services appropriate to the disabled
- Knowledge of Microsoft 2010 Word, Excel and Power Point, and windows operations 95, 98, XP, and Windows 7. Typing speed: 45-50wpm
- Published author of a book entitled: Drug Testing in the Workplace: A pilot study on trace detection technology.
EDUCATION
- Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services and Professional Counseling - Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota – 2006
- Master of Career Development and Community Counseling - National University, San Diego, CA - 1999
- Master of Education, Emphasis: Curriculum Development - University of La Verne, La Verne, CA - 1998
- Bachelor of Specialized Studies, area of concentration: Human Resources
- Administration; minor: Health Sciences -Ohio University, Athens, Ohio - 1995
- Professional Designation in Human Resource Management - University of California, Los Angeles - 1995
- Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ -Certificate of Completion ANGEL Platform – 2008
- Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI -Certificate of Completion Blackboard 7.3- 2008
- Brandman University, Irvine, California -Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management- 2011
- St. John's Hospital, School of Radiologic Technology, Santa Monica, CA -Completed training in Radiologic Technology -1965-1967
- Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - 1967
- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas – 1990 - Completed Residency in Sleep Disorders (Polysomnography)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Human Resources
Consultant-Contract positions for various companies and agencies performing general human resources and labor relations that included:
- Recruitment, selection and termination of employees by pre-screening applicants by telephone, face-to-face interviews, using the Outlook email program to track applicants, conducted background investigations, and conducted new employee orientations
- Other assignment/duties consisted of writing job ads and placing ads with various advertisers, developing job classifications, writing job descriptions and researching salary guides
- Processed payroll using the Job Clock and Pay Window Payroll systems. Also use Great Plains software to manage accounting records
- Developed and manage performance appraisals using Halogen Software
- Conducted program evaluations utilizing the cost effective method to eliminate non-functioning staff positions
- Wrote organizational policies and employee manuals
- Developed contracts for per diem employees and independent contractors
- Counseled management on labor matters regarding compliance with state and Federal employment laws with regards to hiring and employment practices, wage and salary, and maintaining compliance with EEO, ADA, Family Medical Leave Act, 1-9 compliance and other federal regulations and state laws
- Labor relation's duties include investigating complaints from management and from staff, interviewing witnesses, writing and submitting a report of the findings and recommendations for resolution
- Substantive knowledge of drug testing protocols, particularly, compliance with federal regulations to test persons working in safety -sensitive positions. Provide consultation to legal entities who are preparing to defend clients in drug-related cases involving the use of ion scanner.
Mental Health Practitioner
June 2000 to the present
Private mental health practice. Service is provided to clients referred from private doctors, public and private agencies, and from the correctional industry.
Consultation and Counseling Services
- Psychosocial Evaluation
- Career, educational and vocational assessments for adults, children and family
- Psychosocial rehabilitation services to determine client functional level and client's independent living skills
- Develop service and treatment plans. Counsel the client on methods of maintaining appropriate behavior
- Basic Skills Training
- Life Path Counseling
- Grief and Bereavement Counseling
- Case Management services
- Anger management and Domestic Violence Counseling.
Adjunct Professor
Davenport University
415 Fulton Street E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503-5926
Online Adjunct Faculty from 2009 to 2010, (Blackboard 7.3 Platform)
Field of Instruction: College of Liberal Arts
Related to College of Liberal Arts
Dimensions in Aging
Grand Canyon University
3300 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85017
Online Adjunct Professor, September 2008 to present. Angel Platform
Field of Instruction: College of Arts and Sciences
Related to the College of Arts and Sciences
Personality Psychology
Social and Cultural Psychology
Fundamentals of Counseling and Guidance
Human Development
Field of Instruction: College of Doctoral Studies
Related to the College of Doctoral Studies
Consultation for Behavioral Health Professions
Organizational Psychology
Field of Instruction: College of Health Sciences
Related to College of Health Sciences
Principles of Guidance
Methods of Group Process
Principles of Human Development
Psychological Perspective on Marriage, the Family, and Children
National University, Henderson, Nevada
Guest lecturer, November 2007. Wrote and presented a lecture on Sleep Across the Life Span for a graduate-level course in Human Growth and Development Across the Life Span. This was a traditional classroom setting.
AmeriFunding/Amerimax, Incorporated, Las Vegas, Nevada
Staff Instructor from December 2002 to February 2005. Developed a five-course certificate program for new loan officers on: Fundamentals of Mortgage Lending, Loan Servicing, Truth and Lending, Fundamentals of Secondary Mortgage Lending, Loan Processing, Appraisal, and Underwriting Review. The courses were a combination of online instruction using automated desktop applications such as Dash Board and tradition classroom instruction. The course instruction hours were three hours per week and the lab period was two hours per week. The student was instructed on the use of software such as Calyx and dashboard to originate residential mortgage loans, how to organize a loan file, interact with account representatives from various wholesale lenders, how to read a credit report, how to read an appraisal, and how to critic supporting documents such as pay stubs, 1099s, and income tax records.
Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, California
Counseling Internship, February 2000 to May 2000. Wrote and presented a lecture on "The Basics of Sleep and Dreams" for an undergraduate college-level Human Services course. There was also a discussion on Sleep Disorders. This was a traditional classroom setting.
National University, San Diego, California
Student Lecturer 1998-1999. November 1998, wrote and presented a lecture on "Sleep and Stress" for a graduate-level course in Individual Theories and Techniques of Counseling. This was a traditional classroom setting. October 1998, wrote and presented a lecture on "Legal and Ethical Concerns and Issues in Employee Testing and Employment Laws" for a graduate-level course in Appraisal Procedures for Counselors. This was a traditional classroom setting. January 1997, wrote and presented a lecture on "Process Consultation" for a graduate-level course in Program Evaluation. This was a traditional classroom setting.
Watts Health Foundation, Los Angeles, California
Professional duties at Watts Health Foundation included: Staff Instructor for the student radiologic technology program from 1969 to 1972. Courses taught: radiographic physics, anatomy and radiographic positioning. This activity occurred in a traditional classroom setting. Professional duties also included working as a staff Radiologic Technologist performing general radiography, mammography, computerized topography (CT), and special procedures.