Steven McKinley
Address: *** **** ********* ******, ****** West, Colorado 81007
Phone: 801-***-****
Email: ****************@*****.***
Entry-level Human Resource Manager
Qualifications Profile
Performance-focused, multifaceted, and goal-oriented professional, interested in pursuing a challenging position to effectively
utilize knowledge and skills honed from strong educational foundation. Armed with knowledge of business operations management,
contract negotiation, and organizational process and procedures. Equipped with analytical, research, and problem-solving aptitudes in
formulating strategic solutions to complex situations. Known as an effective relationship builder and team player with the ability to
cultivate solid relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint).
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with Concentration in Counseling
Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO
GPA: 3.77 Dean’s List President’s List Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology
Core Competencies
Adeptness in boosting individuals, groups, and organizational performance through consulting, coaching, and change management.
Competent ability to utilize different social and organizational strategies and principles within the business industry
Wide-ranging understanding of various topics, including human behavior at work; personnel selection, evaluation, and training;
motivation and job satisfaction; management philosophies, employee-management relationships; work design; as well as working
conditions, accidents and human errors
Familiarity with different types of tests used in organizational setting, as well as with principles related to personnel and human
resource management in both physical and virtual work environments
Skills in handling human resource functions, such as personnel selection, affirmative action and equal opportunity decision-making in
selection; design and evaluation of training programs; training methods and management development; performance appraisal; and the
work environment.
Work Chronology
WWDC - Western United States
President Business Owner 2004-2012
Andrus Transportation Services Inc. - Saint George, UT
Driver 2003–2004
Albertsons Distribution Center - Salt Lake City, UT
Warehouse MEC Selector 2002–2003
Professional Development
Toastmasters Training
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
UDEMY Excel Training Course
Affiliations
2015–Present
Student Member, American Psychological Association
2013–Present
Student Member, Rocky Mountain Psychological Association
Activities
2017
Associate, Toastmasters International
2015
Volunteer, Hope West (Hospice)
2015
Student Officer, Peer Education Program
2014–2015
Representative, Psychology Club Psi Chi
2014–2015
Student Member, Regional Steering Committee
2013–2015
Officer (Cab Representative), NAMI-on-Campus
Publications
Research Projects
McKinley, S. M., Clark, M., and Schenkelberg, R. (2014). An examination of sexual double standard: Comparing monogamous to non-
monogamous relationship seeking. Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO.
McKinley, S. M., Clark, M., and Schenkelberg, R. (2015). Attractiveness and desirability of online dating profiles with the presence
and absence of non-monogamous relationship cues. Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO.
McKinley, S. M., Liss, H., and Schmidt, J. (2015). Mitigating mortality salience effects with relaxation or mindfulness: Changes in
death thought accessibility and worldview adherence Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction CO.
Conference Papers
McKinley, S. M., Clark, M., and Schenkelberg, R. (2015). Attractiveness and desirability of online dating profiles with the presence
and absence of non-monogamous relationship cues. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological
Association, Boise, ID.
McKinley, S. M., Liss, H., and Schmidt, J. (2015). Mitigating mortality salience effects with relaxation or mindfulness: Changes in
death thought accessibility and worldview adherence. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of Rocky Mountain Psychological
Association, Denver, CO.
Journal Articles
Gonzales, C., McKinley, S. M., Streeter, G., Collette, T., and Miller, R. L. (2016). Making mortality salient: An interview with Tom
Pyszczynski. Journal of Psychological Inquiry, 21(1), 53-65.
Heiner, K., McKinley, S. M., Seeley, A., and Miller, R. L. (2014). Challenging the myths about human aggression: An interview with
Brad J. Bushman. Journal of Psychological Inquiry, 19(2), 47–57.
Presentation
Poster
McKinley, S. M., Clark, M., and Schenkelberg, R. (2014). An examination of sexual double standard: Comparing monogamous to non-
monogamous relationship seeking. Poster session presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Denver, CO.