Blyda Arrechea

Experience

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  Department of Transportation

  Jul 1995 - May 1999

  Human Resources Specialist

  • Advised candidates of proper documentation requirements and application deadlines.• Reviewed applications and/or transfer requests to determine applicant’s eligibility.• Edit and manage client employee handbooks and onboard new hires.• Coordinated and communicated schedule to staff within the human resources department.• Responded to a wide variety of employee relation issues and other sensitive personnel issues.• Maintained official personnel folder for all department employees. Show less

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  Management Training Institute

  Nov 1997 - May 1999

  Professor, Business Strategy and Leadership

  • Identified training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses.• Prepared and delivered lectures to students about business management, strategy and leadership.• Acclimated new hires through process and conduct orientation sessions.• Supervised the production of classroom handouts, instructional materials, aids and manuals.• Assessed training effectiveness to ensure taught skills and techniques were implemented into employees work behavior.

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  Saint Louis University, Madrid Campus

  Aug 2000 - Jan 2001

  Office Manager, Department of Residence Life

  • Supervised day-to-day operations of international students housing programs.• Coordinated with accounting department to ensure accurate and timely student payments were made.• Met with local community leaders to explain the benefits, advantages and encourage participation in the international student exchange program.• Worked with community partners and students to foster successful cultural exchange program.• Maintained records and reports to provide information to university administrators on a monthly basis. Show less

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  Madrid City Council Office for Public Private Partnership

  Dec 2001 - Dec 2004

  Project Coordinator

  • Lead meetings with school and community leaders to implement program expectations including: attendance, behavior, participation, etc. servicing underprivileged students.• Analyzed student data to find trends and determine/implement strategies to combat student absentism.• Managed, mentored, and motivated staff and volunteers as processes were implemented.• Ensured participant documentation was up-to-date, regularly reviewing the work of subordinates.• Organized presentations for government events and community expos to showcase program success and encourage program participation. Show less

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  Universidad Complutense de Madrid

  Feb 2004 - Apr 2004

  Neuropsychologist

  • Conducted comprehensive neuropsychological assessments on children ages 3-12, performed extensive interviews with parents to gather data, analyze findings and develop treatment plan for children and their family.• Performed weekly consultations with families/caregivers, referring providers and schools to provide updates as requested.• Documented patient interactions, treatments, and reactions adhering to all mental health legal and ethical mandates, and guidelines in the execution of duties, including timely completion of charting, billing, report preparation and ethical/confidentiality issues. Show less

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  TEA Ediciones

  May 2004 - Jan 2004

  Psychologist (Test Administrator)
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  Asociación Infantil Oncológica de Madrid

  Jan 2005 - Mar 2008

  Program Coordinator, Health Care Division

  • Monitored clinic patients and provides staff with educational material, cultural and age-phase insights, and communication techniques best suited for age of each patient.• Prepared appropriate documentation and conducted weekly family and support team meetings with parents and/or other family of child during oncology treatment.• Assisted in data retrieval to be used by clinicians and other researchers on cancer related studies and research projects.• Screened potential studies and clinical trials participants for protocol eligibility, presented an overview of study motivation, procedures, and informed consent forms, administered questionnaires, schedule visits of research study participants. Show less

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  Psicología Infantil Fortea

  May 2008 - Jan 2013

  • Organized daily tasks, set priorities, and effectively lead team to meet multiple deadlines and other organizational needs of the Children and Adolescent Autistic Center Program.• Managed and directed the work of subordinates to accomplish program goals and objectives.• Interpreted management goals and translated them into well-coordinated and efficientoperational process.• Developed systems and methodologies for continuous program improvement.Highly-skilled professional with over 22 years of international work experience in human resources,clinical research, therapy and program management. Show less

  • Neuropsychologist

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Project Coordinator

    May 2008 - Dec 2010
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  Banyan Health System

  Feb 2016 - Sept 2016

  Behavioral Health Practitioner

  • Assessed patients’ background and therapy needs.• Developed individualized programs, progress reporting, and recommendations based upon the client’s goals and needs.• Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment programs and propose needed changes.• Collected and recorded data accurately and efficiently in accordance with applicable policies.

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  Miami Personal Management

  Sept 2016 - now

  Behavioral Health Practitioner

  • Evaluate and diagnose patients for mental and/or emotional disorders through observation, interviews, and consultation.• Provide therapy to individual and/or groups of adults and children using applied behavioralanalysis techniques.• Create individualized treatment plans utilizing psychosocial assessment data to prevent problems and promote positive behavior.• Complete daily applicable paperwork and treatment plan goals.