Collin Skinner, PhD
About Collin Skinner, PhD
Collin Skinner, PhD, serves as the Enablement Manager for Field Training at Apeel, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in educational leadership and extensive experience in training and development within the United States Air Force and various educational institutions.
Work at Apeel
Collin Skinner has served as the Enablement Manager - Field Training at Apeel since 2020. In this role, he focuses on designing and managing engaging learning experiences that are scalable for various learner environments, including global, local, and remote settings. He collaborates with subject matter experts to create custom learning solutions tailored to specific roles and organizational changes. Additionally, he leads the implementation of virtual learning platforms as part of a global digital learning strategy.
Education and Expertise
Collin Skinner holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership and Administration from Northcentral University. He also earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Education with a specialization as a Teacher Leader and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Science Teacher Education from Ashford University. His educational background supports his expertise in developing global learning and development strategies, focusing on leadership development, career development, inclusion, diversity, and onboarding.
Background in the United States Air Force
Collin Skinner has an extensive background in the United States Air Force, where he served for 20 years in various roles. His positions included Air Transportation Logistics Specialist, Senior Training Manager, and Ramp Service Supervisor, among others. He worked in multiple locations, including Ramstein AB in Germany, Yokota AB in Japan, and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. His experience in the Air Force provided him with a strong foundation in training management and logistics operations.
Professional Experience in Training and Development
Before joining Apeel, Collin Skinner worked as a Corporate Trainer at Whataburger from 2018 to 2020 and as a Student Development Specialist at UTSA College of Business in 2018. He also served as an Adjunct Instructor at Central Texas College in 2015. His roles have consistently involved training and development, where he has utilized project and change management approaches to manage stakeholders and ensure the timely delivery of learning resources.
Achievements in Learning and Development
Collin Skinner has developed global, scalable learning and development strategies that emphasize leadership and career development. He partners with the global HR team to innovate tools for skill growth and long-term career development. His analytical skills allow him to assess program feedback and key metrics, enabling continuous improvement of learner experiences and outcomes.