SHAZIA GRAY
Melrose,MA
Summary
Empathetic and detail-oriented emerging counselor pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Committed to ethical practice, confidentiality, and collaborative client care, with a strong ability to build trust and foster growth in diverse populations. Dedicated to developing clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and culturally responsive counseling within supervised practicum settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
ABA Centers of America
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Implement programs based on ABA principles to increase adaptive skills as prescribed by the supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Manage challenging behaviors that occur as prescribed by the behavior support plan written by the BCBA.
- Communicate professionally and timely with families and team members to support the clients needs.
- Accurately keep record of client's progress through data collection.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information and adhere to the BACB Ethics Code and HIPAA/confidentiality requirements.
- Travel to client's homes/community settings, as required to deliver services within 30 minutes of my home area.
- Immediately report any concerns with the client's treatment and changes in the client's behavior if they arise.
Behavior Technician
Rising Above ABA
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Implement programs based on ABA principles to increase adaptive skills as prescribed by the supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Manage challenging behaviors that occur as prescribed by the behavior support plan written by the BCBA.
- Communicate professionally and timely with families and Rising Above ABA team members including notification of absences.
- Accurately keep record of client's progress through data collection.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information and adhere to the BACB Ethics Code and HIPAA/confidentiality requirements.
- Travel to client's homes/community settings, as required to deliver services within 30 minutes of my home area.
- Adhere to and support policies and procedures set forth by Rising Above ABA facilitating their application with clients and families.
- Immediately report any concerns with the client's treatment and changes in the client's behavior if they arise.
People Operations Partner
Scopely, Inc. (formerly GSN Games, Inc.)
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Oversee U.S. onboarding, terminations and employee changes.
- Oversee day-to-day operations of U.S. benefit plans.
- Help develop U.S. benefits strategy and lead annual Open Enrollment.
- Identify opportunities and recommend changes to processes and plans to improve the benefits and people operations function.
- Assist with 401(k) administration.
- Manage U.S. compliance postings and training (i.e. harassment prevention training).
- Assist U.S. Contractor and temporary employee processes.
- Manage U.S. leave of absence programs, policies and serve as subject matter expert for leave administration (i.e. FMLA, ADA, and Workers Compensation).
- Help support the implementation of Global People Operations programs such as HRIS.
- Assist with U.S payroll processing.
- Assist with the development and execution of M&A benefits and people ops strategy.
Human Resources Generalist
GSN Games Inc.
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Oversee U.S. onboarding, terminations and employee changes.
- Oversee day-to-day operations of U.S. benefit plans.
- Help develop U.S. benefits strategy and lead annual Open Enrollment.
- Identify opportunities and recommend changes to processes and plans to improve the benefits and people operations function.
- Manage U.S. compliance postings and training (i.e. harassment prevention training).
- Manage U.S. leave of absence programs, policies and serve as subject matter expert for leave administration (i.e. FMLA, ADA, and Workers Compensation).
- Assist with U.S payroll processing.
- Assist with financial reporting for the Leadership team.
- Handle the monthly and semi-annual company events for the Boston office.
Associate Human Resources Generalist
GSN Games Inc.
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Handle inbound employee inquiries, identifying needs, processing necessary transactions and escalating issues as required.
- Responsible for all aspects of US new hire onboarding ensuring a smooth new hire onboarding experience and validating work authorization.
- Assist with day-to-day operations of U.S. benefit plans, leave of absences and Annual Open Enrollment.
- Prepare employee change and promotion letters and audit change data for accuracy.
- Prepare and deliver termination paperwork as well as coordination of all off-boarding activities.
- Maintain employee records and files while focusing on data integrity, compliance, security, and organization.
- Handle all VOE's, unemployment and other government agency requests.
- Assist with U.S payroll processing.
- Support additional ad hoc projects with the U.S Human Resources Team.
Human Resources Coordinator
SDL Inc.
01.2015 - 03.2018
- Handle inbound employee inquiries, identifying needs, processing necessary transactions and escalating issues as required.
- Responsible for all aspects of US new hire onboarding ensuring a smooth new hire onboarding experience and validating work authorization.
- Prepare employee change and promotion letters and audit change data for accuracy.
- Prepare and deliver termination paperwork as well as coordination of all off-boarding activities.
- Maintain employee records and files while focusing on data integrity, compliance, security, and organization.
- Handle all VOE's, unemployment and other government agency requests.
- Assist the US Recruiting team screening, interviewing and scheduling interviews for potential candidates.
- Support additional ad hoc projects with the US Human Resources Team.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA05.2027
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Business & Psychology Studies
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA05.2024
Skills
- Human Resources Operations
- Behavioral & Clinical Support
- Analytical & Detail-Oriented Thinking
- Data collection
- Multicultural competence
- Ethics & Confidentiality
Timeline
Behavior Technician
ABA Centers of America
08.2024 - 06.2025
Behavior Technician
Rising Above ABA
01.2024 - 08.2024
People Operations Partner
Scopely, Inc. (formerly GSN Games, Inc.)
12.2021 - 02.2023
Human Resources Generalist
GSN Games Inc.
01.2020 - 12.2021
Associate Human Resources Generalist
GSN Games Inc.
06.2018 - 12.2019
Human Resources Coordinator
SDL Inc.
01.2015 - 03.2018
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Merrimack College
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Business & Psychology Studies
Merrimack College
Professional Associations
Member, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)