Debra Balmer
Peru,IN
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable professional with a strong foundation in client engagement and data collection. Known for effective communication and maintaining confidentiality, ready to leverage expertise in supporting clients with autism spectrum disorders.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Engaging Minds Autism Services
Peru, IN
06.2025 - Current
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorders.
- Collaborated with behavior analysts to adjust strategies based on client needs.
- Engaged clients using play-based techniques to promote skill development.
- Collected and recorded data on client behavior and progress during sessions.
- Provided feedback to families regarding therapy sessions and client behavior.
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism while working with clients and families.
Manager
Gabriel’s Pancake House
Peru, IN
10.2013 - 06.2025
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Developed training programs for new employees on customer service standards.
- Managed staff scheduling to optimize labor resources and meet peak demand.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly to enhance overall dining experience.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Implemented quality control procedures to uphold food safety and sanitation standards.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain stock levels and reduce waste.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Purdue Global
Lafayette , IN 01.2026 - 08.2026
North Miami High School
Denver, INSkills
- Applied behavior analysis
- Treatment implementation
- Data collection
- Session preparation
- Incidental teaching
- Visual supports implementation
- Natural environment training
- Client engagement
- Collaboration with professionals
- Team collaboration
- Patient care coordination
- Confidentiality management
- Patient confidentiality
- Effective communication
- Communication skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professionalism
- Social skills development
Certification
- Registered Behavioral Technician
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Purdue Global
01.2026 - 08.2026
Registered Behavior Technician
Engaging Minds Autism Services
06.2025 - Current
Manager
Gabriel’s Pancake House
10.2013 - 06.2025
North Miami High School