Professional with strong background in behavioral sciences and commitment to improving individual outcomes. Skilled in data-driven assessment, intervention planning, and behavior modification techniques. Effective team collaborator and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring goals are met efficiently. Recognized for problem-solving abilities, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Specialist / Appointment Transporter
Lakeside Neurologic
11.2019 - Current
Responsibilities Transporting clients utilizing company vehicle in a professional manner
Operating vehicle in a safe manner to include parking the vehicle and pulling into/out of temporary loading/unloading areas
Assisting clients in getting onto the vehicle and safely inside of their respective destination
Utilizing smart mobile technology to interact with dispatching staff to obtain client trip schedules, report the time of passenger pick ups and drop offs, as well as any changes to schedule or traffic delays
Notifying the Doctor office if necessary of late arrivals
Reporting any incidents or accidents to the supervisor
Completing daily vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections
Observing and assessing Clients behavior, Developing and implementing treatment plans to address behavioral issues
Supporting Clients throughout the treatment process
Promote a calm, friendly and cooperative atmosphere within the facility and with the residents
Encourage Resident participating in programs and activities; building rapports with residents in a professional manner
Liaison between programs, case managers and other imperative departments
Observe and monitor resident’s behavior; advise clinical or case managers accordingly through proper protocol
Assist, conduct and support the promotion of a clean, orderly and healthy environment at all times
Maintain a clean, efficient, and professional work station at all times
Conduct daily room inspections for cleanliness
Conduct nightly bed checks to ensure all residents are accounted for
Clean and turnover vacant rooms after residents discharge from program
Report any damages to facility property in a timely manner using the Operation/IT reporting system
Senior Customer Service Representative
Kohl's Corp Office
08.2007 - 02.2024
Provided backup support during peak periods or staff shortages to ensure seamless service delivery to clients at all times.
Established strong rapport with customers, fostering long-term relationships and repeat business.
Resolved customer service issues using company processes and policies and provided updates to customers.
Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple concurrent tasks while ensuring timely completion.
Engaged clients in person and over phone to answer questions and address complaints.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving complex inquiries and complaints.
Trained and directed new employees in call script use, conflict resolution, and data entry practices to boost customer satisfaction ratings.
Utilized CRM tools effectively for efficient tracking and reporting of customer interactions and outcomes.
Developed comprehensive knowledge of company products and services in order to provide accurate information to customers.
Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional development and overall team success.
Developed solutions-oriented approaches when faced with challenging situations or dissatisfied customers.
Consistently exceeded performance targets, earning recognition as a top-performing Senior Customer Service Representative on multiple occasions.
Addressed escalated issues with diplomacy and tact while finding resolutions that satisfied both the client''s concerns and company interests.
Escalated issues to proper supervisors when standard processes were not effective.
Reduced call wait times by implementing effective time management techniques within the team.
Watched flagged customer accounts to monitor ongoing issues and deploy newfound solutions for outstanding concerns.
Processed, scheduled and executed customer orders for new and established customers.
