Stephen Kent has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Stephen began their career as a Childcare Worker at the Town of Stony Plain, where they provided care for week-long camps and ensured the safety and well-being of children. Stephen then worked as a Retail Sales Representative at Sportchek and as a Dock Worker at Lacrete transport.
In 2010, Stephen joined Kingsway Instruments Inc. as an Instrument Service Technician/Salesman, where they gained experience in servicing and selling instruments. Stephen worked in this role for nearly a decade before transitioning to BHD Instrumentation in 2019. At BHD Instrumentation, they served as a Calibration Leader, managing multiple calibration labs and leading a team of lab technicians, customer service personnel, and field service technicians.
Stephen then took on the role of Director at GOOD Hoops Club, where they were responsible for overseeing the club's operations. In 2022, they joined Western Canada Prep Academy as a Director, further showcasing their leadership skills.
Their most recent position is with Industrial Scientific, where they serve as a Team Lead - Service Repairs. Although the duration of this role is not specified, it demonstrates Stephen's expertise in leading and managing a team.
Throughout their career, Stephen has developed strong skills in leadership, team management, customer service, and technical expertise in instrument servicing.
Stephen Kent's education history includes attending MacEwan University from 2008 to 2010, where they studied Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Prior to that, they attended Memorial Composite High School from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, Stephen has obtained various certifications, including Situational Leadership II and Training and Facilitation Techniques for Instructors from Fortive in 2022, Delegating Tasks and Hiring, Managing, and Separating from Employees from LinkedIn in 2022, People Leader Experience from Fortive in 2022, Business Law for Managers and Time Management for Managers from LinkedIn in 2022, Coaching for Results from LinkedIn in 2021, Learn to Train from NCCP in 2020, FUNdamentals from NCCP in 2018, Football Safe Contact and Making Head Way in Football from NCCP in 2017, Fluke Level 1 Distributor Training from Fluke Corporation in 2016, Forklift Operator Safety Training from Alliance Equipment Ltd in 2015, Titan Torque Tool Training from Chicago Pneumatic in 2015, and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED from ProTrainings in 2020.
December 1, 2023 - present
August, 2021