Ameris Matanic
Lansdale,PA
Summary
Driven and professional individual with several years of experience in supervision, leadership, and behavioral analysis. Astute, perceptive, and dependable, possessing a commitment to education, a strong work ethic, and excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Empirical Pediatric Therapy
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
- Assisted in the implementation of crisis intervention protocols when needed.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
Shift Supervisor
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
Harleysville, Pennsylvania
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Addressed any issues that arose during the shift in a proactive manner.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth workflow between shifts.
- Enforced company policies fairly while maintaining an open door policy for staff concerns.
- Conducted weekly inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items.
- Assisted customers with product selection when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of daily transactions and deposits.
- Identified areas of improvement within the department and implemented necessary changes.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets.
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Served as a role model for other employees by demonstrating professional behavior at all times.
- Performed cash handling duties such as counting money, balancing registers, and preparing bank deposits.
- Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PASkills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Computer literacy
- Organization skills
- Adaptability
- Documentation skills
- Report Writing
- Data Collection and analysis
- Goal attainment
- Financial Management
- Workplace Safety
- Strategic Planning
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Empirical Pediatric Therapy
08.2022 - 10.2024
Shift Supervisor
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
06.2020 - 09.2022
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Montgomery County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Gwynedd Mercy University
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