Amy Thomas

Experience

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  Child Development Practicum

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  Child Care Practicum Intern

  Assisted classroom teachers with daily lessons, taught preschool children basic skills like colors, numbers, etc., and demonstrated behavioral skills to children during lesson plans.

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  Purdue University Housing

  Aug 2009 - May 2012

  I was responsible for building a community for 44 male and female residents. I also handles crises while acting as a calming influence and listened to and counseled residents in times of need. Provided customer service to students and parents, multi-tasked assisting customers at the front desk while checking in mail and answering phones, maintained a close relationship with admin to ensure a safe and fun working environment.

  • Resident Assistant

    Aug 2010 - May 2012

  • Front Desk Receptionist

    Aug 2009 - May 2012
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  Child Protective Services

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Child Protective Services Intern

  Assisted Social Workers with cases in client homes, analyzed client behaviors in the court room, and reviewed a spectrum of abuse cases.

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  Purdue University

  Jun 2011 - Jan 2012

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Developed surveys and analyzed their results, researched relationships between patients with diabetes and their spouses, and compiled academic sources and cited within an academic journal.

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  Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Wish Program Intern

  I coordinated activities involved with the wish, including but not limited to: transportation, accommodations, services, assisting chapters, medical equipment, liability forms, and itineraries.I also supervised and supported wish-granting volunteers as well as maintaining relationships with hospital caseworkers, doctors, and volunteers.

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  Cornerstone Autism Center

  May 2012 - Sept 2013

  ABA Therapist

  I facilitated one-on-one ABA therapy with children on the autism spectrum to maximize their potential. I implemented individualized behavior plans for my clients to aid in managing and decreasing target behaviors. I also processed appropriate clinical communication forms to document clients behaviors.

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  Rudy's Barbershop

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2015

  Front Desk Ambassador

  Worked with a point of sale system called ERPLY to make sales and keep track of inventory, assisted stylists with setting up and cleaning work stations, provided appropriate customer service, and provided troubleshooting during internet and point of sale difficulties.

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  Aerotek

  Feb 2015 - May 2015

  On Premise Administrator

  - Provides administrative help and temp-to-hire contract work as well as direct hire work to four clients; Genie Industries, Google, Nintendo of America, and Puget Sound Energy- Conduct background checks, drug screenings, and payroll billing- Execute weekly payroll process to ensure timely paycheck distribution and accurate invoicing to the client- Orchestrate pre-employment information sessions

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  Cornerstone Autism Center

  Jul 2016 - now

  I facilitated one-on-one ABA therapy with children on the autism spectrum to maximize their potential. I implemented individualized behavior plans for my clients to aid in managing and decreasing target behaviors. I also processed appropriate clinical communication forms to document clients behaviors. - Oversee the treatment provided by ABA therapists/Registered Behavior Technicians to children with autism in a 1:1 clinical setting.-Developed treatment plans based on proven intervention strategies- Provided consultation services to parents, the school of record of clients, and other stakeholders within a treatment team- Assist RBTs with behavioral management and program implementation

  • ABA Therapist

    May 2015 - now

  • Clinical Coordinator

    Jul 2016 - Sept 2018