Ashley Dees
St. Peters,MO
Summary
Caring and compassionate Behavior Technician experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Emergent Learning Center
05.2024 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
Personal Assistant
Accumen Fiscal Agent
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Responsibilities include working one on one with individuals with special needs, providing the support necessary for them to live and lead a successful and fulfilling lifestyle
- Including but not limited to; Assisting in day-to-day activities, driving to and from places of leisure, appointments, etc
- Assisting in daily routines, help in problem solving
- Provide accurate and timely documentation of the events that take place during sessions.
Service Technician
GN Incentives STL
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service to both dentists and doctors as well as their staff, clients and pediatric patients, while servicing the treasure towers located inside their offices
- Organizing and keeping track of client schedules, invoices and product inventory
- Packaging and organizing treasure tower products
- Delivering product/servicing towers by; taking apart, collecting tokens, refilling towers and ensuring they are good to go until needing to be serviced again
- I ensure that our clients are fully satisfied with the services provided and have everything needed for their clients to get the full experience out of the treasure tower.
Veterinary Technician
St. Charles Animal Hospital
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Responsibilities include ensuring quality care to patients/clients, checking in patients, physical exams, vaccine administration, dispensing medications educating clients on preventive care, updating medical records, etc
- Technical skills include performing blood draws, running blood work, placing IV catheters, assisting with surgical procedures, monitoring anesthesia, RADS, etc.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Responsibilities include ensuring quality care to patients/clients, checking in patients, physical exams, comprehensive exams, educating clients on preventive care, updating medical records, etc
- Technical skills include performing blood draws, running blood work, placing IV catheters, assisting with surgical procedures, monitoring anesthesia, shooting RADS, etc.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
Intern
Clarkson Wilson Vet Clinic
03.2011 - 05.2011
- Responsibilities included hands on physical exams, drawing blood, creating blood smears, and assisting with surgical procedures
- Gained valuable experience bandaging, performing dental exams as well as using monitoring equipment and x-ray machines.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Kennel Attendant
Kennelwood Village
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Responsibilities included walking, feeding, and administering medications and insulin
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kennel environment through daily cleaning tasks, ensuring the comfort and well-being of all animals.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive and compassionate service during pet drop-offs and pickups.
Kennel Attendant
St. Charles Humane Society
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Responsibilities included cleaning animal habitats and walking dogs
- Provided care to both well and sickly animals and administered medications
- Ensured the shelter was well kept as well as took on the role of Manager on duty.
Education
Registered Behavior Technician
Relias, RBT Coursework
08.2024
BDS, RBT Readiness -
Behavior Development Solutions
09.2022
More Than Words -
Mercy Kids
09.2020
Associates of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Sanford-Brown College
12.2011
Skills
- Data Collection
- Documentation skills
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
- Prompting and Fading Strategies
- Knowledge of basic computer skills, great organizational skills
- Patience and understanding
- Team Player
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Detail Oriented, committed to providing exceptional care and understanding for all abilities
- Self-starter, quick learner, independent, reliable, ability to adapt to change
Volunteeropportunities
- St. Louis Zoo, Food Animal Enrichment, Taught how to enrich animals' lives by creating different challenges., Summer 2007
- St. Louis Zoo, Enrichment for Primates, Prepared food for baboons and evaluated their behavior., Summer 2007
- St. Louis Zoo, Volunteer, Worked with the animals in the Children's Zoo and received Zookeeper training., Summer 2008
- Stables, Volunteer, Fulfilled husbandry duties, walked and groomed horses., Summer 2009
- St. Charles Adoption Center, Volunteer, Participated in Sterile Ferial, helped prepare felines for their operations., Fall 2009
- Cindy's Zoo, Volunteer, Worked with a variety of exotic animals and fulfilled husbandry duties., Summer-Winter 2010
References
- Laurel Governal, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, SSD, (314) 221-6002
- Dionna DeJean, SPED Teacher & RBT, SSD, (314) 782-9200
- Ryan Villarreal, Board Certified Analyst, SSD, (956) 838-9884
- Sue Donze, SPED Teacher, Fort Zumwalt School District (314) 341-6131
Additional Information
In caring for my son, who has an Autism diagnosis and special needs, as well as working with others with special needs has provided me with the knowledge of various community resources and has increased my ability to navigate through various supports and services.
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Emergent Learning Center
05.2024 - Current
Personal Assistant
Accumen Fiscal Agent
10.2023 - 06.2024
Service Technician
GN Incentives STL
05.2023 - 06.2024
Veterinary Technician
St. Charles Animal Hospital
07.2015 - 06.2017
Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
04.2013 - 07.2015
Intern
Clarkson Wilson Vet Clinic
03.2011 - 05.2011
Kennel Attendant
Kennelwood Village
01.2007 - 01.2008
Kennel Attendant
St. Charles Humane Society
01.2002 - 01.2007
Registered Behavior Technician
Relias, RBT Coursework
BDS, RBT Readiness -
Behavior Development Solutions
More Than Words -
Mercy Kids
Associates of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Sanford-Brown College
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