Organized and dependable candidate skilled in managing multiple priorities efficiently, enhance office efficiency, and support team operations. Strong communication and adaptability to changing needs drive consistent achievement of organizational goals. Known for resourcefulness and fostering positive work environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Behavior Therapist
Southwest Autism Research & Research Center
09.2016 - Current
Provide direct service treatment hours for clients using applied behavior analysis (ABA) interventions including Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Assist in support overlaps, training of new therapists, and the promotion of behavior therapists including completion of competency assessments and fidelity of implementation of programs
Develop and writs programs to support client treatment plan and goals using evidence based interventions
Senior Consultant Sales Representative
Mary Kay Cosmetics
12.2010 - Current
Provide personalized recommendations, product demonstrations, and consultations to to create a positive and engaging customer experience
Research current trends and product knowledge
Create marketing materials and promotional events
Maintain organizational procedures to track orders, manage inventory, and process sales transactions
Community Coordinator
Club WAKA
01.2019 - 01.2020
Used innovative strategies for the marketing, recruitment, registration, and management of members and volunteers for adult social leagues
Procured and managed relationship with facilities and affiliate vendors and partners, ensuring all league contract and documents are organized and properly filed
Evaluated feedback from participants, using the insights gained to guide future programs
Provided proactive customer service via all modes of communication to ensure member satisfaction
Organized and completed the ordering, inventory, and distribution of supplies and materials
Led weekly status meetings and completed reports
Assisted in regional event planning and media relations as needed
- Provide 25+ direct service treatment hours per week for clients using applied behavior analysis (ABA) interventions including Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- Develop and write programs to support client goals using evidence based interventions
- Support in the evaluation of client progress towards goals by reviewing programs, data, and making necessary changes
- Provide 30+ direct service treatment hours per week for clients using applied behavior analysis (ABA) interventions including Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- Collect data, create graphs, assist with assessments, contribute to reports and maintain files
- Communicate with clients, parents and staff on a daily basis in regards to observations, progress, concerns, questions, and preferences
- Coordinate with other program staff to ensure program consistency
- Work in collaboration with staff to create a safe, client-oriented, active, and positive environment
Social Work Intern
Northshore University Health Systems
09.2014 - 05.2015
Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
Performed assessments and offered community resource guidance and patient advocacy within the Department of Pediatric Neurology
Excelled as part of a cross-functional team with staff from the health, education, and social work fields
Intensive home Therapist Intern
Pioneer Center of Human Services
09.2013 - 05.2014
Provided community based individual and family therapy
Assessed clients needs to provide resources, individual treatment planning, case management, progress monitoring, and advocacy
Applied crisis theory, brief solution focused theory, and cognitive behavioral theory to therapy with clients
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients, resulting in improved overall wellbeing.
Line Therapist
Integrated Development Services
08.2010 - 08.2012
Collaborated with team on changes and updates to treatment plans as clients progressed
Created and designed activities that are developmentally appropriate and facilitate growth toward set goals and milestones
Practiced Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) as a therapy framework
Education
Master of Social Work - Health- Medical Social Work and Mental Health
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2015
Master of Science - Child Development
Erikson Institute
Chicago, IL
05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
05.2011
Skills
Customer service
Dedicated team player
Data entry
Time management
Professional communication
Prioritization
Timeline
Community Coordinator
Club WAKA
01.2019 - 01.2020
Clinical Interventionist II
Southwest Autism Research & Research Center
12.2017 - 09.2019
Senior Behavior Therapist
Southwest Autism Research & Research Center
09.2016 - Current
Clinical Interventionist I
Southwest Autism Research & Research Center
09.2016 - 12.2017
Social Work Intern
Northshore University Health Systems
09.2014 - 05.2015
Intensive home Therapist Intern
Pioneer Center of Human Services
09.2013 - 05.2014
Senior Consultant Sales Representative
Mary Kay Cosmetics
12.2010 - Current
Line Therapist
Integrated Development Services
08.2010 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Child Development
Erikson Institute
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Social Work - Health- Medical Social Work and Mental Health
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