Brandon Villanueva
Wyandotte,MI
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in psychology and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Centria Autism
06.2024 - 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.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
Kitchen Team Member
Chick-Fil-A
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Utilized multitasking skills by properly preparing ingredients and assisting in meal preparation
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, including utensils and cooking equipment
- Implement proper food storage procedures to uphold freshness and safety standards
- Adapt to changing demands and contribute positively to overall kitchen efficiency and cleanliness
Dishwasher
Olive Garden
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Displayed patience, taking time to do a thorough job while working quickly and efficiently to complete kitchen clean up
- Powered through tasks with determination until job was done and dishes were squeaky clean
- Learned time management skills to complete all tasks on time while maintaining a positive attitude
Cashier
Shopper's Valley Market
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Trained 2 new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services
- Increased ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment and maximized work efficiency
- Developed monetary payment handling skills, used POS to process customer payments with cash and credit/debit and to provide exact change and receipts
- Consistently displayed excellent customer service skills by interacting with customers, locating items within the store, and retrieving items from backroom as needed
Car Detailer
The Wash Custom Auto-Detailing
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Used attention-to-detail skills by cleaning cars both externally and internally by hand, vacuumed interiors, and inspected vehicle to verify pristine appearance for customers
- Properly used special-purpose cleaners to foster protective and restorative lasting cleanliness to enhance appearance of vehicles
- Gained skills to use sander to buff and removed minor flaws in vehicles refinish, inspected parts and equipment for damage
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Science, Sociology minor
Albion College
Albion, MISkills
- Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)
- Scientific Notes
- Qualitative Interviewing
- Data collection
- Documentation skills
Related experience
Sophomore Success Program Intern, Albion College-Cutler Center, Albion, MI, 02/01/24, 04/30/24, Completed 150 service hours toward aiding in the development of new Sophomore Success Program, Interacted with students in a professional manner to provide referrals to other departments such as The Writing Center, Trio, Stockwell Scholars, Tutors, and Disability and Accessibility Services, Worked directly with students on course selections, printing materials, and homework assignments, Demonstrated problem-solving skills when providing information about the most appropriate services available
Skills
Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) (Advanced), Scientific Notes and Qualitative Interviewing
Research
Undergraduate Student Researcher, Albion College-Psychology Department, Albion, MI, 01/01/22, 05/31/23, Perceived Fascination of Others and Confidence of Self: How seeing faces that are attractive or unattractive affects self-esteem, Under Pressure: How pressure and math anxiety affect math scores
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Centria Autism
06.2024 - Current
Kitchen Team Member
Chick-Fil-A
05.2023 - 08.2023
Dishwasher
Olive Garden
05.2022 - 08.2022
Cashier
Shopper's Valley Market
04.2021 - 07.2021
Car Detailer
The Wash Custom Auto-Detailing
08.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Science, Sociology minor
Albion College
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