Shaayan Boozari
Fairfax,VA
Summary
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented professional experienced in lumber and building materials industry. Skilled at operating variety of machinery such as forklifts and saws to complete work. Expertly works with different types of wood, offers sound lumber advice, and works to specifications.
- Dependable server successful providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Technician
Attain Therapy Staffing
Fairfax, VA
06.2023 - Current
- Improved client outcomes by implementing individualized behavior plans and interventions.
- Enhanced communication skills for clients with autism spectrum disorder through the use of visual supports and social stories.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop
comprehensive treatment goals, leading to better client progress. - Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors, allowing for targeted intervention strategies.
- Maintained accurate data collection on client progress, enabling effective analysis and modification of treatment plans as needed.
- Established rapport with clients, fostering trust and engagement in therapeutic activities.
- Supported family members in understanding AB principles, empowering them to effectively implement strategies at home.
- Reduced problem behaviors by teaching clients appropriate coping strategies and replacement behaviors.
Zookeeper Intern/Research Lab Assistant
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Washington, DC
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced animal welfare by conducting daily health checks and promptly reporting any concerns to supervisors.
- Assisted in the design of engaging enrichment activities, promoting mental stimulation and natural behaviors in animals.
- Contributed to zoo conservation efforts by participating in species-specific research projects and data collection.
- Improved visitor experience by delivering engaging educational presentations about various animal species and their habitats.
- Maintained clean and safe exhibit spaces for both animals and guests, ensuring a high standard of hygiene and visual appeal.
- Handled specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments.
- Contributed to the building and design of numerous enclosures in a manner that replicated the natural habitats of the animals.
- Conducted biological analyses for projects and determined new methods to improve habitat issues.
- Oversaw field and laboratory projects from concept through completion for team of 6 staff members.
Server
California Pita Grill
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Private Child Caregiver/Teaching Assistant
Private Employment
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Documented children's growth and development.
Lumber Sales Associate
Sun Valley Tree Lot
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted with ongoing maintenance of tree inventory.
- Recommended, selected and helped locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Met performance targets and exceeded service standards with every interaction.
- Greeted customers and educated on current promotions.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Delivered training to newly hired workers, teaching each how to meet productivity and safety standards while operating power tools and other equipment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked with site to maintain compliance with applicable environment regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2025
High School Diploma -
El Camino Real Charter High School
Woodland Hills, CA06.2019
Skills
- Dining Customer Service
- Early Childhood Training
- Organization and Time Management
- Planning and Coordination
- Multitasking Abilities
- Infant, Toddler and Preschool Curricula
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Product and Service Knowledge
- Building Customer Loyalty
- Energy and Physical Stamina
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavioral Technician
Attain Therapy Staffing
06.2023 - Current
Zookeeper Intern/Research Lab Assistant
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
05.2023 - 12.2023
Server
California Pita Grill
02.2021 - 05.2022
Lumber Sales Associate
Sun Valley Tree Lot
11.2020 - 01.2022
Private Child Caregiver/Teaching Assistant
Private Employment
03.2019 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
George Mason University
High School Diploma -
El Camino Real Charter High School