KASRA PALIZBAN
Escondido,CA
Summary
Results-driven and highly effective Behavior Interventionist with a proven ability to implement evidence-based strategies that support positive client outcomes. Brings a strong, diverse professional background in administrative, marketing, and banking roles, contributing to excellent organization, data analysis, and stakeholder communication. Skilled in using analytical and data-informed approaches to enhance behavior intervention plans and program effectiveness. Recognized for strong collaboration, leadership, and communication skills, with a clear commitment to advancing into an ABA Program Manager role to drive high-quality services and measurable program success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
Easterseals Southern California
03.2025 - Current
- Work 1:1 with the client in the home environment to teach communication, social, self-help, and play skills.
- Manage challenging behaviors using trained behavior-reduction strategies, including differential reinforcement, prompting, and data-driven interventions.
- Maintain client safety and follow behavior intervention plans (BIPs) with fidelity.
- Collect accurate, real-time data on skill acquisition and behavior targets.
- Provide detailed session notes summarizing progress, behaviors observed, and strategies used.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Communicate regularly with Program Manager and BCBA about progress, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns.
- Model ABA strategies for caregivers as directed by the BCBA.
- Offer guidance on generalizing skills to daily routines (e.g., mealtime, transitions, hygiene).
- Maintain professionalism and respect for family routines, culture, and confidentiality.
- Attend ongoing training, supervision meetings, and team check-ins.
Development Administrative Assistant
University of California, San Diego
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review.
- Build and maintain excellent customer relationships through timely responses to inquiries, and by accommodating unusual requests.
- Played an integral role in orchestrating numerous events within the community, providing comprehensive support to directors as needed.
- Oversee and coordinate travel arrangements for the Senior Director of Development and the Director of Development.
- Engaged as a representative with donors and key constituents through phone interactions, electronic communications, and events, including board meetings.
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Frontwave Credit Union
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Organized logistics for marketing and proposal strategy meetings.
- Created press releases and announcements, newsletter articles, and website copy.
- Perform administrative tasks to support the marketing department as requested by the supervisor or department leads, such as mail merge, scanning, copying, filing, spreadsheet management, and photo upload.
- Executed marketing and sales plans to achieve territory targets consistently.
- Maintained positive relationships with external marketing and PR teams, optimizing value with a collaborative approach.
- Led the company's design department and created marketing collateral for clients.
- Input a high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
Teller II
Frontwave Credit Union
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Maintained teller drawer to perform bank transactions
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, service charges, and interest rates
- Educated customers on the use of banking websites and mobile apps
- Completed special procedures for customers, such as ordering new checks, stopping payments, or investigating identity thefts
- Completed accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times. Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services
Recreation Leader
City Of Escondido
08.2011 - 10.2019
- Provides direct, one-on-one and small-group behavioral support to students in an after-school setting using evidence-based intervention strategies
- Uses proactive behavior management techniques to reduce challenging behaviors and promote positive reinforcement
- Communicate regularly with program supervisors and school staff to share updates on student progress and address any concerns or challenges.
- Implement classroom-wide and individual behavior strategies to help maintain a safe, structured environment.
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to students, utilizing applied behavior analysis techniques to encourage positive behavior and social skill development.
- Collect and record data on student behavior, progress, and responses to interventions during after-school activities, and sessions.
- Monitor student behavior during after-school activities, providing reinforcement and redirection as needed to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
- Assist in training and supporting students' families by reinforcing behavior management strategies and promoting consistency in the after-school program.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA12-2018
Skills
- Applied behavior analysis
- Canva
- Financial database management
- Career coaching
- Multitasking abilities
- Travel coordination
- Financial reconciliation
- Data collection
- Parent training and support
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Office administration
- Customer service
- Flexibility
- Positive workplace attitude
- Social media management
- Behavior management
- Problem-solving skills
- Behavioral analysis
- Program management
- Behavior assessments
LANGUAGES
Farsi
Conversational
Timeline
Behavior Interventionist
Easterseals Southern California
03.2025 - Current
Development Administrative Assistant
University of California, San Diego
01.2023 - 02.2025
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Frontwave Credit Union
07.2021 - 12.2022
Teller II
Frontwave Credit Union
10.2019 - 07.2021
Recreation Leader
City Of Escondido
08.2011 - 10.2019
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
California State University, San Marcos