Kimberly Farris-Neal
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Compassionate professional known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient observation, behavior modification techniques. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to provide exceptional care and support. Strategic professional in business operations known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in process optimization, project management, and data analysis, ensuring streamlined workflows and enhanced operational efficacy. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and leadership, leveraging these soft skills to drive team success and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Lacuna Autism Services
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2024 - Current
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to ensure successful implementation of interventions.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during therapy sessions.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors for students while providing feedback when necessary.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Facilitated social skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments to identify target behaviors and develop strategies for reduction and elimination.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
Administrator
Autism Behavior Support
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted in the development of new administrative systems, procedures and policies.
- Compiled data from multiple sources into comprehensive reports for management review.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Oversaw inventory management, including ordering office supplies and equipment maintenance.
- Maintained filing system for important documents such as contracts and invoices.
- Improved office organization by developing filing system and customer database protocols.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within the office environment.
- Developed spreadsheets to track project progress, budgets and other related data.
- Provided general administrative support to staff members.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submission deadlines.
- Performed data entry tasks into computer databases from paper documents.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Checked office stock to determine supply levels and maintain inventory.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Answered telephones to take messages or redirect calls to appropriate colleagues.
- Served as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, including clients and partners.
- Managed day-to-day office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to policies.
Registered Behavior Technician
Rehab For All
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to ensure successful implementation of interventions.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during therapy sessions.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors for students while providing feedback when necessary.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Facilitated social skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments to identify target behaviors and develop strategies for reduction and elimination.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
Cashier
PetSmart Charities
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALSkills
- Applied behavior analysis
- Self-management strategies
- Visual supports implementation
- Client engagement
- Appointment scheduling
- Strong organizational skills
- Message taking
- Empathy and patience
- Document control
- Analytical thinking
- Effective communication
- Point-of-sale system
- Calendar management
- Customer service
- Microsoft office
- Initiative-taking
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Punctual and reliable
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Motivation and initiative
- Decision-making
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Lacuna Autism Services
05.2024 - Current
Administrator
Autism Behavior Support
10.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Rehab For All
06.2023 - 10.2023
Cashier
PetSmart Charities
10.2022 - 02.2023
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Columbia Southern University
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