Bailey Burk
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Energetic and driven leader with a diverse background across clinical, administrative, and athletic settings. Known for a collaborative mindset, genuine enthusiasm for learning, and a strong commitment to empowering teams, clients, and caregivers to achieve meaningful, measurable progress. Brings a proactive, solution-oriented leadership style with a proven ability to motivate teams, individualize client support, advocate effectively, and thrive while managing high caseloads and tight deadlines in fast-paced environments. Extensive hands-on academic training, internships, and combined clinical and administrative experience have sharpened clinical judgment, problem-solving, and time-management skills, positioning this individual to confidently step into a BCBA role and deliver high-quality, compassionate, data-driven care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Administrative Coordinator
Proud Moments ABA
08.2024 - Current
- Manage daily operations of one of the company’s largest ABA clinics, billing 1,000+ weekly hours.
- Support 50+ clients and families, 30+ RBTs, 3 Center Supervisors, and 7 BCBAs.
- Played a key role in the successful merger of two clinics (East and North Pensacola), ensuring continuity of services and consistent support for clients, families, and staff.
- Serve as primary point of contact for all staff and families while facilitating updates, documentation, resources, and sensitive client care with professionalism and empathy.
- Coordinate complex scheduling logistics, including client-RBT assignments, coverage plans, cancellations, and time-off tracking to maintain consistent service delivery.
- Assist with staff onboarding, credentialing, and training processes (Medicaid, Tricare, BLS, Safety Care, Relias, BACB, ADP, Central Reach, Teams, Outlook) to ensure compliance and readiness.
- Collaborates cross-departmentally with Recruiting, Intake, HR, RCM, Billing, IT, QA, and other administrative teams to align staffing needs and ensure seamless clinic operations.
- Maintain clinic functionality and safety through facility oversight, organizational strategies, weekly cleanings, communication with vendors, and coordination of maintenance and supply needs.
- Complete weekly spreadsheets and relay updates to Center Administrative Director, Marketing Director, and Clinical Lead.
- Provide clinic tours for potential new hires and onboarding client families.
- Stepped up to manage expanded duties and ensure smooth operations at the Pensacola clinic while supporting CAD has been needed at Milton location.
- Foster positive team culture through recognition programs, morale initiatives, and positive reinforcements to promote retention and engagement.
- Monitor and resolve IT and administrative issues (Wi-Fi, Central Reach, iPads, authorization problems) to ensure uninterrupted clinical operations.
- Support leadership by promoting client dignity, answering administrative questions, collaborating with families, contributing to meetings, audits, updates, and operational improvements.
- Delegate tasks to center supervisors to organize and improve clinic efficiency.
- Strengthened clinic operations and team morale by building trust with staff and client families through regular check-ins and clear, compassionate communication.
Registered Behavior Technician and Student Analyst
Proud Moments ABA
02.2021 - Current
- Conduct RBT renewal applications and trackers, initial competency assessments and exam preparation as a student analyst; mentor trainees and supervise documentation for BACB compliance.
- Update client learning trees and make necessary modifications to behavior intervention plans.
- Assist in client assessments and observe parent trainings.
- Delivered 1:1 therapy service to individuals with ASD across a wide range of ages, functioning levels, and co-occurring diagnoses, including Down syndrome, Sanfilippo syndrome, clients introduced to AAC devices, and clients presenting with severe Pica, aggression, and self-injurious behaviors.
- Medicaid/Tricare Credentialed, Safety Care, CPR, CPI, BLS certified.
- Skilled in delivering Functional Communication Training through AAC devices, PEC boards, Proloquo, TouchChat, Sono Flex, basic ASL.
- Skilled in recording, tracking and analyzing data and behavior intervention plans through Central Reach Software.
- Keep timely and accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed treatment plans.
- Support clients and staff by upholding the BACB ethical codes.
- Advocate for clients and therapists through open communication with supervisors.
- Treat all families, coworkers, and supervisors with respect and dignity.
- Renewal of RBT certification completed March 2025.
- Rated 10/10 on all Behavior Technician Feedback Forms.
- Awarded "Employee of the Month" for southeast region 2023.
- Eager to learn, spread knowledge, and make a positive impact under supervision with multiple supervisors.
- Completed 2000 supervision hours as required by BACB.
Cleaner
The Crossings at Nine Mile
04.2017 - Current
- Clean vacant and occupied residential apartments and office facilities.
- Utilize time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Handle equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
- Deliver quality customer service to address urgent needs and requests.
