Karina Gomez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Board-certified Behavioral Technician and Counseling Intern, with a degree in psychology with an emphasis on Autism and 3 years of practice experience. Knowledgeable in DSM-V classification and well versed in the administration of Applied Behavioral Analysis. Highly skilled in evaluating patient behavior and mental state through observation, interview, and survey administration. Comfortable working autonomously or in a team-based setting.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Interventionist
ACES
12.2019 - Current
- Helped clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Incorporated teaching and holistic training techniques to optimize client support.
- Trained parents and caregivers to support client treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
- Collaborated with treatment team to optimize client care by gathering information, tools and resources.
- Updated parents and caregivers on client progress to visualize client trajectory.
- Attended training to acquire and maintain technical knowledge.
- Increased client performance by 30% in five-month setting.
Salesperson
Moto El Paso
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Coordinated efficient restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Supported loss prevention goals by maintaining accurate drawers and monitoring shopper behavior.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
- Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Logged reports, expenses, receipts and sales documents into digital database with Sage 50 Peachtree.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Exhibited proven ability to set and achieve company defined sales goals.
Skills Trainer
Atlantis Health Services
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Managed 30 person caseload, achieving minimum of 70 units per week.
- Worked with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to patients.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Updated patient charts using Credible with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
- Delivered social work services to low-income special needs families in virtual settings.
Full Time Nanny
Self-employed
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Engaged with children on individual bases in pleasant manners
- Taught and enforced children to be understanding of and patient with others
- Organized and engaged children in recreational activities such as games and puzzles
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and using public restrooms
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children’s development needs
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 3 to 10 years old
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors
- Dressed and changed diapers for infants and toddlers
- Administered medications and kept appropriate records
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication
Office Manager
AEG Productions
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Secured optimal program efficiency through collaboration with internal teams and development of positive community relationships
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, accounts payable/receivable, deposits and recordkeeping
- Handled all incoming business and client requests for information, responding to 30 calls daily
- Established and developed highly-efficient and dependable administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation while providing opportunities for career acceleration through achievements
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution
- Transcribed dictated files and video recordings
- Coordinated fundraising events, overseeing management of volunteers, vendor relations and publicity to increase community outreach and awareness
- Compared vendor prices to ensure optimal savings
- Created reports and presentations
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Employed interpersonal communication when leading cross-divisional teams
- Adhered to established guidelines to increase profits and collect supplier payments
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures
- Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking, and shipment receiving
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems
- Designed marketing brochures and wrote website copy
- Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of office personnel and activities
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX2019
Associate of Arts - Psychology
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX2015
Skills
- Child psychology knowledge
- Detail-oriented
- Regulatory compliance
- Policy and procedure modification
- Workflow planning
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- In-depth knowledge of autism
- Learning Disability Awareness
- Ability To Communicate Clearly
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Case Management Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong Time Management
- Can work efficiently in groups and independently
- Experience with data entry and managing case loads
- Group Activities
Certification
- Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) Certified
- Basic Life Support (CPR) Certified
- Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (ANSA) Certified
Timeline
Salesperson
Moto El Paso
05.2020 - 01.2021
Skills Trainer
Atlantis Health Services
03.2020 - 05.2020
Behavioral Interventionist
ACES
12.2019 - Current
Full Time Nanny
Self-employed
06.2018 - 05.2019
Office Manager
AEG Productions
01.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At El Paso
Associate of Arts - Psychology
El Paso Community College
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