Lead Route Driver/ Yard Manager
Toi Toi USA
09.2022 - 10.2023
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
Maintains truck logs according to state and federal regulations
Operate service truck on designated route to work sites based on routing information
Forklift driving
for moving, loading and unloading
Pulled Trailers when needed
Maintain contact with dispatch and supervisor to receive additional instructions or changes to work day
Service portable restrooms, holding tanks, sinks, trailers, located at work sites by following the
company’s route driver guidelines
Stock paper products, hand sanitizer, soap, in all units being serviced
Clean interior and exterior of units and add deodorizer solution to portable restroom units
Maintain truck logs according to state and federal regulations
Follow all established safety rules & regulations
Communicate frequently with customers and job superintendents to ensure service level meets, or
exceeds their expectations
Observe the liquid level in the tank to determine if it is above the outlet
Remove waste to within two inches of the tank bottom
Route Service Driver
United Site Services
06.2021 - 09.2022
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
Perform basic service truck driving functions in accordance with USS and DOT requirements
Perform all work duties in a safe manner in accordance with USS and DOT safety standards to ensure
no accidents or injuries
Pulled Trailers when needed
Conduct portable toilets servicing to USS 8 point service standard
Perform customer service interaction when on customer work sites to ensure they are getting the
services completed to their standard
Forklift driving for moving, loading and unloading
Remove waste to within two inches of the tank bottom
Provide routing feedback to Operations Manager/Supervisor/Coordinator to be most efficient as well as
giving the customer the best service possible
Maintains truck logs according to state and federal regulations
Clean interior and exterior of units and add chemical solution to portable units
Observe the liquid level in the tank to determine if it is above the outlet
Therapeutic Security Tech, Florida Civil Commitment Center
01.2019 - 11.2021
Maintained security and order within the facility, ensuring the safety of staff and residents
Conducted
regular patrols, inspections, and searches to prevent the introduction of contraband
Resolved conflicts
and incidents using appropriate intervention techniques
Collaborated with Therapeutic Security Techs
and staff to maintain a secure and rehabilitative environment
Implemented and enforced institutional rules and regulations resulting in a reduction in residents
misconduct incidents by 20%
Conducted thorough searches and inspections, resulting in the discovery and confiscation of contraband
items, ensuring the safety of staff and residents
Effectively managed crisis situations, de-escalating conflicts and ensuring the safety and well-being
of all individuals involved
Collaborated with a team of Therapeutic Security Techs and staff to maintain a secure and rehabilitative
environment
Documented incidents, maintained accurate logs, and completed necessary reports in compliance with
departmental policies and procedures
Custody levels: Close, Minimum
Sexual Offenders Population: Males
Sexual Offenders, Violent Sexual Predators, lifers, Detainees
Loss Prevention Officer
U.S. Security Associates Inc
08.2018 - 01.2020
Conducting vehicle and foot patrols on Home Shopping Network properties
Controlling access to restricted areas
Opening and securing doors, gates, and buildings
Monitoring closed-circuit television (CCTV) equipment
Operating vehicle and handheld radios
Providing professional customer service to employees and visitors
Responding to emergencies independently or in a team as directed
Ability to complete official and unofficial reports
Managing vehicle and pedestrian traffic through check points, parking areas
Assisting with VIP visitors on property
Detention Counselor
Capital District Secure Detention Facility
07.2017 - 08.2018
Ensures the safe and secure custody of all assigned youth while ensuring that all youth are provided
their constitutional rights with special concerns for legal, medical and mental health issues
Uses security
and emergency equipment to ensure the safety and security of detained youth and facility
Process admissions, which includes supervising and searching detained youth
Prepares detained youth for court appearances, transports and escorts detained youth to medical,
criminal justice, social services and judicial facilities as needed according to departmental and facility
policy and procedures
Inspects facility, detained youth, visitors and packages delivered to the facility, as well as conduct
searches related to safety and security to include but not limited to vehicles, facilities, property and
person for contraband, health hazards, safety and security violations
Writes reports and prepare required records regarding incidents, detained youth movement and
noteworthy information and ensures the documentation of all violations of facility operating procedures,
rules and regulations and state and federal statutes
Ensure the inspection and maintenance of sanitary conditions of the facility
Instructs detained youth
in housekeeping sanitation responsibilities and personal hygiene
Ensure that detained youth’s services and programming are in compliance with DJJ and court orders,
regulations, departmental policies and procedures and Quality Improvement standards
Supervises youth in all activities and maintain control of detained youth by giving directives, counseling
and/or utilizing appropriate level of verbal or physical use of Protective Action Response as needed to
properly control detained youth in accordance with departmental an d facility policy and procedure
Initiates and maintain detained youth counts as directed by departmental and facility operating
procedures and policy
Completes 10-minute checks, 5-minute check or Constant Sight and Uninterrupted Sound Supervision
for every detained youth confined to room confinement or designated as suicidal
Detention custody levels: Close, Minimum, Maximum
Detention population: males, juvenile delinquents, juvenile offenders, arson, gang affiliation, sexual
offenders, lifers, drug/alcohol dependents, and mental disorders, mentally ill
Truck Driver
LBF Express LLC
07.2017 - 08.2018
Complete pre and post-trip safety inspections, recording and reporting any defects and malfunctions
Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled customer delivery times
Carefully unload products with a pallet jack and place in designated customer storage areas
Verify accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signatures
Handle collections and payments from customers when applicable
Professionally perform customer service responsibilities to enhance our client experience
Verify contents of inventory loads against shipping papers
Communicate customer complaints, requests, and feedback to company management.
