Behavior Technician

Emily Overton

678-***-**** ****************@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-overton-a50767196/ Address: 2119 Old Winder Jefferson Hwy Jefferson, Ga 30549

EDUCATION

Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, Ga

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology December 2023

Minor in Criminal Justice

EXPERIENCE

Meaningful Milestones

Registered Behavior Technician

April 2024 - Present

Implement behavioral strategies for children with autism spectrum disorder under supervision from a BCBA using ABA therapy.

●Consistently assess child’s and parents’ needs through effective communication, giving regular updates on the child’s behavior progress through session notes and data entry.

●Guide clients in recognizing and managing their emotions, teaching them healthy coping mechanisms and self-regulation techniques, social skills, etc. as well as prioritizing neuro-affirming care over compliance.

●Complete data compilation and detailed report generation in a timely manner.

Childcare Provider

Jul 2012 - Present

Provide excellent care for children ranging from ages four months to thirteen years old, as well as kids with physical, mental, and behavioral disabilities while using positive discipline and active listening skills.

●Successfully assess and maintain the child’s and parents’ needs through effective communication, giving regular updates on the child’s progress.

●Guide children in recognizing and managing their emotions, teaching them healthy coping mechanisms and self-regulation techniques.

●Efficiently manage time, sticking to a strict schedule for food, sleep, playtime, etc. while maintaining a clean and healthy environment for the children.

●Assist children with schoolwork, implement creative ways to tutor and encourage them in their studies through age-based learning, as well as transports children to school, appointments, and extracurricular activities.

Reel Grill Restaurant

Milledgeville, Ga

Head Hostess

Feb 2023 - Jan 2024

Exemplify a cordial, effective, and very hospitable first impression for patrons of the restaurant by greeting guests with a warm, genuine smile, eye contact and an authentic welcome.

●Calmly set and manage customer expectations by providing accurate wait times for arriving guests while working in a very fast-paced environment.

●Scheduling and coordinating reservations and large events.

●Serve as the voice of the business by answering incoming calls with an upbeat, positive attitude.

●Thoroughly train and prepare newly hired hostesses to be effective and successful in their role.

●Support the dining room staff by setting and clearing tables, replenishing water, as well as serving beverages and food.

Benchmark Human Services

Milledgeville, Ga

Intern

Dec 2022 - Aug 2023

●Apply working knowledge to recommendations and projects.

●Complete research assignments, data compilation, and detailed report generation in a timely manner.

●Provide thorough and well-organized office admirative support to staff members.

●Observe and learn from behavior technicians as they practiced ABA therapy on subjects.

AmericasMart Atlanta: Total Accessories and Queen’s Designs

Atlanta, Ga

Retail Saleswoman, and Inventory Associate

Jul 2021- Jan 2022

●Drove sales through customers engagement, product knowledge, and suggestive selling while remaining professional and demonstrating an energetic and positive attitude.

●Applying my organization skills to product inventory while maintaining a strong attention to detail.

●Accurately sorted thousands of items for dozens of orders at a time.

●Documented numerous sales by creating and updating customer profile records.

Bella Blue Baby Couture

Lawrenceville, Ga

Retail Saleswoman

July 2017- Nov 2018

●Professionally photographed inventory for the company’s website, as well as children modeling the various clothing lines for Bella Blue.

●Drove sales through engagement with customers while keeping a positive and welcoming attitude and recorded those sales by making and maintaining customer profile records.

●Organized, recorded, and stocked garments from different clothing companies.

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

Georgia Miss Amazing Club

Milledgeville, Ga

Apr 2021 - December 2023

Flag Football Intramural Team

Milledgeville, Ga

September 2019-December 2023

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority

Milledgeville, Ga

August 2019 - December 2023

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Georgia Miss Amazing

Milledgeville, Ga

May 2021- December 2023

GC Gives

Milledgeville, Ga

August 2019-December 2023

Underwood University

Suwanee, Ga

August 2017 - December 2019

12 Stone Church

Lawrenceville, Ga

August 2010-August 2019

Feed My Starving Children

Suwanee, Ga

November 2015 - November 2018

SKILLS + CERTIFICATIONS

●Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Spark, and iMovie.

●Experienced in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

●Experienced in Childcare and working with Special Needs children.

●CPR and First Aid Trained and certified.

●CPI certified.

●CITI certified.

●Certificate of Merit: Initial Caregiver Course

●Professional Development Certificate: Mandated Reporter

●RBT 40 Hour Training Course certified.

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