Chris Pineda, PhD

Experience

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  Brigham Young University-Hawaii

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2014

  Student Athlete

  -Played 4 years on the University soccer team, in the Pacwest Conference of the NCAA.-Was named goalkeeper of the year both 2013 and 2014 seasons in the Pacwest. -1st team all conference in Pacwest, 2013,2014.-2nd team all American-Holds school record for shutouts in one season, save percentage, and goals against average.-2014 team captain.

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  Brigham Young University - Hawaii

  Aug 2013 - Apr 2015

  Consultant/ Facilitator

  In charge of conflict and peace related training on the entire campus. Trained all of the facilitators on campus, and helped develop programs in effort to impact community and school for positive outcome.

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  David O. McKay Center for Intercultural Understanding

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2015

  Assistant Director/Field Director

  Worked directly with the ‘center's Director and Student Employees to support theaffairs of the Center and provide consultation pertaining to the mission of theCenter.

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  The Arbinger Institute

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2021

  Provide consultative advice and solutions in personal and organizational change efforts in the greater Salem Oregon area. Consult and Manage current and future clientele on how to shift Mindset within their organization. From Leadership, Accountability, Collaboration, to Conflict Resolution. Offer Consulting and Training to Coaches, Athletes, and Staff members within the Athletic Industry. Working with Teams from the High School Level to Professional, in an effort to develop a "Winning Mindset" to sustain the results desired.

  • Consultant

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2021

  • Account Executive and Conflict Resolution Expert

    Jan 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Athletic Industry Consultant

    Apr 2015 - Jul 2017
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  Mountain West Investment Corp.

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2024

  Director of Leadership and Engagement

  Directly reported to the owners of the company on culture, vision, and implementation within team. Led out and assisted in strategic development and operational execution of multiple philanthropic endeavors aiming to transform our community and improve outcomes. Primarily focused in the leadership development of key stakeholders in the community: including but not limited to leaders in education, nonprofit, government, business, and the faith community. In conjunction, I provided consultation and implantation toward organizational development initiatives with said leaders. Show less

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  Portland Timbers

  Apr 2019 - Feb 2020

  Goalkeeper Coach

  U23 Goalkeeper Coach

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  Groundwork Leadership

  Aug 2019 - now

  Founder and CEO

  Oversee the strategic and operational functions of the institute. Write and develop the institute curriculum. Primary facilitator, trainer, and coach of the institute.

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  Brigham Young University - Hawaii

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  Adjunct Professor

  Adjunct professor in the Intercultural Peacebuilding Program. Teaching storytelling and the impacts it has on peace, conflict, facilitating, speaking, etc.

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  Cascadia Healthcare

  Aug 2024 - now

  Operations Director (CIT)

  Participating in and providing value to the CEO in Training (CIT) program within the company.