Port Security Officer
U.S. Security Associates Inc
10.2016 - 07.2017
Operated closed circuit television and communication systems, maintain surveillance of access points
to monitor and control access of people and vehicles onto restricted areas
Provide assistance and instruction to persons requesting access, or those not familiar with access
control procedures
Monitor alarms associated with the ID/Access Control System and responds to Access Control Alarms
in the terminal and on the airfield
Stationed at perimeter and interior access control gates to control access onto port
Verify required credentials of those requesting access and report suspicious or unusual occurrences to
the supervisor, Tampa Port Authority Maritime Security
Conduct routine and special security inspections of restricted access areas
Perform routine tests and preventive maintenance on Access Control System card readers and
ensures all equipment is functional, including document and report all discrepancies, performs follow-
up inspections
Operate basic security equipment, including x-ray machines, walkthrough metal detectors, handheld
metal detectors and at screening checkpoints, and conduct visual searches and pat-down searches of
an employee and accessible property as required
Issued visitor's badges, Vehicle Under Escort signs, and coordinates escort for personnel and ground
vehicles requesting access on official business and ensure procedures are maintained while operating
in restricted areas
Maintain a variety of written and electronic documentation of daily activities
Documents security
violations when observed for follow-up by Security Coordinator.
Correctional Officer Trainee
Avon Park Correctional Institution
07.2016 - 10.2016
Maintained safety and security of facility and inmates
Maintained composure in stressful circumstances
Regular head counts of inmates within a section
Monitor inmate behaviour and report unusual activity to ensure safety and security
Escort inmates to job sites, medical facilities, classrooms or wherever they are needed in a timely,
secure manner
Oversaw visitation between outside visitors and inmates
Assist other Correctional Officers with management of inmates
Conduct regular searches of inmate areas like cells, recreation rooms and showers for unauthorized
items
Manage confrontational situations as they arise to maintain security
Write regular reports of activities
Production Technician Supervisor
Bilinski Sausage Manufacturing Co
04.2014 - 07.2016
Operate and monitor food processing equipment, such as mixers, blenders, ovens, and packaging
machines, to ensure the efficient and safe production of food products
Maintain accurate records and logs as required
Maintain equipment and area cleanliness to ensure compliance with all USDA ORGANIC standards
Maintain proper safety conditions of the area including immediately correcting or reporting safety and
quality issues to your supervisor
Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to food processing to maintain
knowledge and skills relevant to the role
Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of machinery and equipment to identify and address any
malfunctions or issues that may affect production
Collaborate with other team members, such as quality assurance personnel and production supervisors,
to troubleshoot issues and improve production processes
Follow established protocols for waste management, including the proper handling and disposal of
waste materials generated during the production process
Monitor and control the temperature, pressure, and other variables during the food processing process
to ensure product consistency and quality
Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction through excellence in receiving, identifying, dispatching
and assuring quality of goods
Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employees performance
Organize and maintain inventory and storage area
Ensure shipments’ and inventory transactions’ accuracy
Communicate job expectations and coach employees
Determine staffing levels and assign workload
Interface with customers to answer questions or solve problems
Maintain items record, document necessary information and utilize reports to project warehouse status
Identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices
Confer and coordinate activities with other departments.
