Charis Kehler
Current Profession: Behavioral Technician
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Currently a caring registered behavioral technician, helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavior modification. Previously a long term customer minded barista, whose goal in all fields is always to cultivate meaningful experiences for both colleagues and clients. Maintains a positive and professional demeanor throughout every position, and embraces problem solving scenarios and productive environments. 5 Years of experience in customer service, high volume drink preparation, hire-on training, teamwork, and organization upkeep.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Behavioral Therapist
Intercare Therapy, Inc.
Huntington Beach, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Enabled successful transitions between activities by implementing visual schedules, timers, and clear verbal cues tailored to each client''s needs.
- Assisted clients in building emotional regulation skills through mindfulness practices and relaxation techniques.
- Developed rapport with clients by utilizing empathy and active listening skills, creating a supportive therapeutic environment conducive to learning.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Contributed to treatment success by offering feedback and guiding patients through exercises.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
Podcast Editor
Grace House Church
Stockton, United States
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events and recordings.
- Recorded speech in digital formats.
- Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
Barista/Barista Training Coach
Starbucks
Stockton, United States
06.2018 - 01.2024
- Created a welcoming and supportive environment for customers and coworkers alike by being efficient while making high quality drinks, communicating thoroughly and enthusiastically with customers regarding any of their needs, aiding coworkers to keep the store running smoothly, and maintaining high standard of cleanliness and organization.
- Worked multiple positions at once majority of the time (ex: combinations of taking orders, making drinks, handing off drinks, gathering food, restocking, etc.)
- Guided many incoming workers through multi-week training plans, both in verbal based lessons, and in hands-on training activities. Training included food/drink preparation, how to effectively balance speed and quality, how to speak with and assist customers with a welcoming attitude, how to navigate a POS system, and how to find resources and teach themselves as they begin working independently.
Teaching Aide
Presentation Parish School
Stockton, United States
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Coordinated and maintained classroom organization both in the physical space and through the digital work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Venture Academy Family of Schools
Stockton, CA 08.2011 - 05.2020
No Degree - General Education
Delta Community College
Stockton, CA 08.2020 - Current
Skills
Training program development
Exceptional customer service
Soft selling
New hire training
Cash Handling
Behavior management techniques
Caring child mentor
Classroom management
Inquiry-based learning
Testing and grading
Student records management
Team building
Managing sound quality
Audio post-production
Operating recording equipment
Behavioral plan management
Daily living skill development
Applied Behavior Analysis
Beverage Preparation
POS Systems
Up-selling
Food Running
Menu Memorization
Timeline
Behavioral Therapist
Intercare Therapy, Inc.
03.2024 - Current
Podcast Editor
Grace House Church
02.2023 - 03.2024
Teaching Aide
Presentation Parish School
01.2022 - 05.2022
No Degree - General Education
Delta Community College
08.2020 - Current
Barista/Barista Training Coach
Starbucks
06.2018 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Venture Academy Family of Schools
08.2011 - 05.2020