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Tracy Martin

Tracy Martin

Kansas City,KS

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Behavior Technician

Limitless ABA
05.2024 - Current
  • Promote positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
  • Improve client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
  • Utilize technology tools for data collection and analysis, streamlining process of monitoring client progress and informing treatment plan adjustments.
  • Intervene with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.

Small Business Owner

Martin Training & Behavior, LLC
06.2012 - Current
  • Employ positive reinforcement with pet dogs using markers, voice rewards and food rewards.
  • Educate pet owners on proper handling techniques, canine body language, and effective communication methods to strengthen bond between owner and pet.
  • Design unique and impactful group class curricula
  • Conduct private consultations for specific behavioral issues such as leash reactivity, or canine separation anxiety to address individual challenges more effectively
  • Modify undesirable behaviors with successful and safe behavior modifications techniques.
  • Increase client retention rates through exceptional customer service, empathy towards dog owners' challenges, and genuine passion for improving human-canine relationships.
  • Maintain up-to-date industry knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars to continuously refine training techniques and methods.
  • Mentor aspiring dog trainers by sharing best practices, offering constructive feedback during practice sessions, and supporting them in building their professional portfolios.
  • Collaborate with animal shelters and rescues to rehabilitate dogs with behavioral concerns, increasing their chances of successful adoption.

Registered Behavior Technician

Sadowsky Autism Services
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
  • Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
  • Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.
  • Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining safe environment for both staff members and clients.
  • Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in designing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs and goals.

Targeted Case Manager

Sheltered Living, Inc
02.1999 - 01.2000
  • Enhanced client well-being by developing personalized case management plans.
  • Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining high-quality service delivery standards.
  • Ensured client rights were protected and upheld by adhering to ethical guidelines, confidentiality regulations, and professional standards in all aspects of case management practice.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, deescalating tense situations and connecting clients with appropriate emergency resources.
  • Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
  • Promoted self-sufficiency among clients through skill-building activities focused on problem-solving, decision-making, and goal setting.

Targeted Case Management

TARC
03.1998 - 02.1999
  • Enhanced client well-being by developing personalized case management plans.
  • Established rapport with diverse client populations by demonstrating empathy and cultural competency in all interactions.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines to protect participant information.
  • Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining high-quality service delivery standards.

Education

PhD Coursework-18 Hours - Animal Science Dept-Animal Welfare

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
  • Dissertation research with elephants (unpublished).
  • Lead author, published research on characteristics of animal science undergraduates.
  • Co-author, published research on horse transport, lamb transport.

Master of Arts - Experimental Psychology

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
05.2004
  • Teaching Assistantship-Undergraduate Psychology Lab
  • Published thesis on cognition in pigeons
  • Lead author, published research on learning in horses

Bachelor of Art - Psychology/Anthropology

Washburn University, Topeka, KS
05.2000
  • Psychology honors thesis-captive elephants
  • English minor

Skills

  • Small business operations
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Customer-Oriented Case Management
  • Accurate and Highly Organized
  • Issue Resolution
  • Reliable Attention to Detail
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Public Speaking
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Registered Behavior Technician - Limitless ABA
05.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician - Sadowsky Autism Services
01.2024 - 05.2024
Small Business Owner - Martin Training & Behavior, LLC
06.2012 - Current
Targeted Case Manager - Sheltered Living, Inc
02.1999 - 01.2000
Targeted Case Management - TARC
03.1998 - 02.1999
Texas A&M University - PhD Coursework-18 Hours, Animal Science Dept-Animal Welfare
University of Kentucky - Master of Arts, Experimental Psychology
Washburn University - Bachelor of Art, Psychology/Anthropology
Tracy Martin