Youth Division Aide
New York State OCFS/ Brookwood Secure Center
05.2014 - 05.2016
Mentoring, supervising, and directing incarcerated youth
Role modeling positive behaviors
Teaching life skills
Assisting teachers with classroom management
Transporting youth to daily activities
Providing crisis intervention
Providing youth a safe and secure environment
Monitoring assigned unit for safety hazards or security violations
Performing searches for weapons and contraband
Conducting visitation inspections
Updating logs, maintaining detailed records, and sharing information and reports
Juvenile custody levels: Close, Maximum
Juvenile population: males, juvenile delinquents, juvenile offenders, arson, gang affiliation, sexual
offenders, lifers, drug/alcohol dependents, and mental disorders, mentally ill
Truck Driver
LBF Express LLC
04.2014 - 05.2016
Complete pre and post-trip safety inspections, recording and reporting any defects and malfunctions
Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled customer delivery times
Carefully unload products with a pallet jack and place in designated customer storage areas
Verify accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signatures
Handle collections and payments from customers when applicable
Professionally perform customer service responsibilities to enhance our client experience
Verify contents of inventory loads against shipping papers
Communicate customer complaints, requests, and feedback to company management.
Correctional Officer /Correctional Food Service Officer
Delaware County Prison
10.2011 - 04.2014
Maintain Security: Monitor inmates' activities, conduct routine checks, and ensure the security of
the facility by enforcing rules and regulations
Respond promptly and effectively to any disturbances,
emergencies, or security threats
Supervise Inmates: Maintain constant vigilance over inmates and ensure their compliance with all
institutional rules and regulations
Conduct regular inmate counts, inspections, pat-down searches, and
cell searches to prevent contraband items from entering the facility
Maintain Order: Promote and maintain a safe and orderly environment within the facility
Handle
conflicts and diffuse potentially volatile situations using appropriate communication and conflict
resolution techniques
Respond to inmate requests and concerns, providing support and guidance when
necessary
Conduct Investigations: Conduct investigations into inmate misconduct, security breaches, and
disturbances within the facility
Collect evidence, write detailed reports, and provide testimony when
required
Support Rehabilitation: Encourage and support inmates' participation in educational, vocational, and
counseling programs aimed at reducing recidivism
Provide guidance and mentorship to inmates, offering
resources and opportunities for personal growth and development
Ensure Health and Safety: Monitor inmates' health and well-being, responding to medical emergencies
and providing basic first aid when necessary
Follow established protocols for the distribution of
medication and the prevention of communicable diseases
Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of inmate activities, incidents, and disciplinary
actions
Complete necessary paperwork, reports, and logs as required by the facility and regulatory
agencies
Collaborate with Staff: Work closely with other correctional officers, jailers, and administrative staff to
ensure effective communication and coordination
Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and
workshops to enhance job performance and maintain knowledge of current procedures and policies
Supervise materials and equipment used in large-scale food production and food service activities
Supervise cooking times and temperatures of various foods to ensure compliance with numerous
regulations
Supervise food sanitation principals and methods to maintain standards in an institutional kitchen
Maintain dietary requirements for a variety of special diets and allowable substitutions for various food
items found on diet menus
Supervise materials used in baking and cooking activities in an institutional kitchen
Manage food production activities to fulfill menu requirements
Maintain routine records regarding the food service activities
Maintain standards of sanitation for all areas supervised
Supervise and direct inmate workers in handling work assignments
Inmates custody levels: Close, Medium, Minimum, Maximum
Prison population: males, females, youth offenders, arson, gang affiliation, sexual offenders, drug/
alcohol dependent and mental disorders
Community Living Specialist
Advoserv of New Jersey
01.2004 - 07.2007
Manage all operations of independent living home for adults
Managed a team of 3 direct care staff and assisted with the training, coaching, and development of
all direct care staff
Assisted in developing an environment where residents feel safe, supported, valued, respected,
and heard by providing daily opportunities for choice making within routines and activities as well as
promoting independence through appropriate levels of assistance
Provided individualized support plans for each resident based on their needs and preferences to ensure
that they receive the highest quality of care possible
Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding safety practices such as fire drills/safety
meetings/emergency preparedness planning etc., infection control policies & procedures (hand washing),
medication administration policies & procedures (sign off sheets)
Assist nurses in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care
Maintained accurate documentation related to resident’s health status including but not limited to
vital signs (weight, height) intake assessments (ADLs), progress notes from therapy sessions or other
appointments outside the home setting
Locating and selecting the specific warehouse items to fulfill the customer's order
Operating forklifts and other warehouse machinery to stack items and prepare orders for shipping
Placing the prepared orders in the correct dock slips for loading onto shipping trucks
Performing visual inspections of orders to ensure they are correct and ready for shipment
Labeling order shipments correctly for easy identification
Applying shrink wrap to the prepared order before shipping
Following warehouse safety procedures for the operation of equipment, such as wearing proper clothing, safe food handling, and maintaining awareness of your surroundings and the other workers when transporting items
Keeping the warehouse clean and organized at all times
Pick, pack, check, and load products accurately on/off trailers and to/from designated areas of facility
Move materials around facility using pallets and crates
Stack loads in correct storage bays, following inventory-control instructions
Complete forms and handle documentation
Receive/process shipments
Pull and process customer orders
Stock rotation and stock replenishment
Inventory/Cycle counts
General housekeeping in the warehouse and retail area as assigned
Follow current good warehousing practice
Perform proper forklift inspections and follow forklift operating guidelines and procedures
Equipment Used:
Forklift (Counter balanced, and Order selector)
Pallet jack
Dollies
Standup Forklift
Hand and power tools
ABA Clinical Assistant
Bancroft NeuroHealth, Lindens Pediatric and Adolescent Services
04.2002 - 01.2005
Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and
natural environment training arrangements
Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols
Follow and record data for prescribed toilet training protocols
Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior
Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with client’s individualized treatment and behavior
reduction protocols
Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Utilize safe & appropriate handing procedures when working with clients
Maintain client confidentiality
Assist Lead Behavioral Technician, Behavior Analysts, and ABA Interns with skill acquisition and
behavior reduction assessments
Assist Lead Behavioral Technician, Behavior Analysts, and ABA Interns in preparing client materials
as instructed
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment
Assume Lead Behavioral Technician responsibilities in their absence
Collaborate with treatment team including client, parents and caregivers, outside professionals, Lead
Behavioral Technician, ABA Interns, and co-workers
Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required trainings
Residential population include: children, teenagers, adults, mentally challenged, mentally ill
Education
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Widener University
Chester, PA
12-2005
Associate of Science - Psychology
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA
08-2000
Skills
Behavioral observation
Treatment planning
Client transportation
Crisis intervention
Customer service
Conflict resolution
CRM software
Schedule management
Documentation compliance
Data entry
Employee training
Time management
Communication skills
Process improvement
Customer support
Complaint resolution
Quality assurance
Call control
Call center experience
Live chat support
Customer relations
Computer skills
Calm and professional under pressure
Customer data confidentiality
Timeline
Lead Route Driver/ Yard Manager
Toi Toi USA
09.2022 - 10.2023
Route Service Driver
United Site Services
06.2021 - 09.2022
Behavioral Specialist / Appointment Transporter
Lakeside Neurologic
11.2019 - Current
Therapeutic Security Tech, Florida Civil Commitment Center
01.2019 - 11.2021
Loss Prevention Officer
U.S. Security Associates Inc
08.2018 - 01.2020
Detention Counselor
Capital District Secure Detention Facility
07.2017 - 08.2018
Truck Driver
LBF Express LLC
07.2017 - 08.2018
Port Security Officer
U.S. Security Associates Inc
10.2016 - 07.2017
Correctional Officer Trainee
Avon Park Correctional Institution
07.2016 - 10.2016
Youth Division Aide
New York State OCFS/ Brookwood Secure Center
05.2014 - 05.2016
Production Technician Supervisor
Bilinski Sausage Manufacturing Co
04.2014 - 07.2016
Truck Driver
LBF Express LLC
04.2014 - 05.2016
Correctional Officer /Correctional Food Service Officer
Delaware County Prison
10.2011 - 04.2014
Senior Customer Service Representative
Kohl's Corp Office
08.2007 - 02.2024
Community Living Specialist
Advoserv of New Jersey
01.2004 - 07.2007
ABA Clinical Assistant
Bancroft NeuroHealth, Lindens Pediatric and Adolescent Services