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DESIREE RIVAS

Burke,VA

Summary

Highly motivated undergraduate psychology major with also pursuing a Masters degree in Kinesiology seeking an opportunity to gain an ample amount of training and experience to work with athletes in exercise physiology and sports medicine.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Behavior Therapist

Breakthru Autism Services
06.2022 - Current
    • Administer therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
    • Create and designed individualized behavioral interventions to promote positive behaviors and prevent problems.
    • Brief family members on client condition, provide community resources and recommend strategies to implement at home to promote consistency.
    • Document client behavior and interventions attempted and collect and report data using approved format, methods and forms.
    • Implement exercises to enhance client emotional and physical well-being and improve functional skills.

Optometric Technician/Receptionist

Dr. Gina Dyda-Schmid Optometrist And Associates
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Performed preliminary testing and measurements on patients prior to seeing the doctor.
  • Conducted contact lens training for applicable patients.
  • Collaborated with optometry staff to reach individual and team goals.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Verified patients insurance eligibilities.

Receptionist/Assistant

Dr. Ted Chen/Optometrist
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Warmly welcomed and patients and visitors.
  • Managed incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and efficiently handled inquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
  • Assisted patients with filling out necessary forms and updating their personal information accurately.
  • Handled billing and insurance-related tasks, including insurance verification and claim submissions
  • Assisted with general office duties and maintaining cleanliness and organization in the reception and pretesting areas.

Education

Master of Science - Kinesiology

Geoge Mason University
Fairfax, VA
08.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
08.2020 - 05.2022

Associate of Science - General Studies

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
08.2018 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

Lake Braddock Secondary
Burke, VA
09.2014 - 05.2018

Skills

Knowledgeable in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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Timeline

Master of Science - Kinesiology

Geoge Mason University
08.2023 - Current

Behavior Therapist

Breakthru Autism Services
06.2022 - Current

Optometric Technician/Receptionist

Dr. Gina Dyda-Schmid Optometrist And Associates
11.2021 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2020 - 05.2022

Receptionist/Assistant

Dr. Ted Chen/Optometrist
06.2019 - 07.2021

Associate of Science - General Studies

Northern Virginia Community College
08.2018 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

Lake Braddock Secondary
09.2014 - 05.2018

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