Denise Alejandres
West Hills,CA
Summary
Demonstrates fast learning and adaptability across multiple techniques and project types. Proven ability to collaborate with team members to achieve shared goals.
Eager to begin professional experience and leverage strong communication and management skills in a part-time or full-time position.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Brand Representative
Hollister.Co
Canoga Park, CA
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Promoted branding initiatives while maintaining product displays to adhere to corporate standards.
- Provided customer service support by responding to all customer inquiries.
- Connected closely with colleagues and collaborated successfully to achieve group goals.
Independent Living Skills Mentor
IGNITE Collective
Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Supported adults (ages 18+) with developmental disabilities in achieving greater independence and self-sufficiency.
- Worked closely with clients and their support teams to track progress and gradually reduce assistance as clients developed new skills.
- Developed personalized plans that focused on skill-building in areas such as self-advocacy, money management, and healthy living to promote greater autonomy and independence.
Play-Based Behavioral Technician
Cortica
Thousand Oaks, CA
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Deliver behavior-analytic services to children with autism and neurodevelopmental differences in various settings.
- Implement individualized treatment plans and positive behavior strategies in collaboration with Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
- Maintain documentation and data collection on progress and treatment strategies.
Job Coach
New Horizons
North Hills, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Provided individualized coaching and support to consumers with developmental disabilities, ensuring successful integration into community job settings through tailored task analysis and training in workplace expectations.
- Facilitated the development of Individual Habilitation Services Plans (IHSP), guiding consumers in setting and achieving personal and professional goals while fostering positive relationships with co-workers.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of consumer progress and participated actively in Individual Program Plan (IPP) meetings, demonstrating a commitment to ethical standards and the agency's mission.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Sociology, Minor in Psychology
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CASkills
Mastery of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Mastery of SPSS (Statistical Software)
Materials Organization
Art Styles and Techniques
Time Management
Problem-Solving
Adaptable
Communication
Critical Thinking
Behavior management
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Limited proficiency
Timeline
Job Coach
New Horizons
05.2025 - Current
Play-Based Behavioral Technician
Cortica
02.2025 - 05.2025
Independent Living Skills Mentor
IGNITE Collective
06.2024 - Current
Brand Representative
Hollister.Co
02.2024 - 02.2025
Bachelor’s Degree - Sociology, Minor in Psychology
California State University Northridge