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Karena Simmons

Karena Simmons

Lawrence,MA

Summary

I am great with customers and employees. A very fast learner so, learning something new is not hard for me. I create a good environment around my employees, don't mind meeting new people and trying new things. I am a caring Behavioral Therapist with 1 1/2 years of experience helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavior modification. Flexible clinician comfortable administering individual or group therapy sessions. I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. I have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Therapist

Spring Valley Behavioral Cosultants
03.2023 - Current

Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, communicating updates regularly to supervisory staff and relevant stakeholders.

  • Reduced challenging behaviors by conducting functional behavior assessments and developing appropriate interventions.
  • Developed rapport with clients by utilizing empathy and active listening skills, creating supportive therapeutic environment conducive to learning.
  • Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
  • Implemented crisis prevention measures when necessary to maintain safety within therapy sessions.
  • Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
  • Collected and analyzed data on client performance, adjusting treatment plans accordingly to maximize progress towards goals.
  • Trained parents and caregivers in behavior management strategies, empowering them to support their child''s growth at home effectively.
  • Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while building strong support networks to support treatment goals.
  • Increased client independence by teaching essential self-help skills such as toileting, dressing, and feeding.
  • Supported clients by representing needs and advocating for patient rights in healthcare, legal and community-based settings.

Footwear Sales Associate

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Handled customer inquiries and complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to maintain satisfaction levels.
  • Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
  • Maintained visually appealing and organized sales floor, ensuring easy access to products for customers.
  • Contributed valuable feedback during team meetings regarding strategies for improving customer experience.
  • Educated customers on personalized shoe options based on activity level, style preferences and foot type.
  • Demonstrated exceptional communication skills when presenting product features and benefits to customers.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance product knowledge and improve selling techniques.

Grocery Clerk/Stocker

Market Basket Supermarket
05.2019 - 09.2022
  • Responsibilities as a Grocery clerk is having great customer service skills, feedback, and helping others
  • Accomplishments are making sure the store is clean and organized before the next morning and meeting new people everyday.
  • Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
  • Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
  • Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
  • Addressed customer complaints and concerns, providing mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance goals by maintaining high standards of efficiency, productivity, and customer service.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills to address unique situations or challenges within the store environment effectively.
  • Contributed to increased sales performance by stocking shelves in a visually appealing manner.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Healthcare Management

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
05.2025

GED -

Greater Lawrence Technical School
Andover, MA
06.2021

Skills

  • Electrical
  • Communications
  • Customer Service
  • Engagement
  • Organizational Skills
  • Leadership Experience
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Behavioral Intervention
  • Collaborative Problem-Solving
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Self-management

Certification

  • Safety-Care Specialist of Spring Valley Behavioral Consultants July 2024

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leaveCareer advancement401k match

Timeline

Behavioral Therapist

Spring Valley Behavioral Cosultants
03.2023 - Current

Footwear Sales Associate

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
09.2022 - 06.2023

Grocery Clerk/Stocker

Market Basket Supermarket
05.2019 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Healthcare Management

Southern New Hampshire University

GED -

Greater Lawrence Technical School
  • Safety-Care Specialist of Spring Valley Behavioral Consultants July 2024

Work Availability

monday
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saturday
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morning
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Karena Simmons