Gjayal Thomas
Summary
Highly skilled behavioral therapist with years of experience helping clients with debilitating social and emotional issues become efficient at dealing with daily challenges such as stressful work and family situations. Flexible clinicians are comfortable working in teams or as sole counselors. CPR and trauma-informed certified and familiar with the newest treatment programs and research.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Behavior Innovations
02.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior, and other psychosocial issues.
- Utilized visual aids and other tools to increase clients'' understanding of therapy objectives and reinforce positive behaviors.
- Ensured safe therapeutic environments by adhering to strict safety protocols and responding appropriately to crisis situations.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine the nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues.
- Conducted comprehensive behavioral assessments to identify specific client needs and inform individualized interventions.
- Offered educational lectures and workshops targeted at specific populations.
- Supported clients in achieving personal goals, providing consistent encouragement, and celebrating milestones.
- Contributed to treatment success by offering feedback and guiding patients through exercises.
- Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while building strong support networks to support treatment goals.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated with cognitive behavior therapy and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Garland ISD
09.2023 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives focused on improving overall student achievement levels and reducing achievement gaps among different groups of learners.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Maintain day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Investigation Specialist
Nike
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Maintained a high degree of professional ethics while handling sensitive and confidential information during investigations.
- Managed complex caseloads, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely completion and optimal results.
- Set up both auditory and visual monitoring and recording devices.
- Increased success rate in high-profile investigations through the establishment of effective strategies and procedures.
- Uploaded evidence into case management system each day.
- Developed strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies for efficient collaboration on cases.
- Questioned persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody or missing persons or to gather information about character or financial status of individuals of interest.
- Streamlined investigative processes, enabling faster case resolutions through improved communication among team members.
Lead Spa Coordinator
Lifetime Fitness Center
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Recorded product sales into spa's weekly income report.
- Monitored employee performance, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Greeted spa guests warmly to create positive first impression of establishment.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining a clean and professional environment for guests and staff alike.
- Coordinated special events and promotions, generating increased interest in the spa''s offerings from both new and existing clients.
- Oversaw upkeep of entire facility and notified maintenance for service repairs.
- Developed monthly reports highlighting key performance indicators for leadership review.
- Led spa tours for new members to familiarize guests with services provided.
Corporate Trainer
La Madeleine
03.2015 - 10.2019
- Improved organizational efficiency and control costs by educating 80 employees on resource and time management.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Conducted evaluations and observed employee performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials, and written practice tests for cashiers in training and sou chefs training courses.
- Collaborated with management to identify company training needs and scheduling.
- Developed training programs to meet company objectives.
- Increased overall job satisfaction through the delivery of personalized career coaching sessions.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for cross-functional collaboration in multi-departmental trainings.
- I wrote contracts for company employees, working towards satisfactory agreements between executives, employees, and personal goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Psychology
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX10.2024
High School Diploma -
Lakeview Centennial High School
Garland, TX06.2010
Skills
- Mental health evaluations
- Evidence-based interventions
- Child Development
- Individualized Treatment Planning
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Sleep Interventions
- Sensory Integration
- Relationship Building
- Positive patient experiences
- Verbal Behavior
- Session video recording
- Group Therapy
- Individual Counseling
- Motor Skills Development
- Time Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
- Behavioral Intervention
- Social Skills Development
- Self Motivation
- Social skills teacher
- Peer-Mediated Instruction
- Daily living skill development
- Task Prioritization
- Physical education instruction
- Behavior Modeling
- Staff Collaboration
- Disciplinary procedures
- Organization and Planning
- Relationship building and management
- Decision-Making
- Insurance claims cases
- Record-keeping
- Risk Analysis
- Surveillance equipment
- Effective Communication
- Recruitment and hiring
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Exceptional communication
- Spa operations knowledge
- Problem-Solving
- Schedule Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Hiring procedures
- Active Listening
- Classroom experience
- Procedure Manual Writing
- Data Tracking
- Team Exercises
- Continuous Improvement
- Public Speaking
- Corporate Training Programs
- Workshop coordination
- Technical training
- Group Discussion Facilitation
Certification
- RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)
- Licensed Ordained Minister - 2 Years
- Licensed Labor and Delivery Doula: 1 Year
- ACE: Adobe Certified Expert, Photoshop
- NAC (National Administrator Credential)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Behavior Innovations
02.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Garland ISD
09.2023 - Current
Lead Spa Coordinator
Lifetime Fitness Center
01.2022 - 09.2023
Investigation Specialist
Nike
06.2021 - 12.2023
Corporate Trainer
La Madeleine
03.2015 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Psychology
Houston Baptist University
High School Diploma -
Lakeview Centennial High School
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