This document provides a summary of Kelli Hughes' experience and qualifications. It includes her contact information, objective of obtaining a position as a line therapist to provide learning opportunities for children, and expertise working with children and adults with issues such as autism, aggression, and behavioral problems. Her experience includes positions as a Behavioral Technician, Customer Service Manager, and Fitting Room Attendant. She has skills in counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and teaching social skills and conflict resolution.

1. KELLI HUGHES
1101 Laurel, St Westlake, LA 70669 H: 337-212-9429 ♦ Kellihughes37@yahoo.com
Obtaining a position as a line therapist that will provide children with essential learning opportunities. Promoting and
maintaining a loving and inspiring environment that will be adaptive to each child's individual needs. Mental Health
Counselor with skill in leading situation-specific counseling sessions. Expertise in working with children and adults
in crisis. Empathetic mental health professional highly accomplished in domestic violence counseling, crisis
intervention and treatment analysis and planning. Organized , and successful at managing multiple priorities while
maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. Behavior Technician with skill in leading situation-
specific counseling sessions. One on one and group settings promoting both learning and skill development in a one
on one setting but also transitioning that to a more realistic and socialized setting including other children the same
age. Expertise in working with children and adults with autism, that have may have aggressive, self- injurious, violent
, or maybe just behavioral issues without the child being autistic.
Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
Culturally sensitive
Trained in indicators of child abuse
Skilled in intake interviewing
Public speaking ability
Case management proficiency
Day treatment professional
Learning disability awareness
Social skills teacher
Adept at conflict resolution
Psychotropic medications knowledge
Customer Service Manager, 01/2011 to 01/2012
Walmart Cities Service – Sulphur, La
Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
Instructed staff on appropriately handling difficult and complicated sales.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
WORK HISTORY

2. Fitting Room Attendant, 01/2013 to 01/2014
Marshalls Department – Lake Charles, LA
Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions.
Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve the store's
efficiency.
Mentored new sales associates to contribute to the store's positive culture.
Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.
Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences.
Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security
practices.
Responded to customer questions and requests in a prompt and efficient manner.
Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner.
Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business.
Behavioral Technician, 10/2014 to 11/2015
McNeese Autism Program – Lake Charles, LA
Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional
conferences and workshops.
Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
10/2014 to 11/2015
Skilled in providing a timely, and efficient therapy session using the principles of ABA as a Line Technician
working under a BACB Maintains a professional and courteous interaction with clients/co-workers/parents
Maintains appropriate attire and demeanor Initiates self-improvement and accepts supervisory feedback
appropriately Timely submission of written reports Rigorous training involving BACB Supervision, weeks of
training which included observing other line technicians in session and also experience training new line
technicians.
Responsibilities are a keyword as there are many involved in this field.
Being an honest and trustworthy individual that is capable of handling responsibility is a priority.
Professional References Martin Paul Landry II Sulphur Louisiana (337) 540-6602 Business Assoc.
Orlando Calderon Band Director at Barbe High School (337) 563- 8332 Susan Kyle Retired English School
Teacher 25+ years (337) 304-3101.
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.

3. Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and
restraints.
Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 3 to 21.
Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from ABA
Maintained a caseload of more than 13 children in public schools
Led summer day treatment groups and therapeutic activities to teach functional living skills and address
behavioral issues.
Participated in a nine month collaborative training program on theories and implementation of ABA
Developed goal-oriented psycho-educational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Current
| MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY - Lake Charles, LA
Psychology Philosophy
GED: 2001
Sulphur High School - Sulphur, LA
EDUCATION