Sebastian Phoenix
Meaningful Milestones
Atlanta
2
Languages
3
years of professional experience
Undergraduate Research Assistant implements computerized cognitive testing with capuchin monkeys in a comparative cognition lab. Prepares and maintains research equipment, organizes experimental data, and supports daily testing-area setup, takedown, and feeding routines. Builds toward independent testing responsibilities through supervised protocol training and project planning.
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
7 Months- Implement computerized cognitive testing protocols with capuchin monkeys as part of ongoing behavioral and comparative cognition research.
- Prepared, set up, maintained, and dismantled computerized research equipment for daily experimental testing, ensuring operational readiness.
- Collect and organize experimental data generated from researcher-designed cognitive tasks.
- Support daily laboratory operations, including preparation of testing areas and feeding.
- Complete supervised training in experimental procedures and animal research protocols in preparation for independent testing responsibilities.
- Develop plans for an independent research project in comparative cognition.
- Faculty Mentor: Sarah Pope-Caldwell
Behavior Technician
7 Months- Implement individualized behavioral interventions and skill-acquisition programs for pediatric clients, primarily ages 5-12, under BCBA supervision.
- Collected and documented behavioral data to track client progress and inform clinical decision-making.
- Maintained constructive communication with supervising BCBAs on client progress and treatment implementation.
- Developed collaborative relationships with caregivers to ensure continuity and consistency of treatment.
- Develop collaborative relationships with caregivers to support continuity and consistency of treatment.
Registered Behavior Technician / Behavior Technician
1 Year 3 Months- Delivered direct behavioral services to pediatric clients, ensuring adherence to individualized treatment plans and promoting skill development.
- Executed skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction programs under BCBA supervision, contributing to measurable client progress.
- Collected and analyzed session data to document client performance, facilitating informed adjustments to treatment strategies.
- Collected session data and documented client performance to support assessment of treatment progress.
- Additional Applied Behavior Analysis Experience
Registered Pharmacy Technician
9 Months- Supported pharmacists in accurate prescription processing, preparation, and dispensing workflows, ensuring patient confidentiality.
- Assisted patients with prescription pickup and insurance inquiries, providing clear answers to routine pharmacy questions.
- Maintained accurate patient and prescription information in accordance with pharmacy procedures and privacy requirements.
- Collaborated with pharmacists and pharmacy staff in fast-paced healthcare environment, emphasizing attention to detail and effective patient communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
- Academic Honors: President's List - Summer 2024; Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025; Spring and Summer 2026
- Dean's List - Spring 2023; Spring 2024
- GPA: 3.66
Skills
ABA intervention implementation
Skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction procedures
Behavioral data documentation
Treatment protocol implementation
Caregiver and interdisciplinary communication
Computerized cognitive testing
Statistical analysis and interpretation
Research protocol implementation
Experimental data collection
Laboratory equipment setup
Affiliations
- Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology
- Member
- 2026-Present
Interests
Behavioral Science | Psychiatry | Comparative Cognition
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
- Phoenix, S., & Pope-Caldwell, S. (2026). Familiarity versus efficiency: Memory demand shifts strategy selection in a rhesus macaque.
- Student Undergraduate Research Symposium (SURS), Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA | August 6, 2026
- Poster and Oral Presentation
- Presented research using the Multi-Methods Maze (MMMaze) to examine how increasing memory demands affected strategy selection in a rhesus macaque.
- Presented experimental findings comparing familiar, shortcut, and distractor choices across increasing delay conditions.
- Study analysis used Bayesian regression to examine the effect of delay on first-choice strategy.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Language Research Center, Georgia State University
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Behavior Technician
Meaningful Milestones
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Registered Behavior Technician / Behavior Technician
09.2024 - 12.2025Read More
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Publix Pharmacy
09.2023 - 06.2024Read More
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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