Riley O'Banion
Burleson,US
Summary
Compassionate, empathetic, and ambitious aspiring psychology professional with a strong foundation in the science of psychology, human behavior, cognitive processes, and the foundation and reasoning for mental health. Dedicated to fostering the growth of an individual's needs and recollections on their personal experience through incorporating the best approach to the person's personality and best needs fit, while incorporating an empathetic and non-judgmental atmosphere. Skilled in active listening, fostering an accepting, open-minded, unbiased atmosphere, and culturally sensitive communication. Seeking opportunities to contribute and advocate for mental health services, research opportunities, or therapeutic and counseling environments while continuing to grow in the field of psychology.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Kyo Care
Fort Worth, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Implemented individualized treatment plans improving client engagement and progress toward behavioral goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess client needs and develop effective intervention strategies.
- Conducted ongoing data collection and analysis to track behavior changes and treatment effectiveness.
- Monitored client behaviors in various settings, ensuring consistency in interventions across environments.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
Waitress
Fresco's Mexicana
Burleson, TX
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat business.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to deliver timely food orders, enhancing overall dining experience.
- Trained new team members on menu items and service protocols, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, prioritizing tasks to maintain smooth operations during peak hours.
Research Experience
Texas A&M
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Started a personal passion project on how sports ending in high school students effects their identity coming into college.
- Created the abstract, literature analysis, and questionnaire for data collection.
- Still need to conclude data and test on participants.
Research Consultant
Texas A&M
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Helped with the psychological approach to a sociology undergraduate research project.
- Helped integrate psychological analysis on familial units amongst culture.
- Look into mental health advocacy amongst parents and how that impacts their children.
VP of Standards and Operations
Alpha Epsilon Phi
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Led the design and development of a comprehensive system for tracking and monitoring standards compliance.
- Provided guidance on complex issues related to standards implementation, interpretation, and enforcement.
- Created and implemented the semester calendar for members to look through for upcoming events.
- Logged submission and approval of points of all chapter members.
- Helped to create a non-judgmental, genuine, and positive dispersion of leadership within our chapter.
- Coordinated and facilitated meetings to review existing standards, identify areas of improvement, and develop new standards.
- Promoted a safe place for Jewish women and women of all backgrounds to come together to find sanctity in an organization.
Diversity and Inclusion Panallenic Member
Texas A&M Panallenic
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Committed to fostering a place where all women in Greek Life at Texas A&M can feel comfortable.
- Focus on implementing diversity and inclusion for women of all backgrounds in Greek Life.
- Advocated for inclusive recruitment for women in Greek Life.
- Participated in training workshops to continue to foster equality and acceptance of all women.
Circle of Sisterhood
Texas A&M Panallenic
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Worked with Texas A&M Panhellenic to foster relationships with organizations in the Bryan-College Station area.
- Helped plan a week-long series of events to promote community outreach, acts of service, and establish a new recognition of women in Greek Life at Texas A&M.
- Worked with the other chapters to advocate and raise awareness for their national philanthropies' missions.
- Helped to plan an event in which all of the student organizations came together to gather food and needed resources to give to people in need in the Bryan-College Station area.
- Helped raise money for small family-owned businesses in the Bryan-College Station area.
Service Chair
Alpha Epsilon Phi
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with non-profit organizations, Sharesharet, and Elizabeth Glazier Pediatric Aids Foundation to raise money and awareness for their continuing efforts to make a change on individuals' lives and experiences.
- Worked with service organizations in the Bryan-College Station area, such as Twin City Mission, BUILD, Aggieland Humane Society, the 12th Can student organization, and College Station street cleanups to establish a means of making a difference in outreach and service to those in need in the community.
- Organized clothes and food drives to give back to people in need in the community.
- Planned Shabbat dinners in honor of Alpha Epsilon Phi's national philanthropies.
- Participated in A&M's biggest service event, Big Event, to help families or people in College Station with tasks they cannot achieve on their own.
- Planned Profit Shares and coordinated challah bake sales to raise money for our chapter and national philanthropies.
- Focuses on valued relationships with organizations and members of the community to promote positive change of service and establish a giving back nature in the College Station area.
Phillipino Student Association
Texas A&M Student Organization- PHILSA
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Learned about how important understanding and appreciating another culture and way of life is.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity by actively engaging with diverse communities and adapting communication strategies to foster mutual respect and understanding.
- Led team-building initiatives focused on cross-cultural awareness, contributing to a more inclusive and empathetic student body at Texas A&M.
- Engaged in community outreach, social events on campus, and prioritizing a space of diversity and inclusion.
Freshman Leaders in Liberal Arts
Texas A&M Organization - FLARE
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Helped create on-campus events for service and social-related activities.
- Helped foster relationships with service-related organizations in the Bryan-College Station area.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate, lead, and mentor team members with an emphasis on creating a positive and non-judgmental atmosphere.
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with all levels of the organization.
- Learned to work and foster relationships with different personalities and types of leadership.
- Built a positive, inclusive work environment where team members feel valued and supported.
- Inhibited actions of being a team player and being of service, whether I was needed or not for the role.
Education
Master of Science - Masters in Clinical Counseling
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas08.2029
Bachelor of B.S. - Psychology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX, US12.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Joshua High School
Joshua, Texas05.2022
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Dependable and responsible
- Active listening
- Quality management
- Strong report of diversity and inclusivity
- Respect and admiration in caring for other team members
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Customer relations
- Team management
- Focus on empathy and fostering an accepting, non-judgmental attitude and atmosphere
- Strong work ethic
- Writing and editing
Certification
- Registered Behavioral Technician Certification, ABA Therapy
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Kyo Care
01.2026 - Current
Research Experience
Texas A&M
08.2025 - 12.2025
Research Consultant
Texas A&M
08.2025 - 12.2025
VP of Standards and Operations
Alpha Epsilon Phi
11.2024 - 11.2025
Diversity and Inclusion Panallenic Member
Texas A&M Panallenic
11.2024 - 05.2025
Waitress
Fresco's Mexicana
05.2024 - 08.2024
Circle of Sisterhood
Texas A&M Panallenic
11.2023 - 11.2024
Service Chair
Alpha Epsilon Phi
11.2023 - 11.2024
Phillipino Student Association
Texas A&M Student Organization- PHILSA
09.2023 - 05.2024
Freshman Leaders in Liberal Arts
Texas A&M Organization - FLARE
09.2022 - 05.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Joshua High School
Master of Science - Masters in Clinical Counseling
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of B.S. - Psychology
Texas A&M University