- Adhere to safety protocols resulting in zero complaints, hazards or lost-time accidents.
Clinical Research Intern
Andrews Institute
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked as a research intern for the Andrew's Institute through UWF's Center for Behavior Analysis.
- Assisted with orthopedic sports medicine clinical research studies involving injury prevention, rehabilitation, and organizational behavior management strategies.
- Collected, organized, and maintained patient data in compliance with IRB and HIPAA regulations.
- Supported patient recruitment, screening, and informed consent processes.
- Performed chart reviews and extracted clinical data from electronic medical records.
- Served as an athletic model in the testing and functional assessment of new sports equipment.
- Assisted in data entry, quality control, and basic statistical analysis for ongoing research projects.
- Coordinated with BCBAs, physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, lab technicians and clinical research coordinators to support study protocols.
- Observed orthopedic evaluations, procedures, and rehabilitation protocols to understand clinical applications of research.
Graduate Research Assistant
UWF Center for Behavior Analysis
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Primary Investigator: The Effects of Immediate Visual Feedback on Average Speed Performance in Indoor Cycling.
- Secondary Investigator: Effectiveness of an Online Curriculum on Response Latency and Filler Words During job Interviews for College Students Diagnosed with Autism.
- Presented research as Primary Investigator at UWF Research Symposium (April, 2023).
- Presented research as Primary Investigator at ABAI Conference in Denver, Colorado (May, 2023).
- Submitted abstract for research presentation at APBA Conference (March, 2024).
Fitness Instructor
Cyclebar Pensacola, UWF Health, Leisure and Sport Facility
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Lead comprehensive classes for strength and conditioning training.
- Demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness backgrounds and physical abilities.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environments.
- Worked with customers in enhancing knowledge and skills for optimal performance.
- Motivational speaking.
- Treated all clients with mutual respect and dignity.
- Instructed up to 50 individuals in each class.
- Designed individualized classes utilizing choreography, unique class program formats.
- Followed guidelines and regulations with quarterly evaluations.
- Worked various shifts including nights and weekends.
- Certified in Indoor Cycling, Fitness Instruction.
Caregiver
Private Employer - Angel Whyner
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Provided assistance and care for elderly stroke patient.
- Transportation to doctors appointments.
- Focus on Functional Communication, conversed and read aloud to keep patient mentally alert.
- Engaged patient in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patient move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patient with self-administered medications.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported patient to ensure quality of life and sustained needs.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Built strong relationship with client to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Coach
Under Armour Softball Factory
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided coaching and softball instruction to youth and young adult female athletes.
- Marketed Under Armour products.
- Public speaker for recruiting prospect events.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions in practice and tournament play to improve performance.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients and families to help reach goals.
- Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals through data collection.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
Education
Graduate Certification - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12-2023
M.S. - Psychology
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL12-2020
B.A. - Psychology
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL08.2018
A.A. - Psychology
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City Beach, FL08.2017
Studied Exercise Science - Psychology
Troy University
Troy, AL08.2016
High School Diploma -
J.M. Tate High School
Cantonment, FL08.2014
Skills
- Clinical Leadership and Team Collaboration
- Data Analysis and Clinical Decision-Making
- Caseload and Workload Management
- Effective Communication with Caregivers and Interdisciplinary Teams
- Adaptability in Dynamic Clinical Environments
- Problem Solving and Treatment Planning
- Conflict Resolution and Professional Boundary Management
- Organized, Data-Driven, and Creative
- Management of Multiple Priorities in High-Pressure Settings
- Ethical Practice and BACB Compliance
Timeline
Center Administrative Coordinator
Proud Moments ABA
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Research Intern
Andrews Institute
09.2023 - 01.2024
Graduate Research Assistant
UWF Center for Behavior Analysis
11.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Behavior Technician and Student Analyst
Proud Moments ABA
02.2021 - Current
Fitness Instructor
Cyclebar Pensacola, UWF Health, Leisure and Sport Facility
02.2021 - 12.2023
Coach
Under Armour Softball Factory
11.2018 - 01.2020
Caregiver
Private Employer - Angel Whyner
05.2018 - 02.2021
Cleaner
The Crossings at Nine Mile
04.2017 - Current
Graduate Certification - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of West Florida
M.S. - Psychology
Saint Leo University
B.A. - Psychology
Saint Leo University
A.A. - Psychology
Gulf Coast State College
Studied Exercise Science - Psychology
Troy University
High School Diploma -
J.M. Tate High School