Amber Medrano
Greenfield,IN
Summary
Confident college graduate promoting effective communication, relationship building and time management skills. I am considered driven, talented, smart and a valuable addition to any team. Committed to maintaining professional relationships with clients and customers to increase profitability and drive business results. Skilled multitasker and a motivated individual with a strong work ethic. Who also has good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help the team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
College Student
AMBER WETHERELL
Morristown, IN
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Prepared as an entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner, Treasure of SOTA Committee.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Indiana Masonic Home
Franklin, Indiana
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Consistently complied with applicable laws and regulations and ensured facility adhered to Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
- Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
- Worked with department heads, staff, and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for all nursing programs.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
- Communicated goals, plans and progress to parents or guardians.
- Coordinated with other internal departments and customers to keep operations running smoothly and solve both routine and complex problems.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Old National Trail Sped Coop
Greencastle, Indiana
03.2016 - 05.2016
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Identified student barriers to self-sufficiency and assisted in creating relevant (IEPs).
- Communicated goals, plans and progress to parents or guardians.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
OTASForest Manor Multi Service Center
Indianapolis, IN
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Introduced, negotiated and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
Production Supervisor
Shares Inc.
Greenfield, IN
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
- Compiled production equipment status reports, detailing parts produced, downtime duration and potential quality concerns.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Collaborated across departments to establish project guidelines and create unique products to drive profitability.
- Supervised work on bestselling, industry-leading products.
Professional Cleaner
CB Cleaning
Indianapolis, IN
04.2013 - 07.2016
- Swept, mopped, steamed or scrubbed flooring.
- Disassembled lighting fixtures for thorough cleaning.
- Cleaned and disinfected bathrooms, kitchens and other high-traffic areas.
- Wiped walls, decoration and appliances.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Lucky's Daycare LLC
Greenfield, Indiana
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
- Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program.
Registered Behavior Technician
Chapple House Therapies
Greenfield, IN
06.2023 - Current
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
- Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in designing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs and goals.
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Occupational Therapy AssistantBrown Mackie College
Indianapolis, IndianaBachelor of Science - Psychology in Applied Behavioral Analysis
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-2026
Skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Self-motivated
- Highly Dependable
- Excellent Attention to Detail
- Safety Procedures
- Microsoft Proficiency
- Direct Supervision
- Data Entry
- Time management
- Ethical awareness
- Team support
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
- CPR Certified 02/2028
- First Aid Certified 05/2028
- Registered Behavioral Technician Certified since 06/30/2023
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Chapple House Therapies
06.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Shares Inc.
10.2019 - 06.2023
Lead Toddler Teacher
Lucky's Daycare LLC
03.2018 - 05.2019
College Student
AMBER WETHERELL
05.2017 - 07.2017
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Indiana Masonic Home
05.2016 - 07.2016
Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
Old National Trail Sped Coop
03.2016 - 05.2016
Professional Cleaner
CB Cleaning
04.2013 - 07.2016
OTASForest Manor Multi Service Center
Associate of Applied Science -
Occupational Therapy AssistantBrown Mackie College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology in Applied Behavioral Analysis
Purdue University