Jamie Ekstrom Email & Phone Number

Decatur, Georgia, United States

We provide behavior solutions and guidance for parents of children who have Autism and/or ADHD

Winder, Ga

1. Served as the Camp Director for selected week-long and weekend camps for campers with special needs2. Oversaw all operations of CTL Directed Camps including registration, volunteer training, and program implementation3. Maintained and enhances positive relationships with Partner Directors and Partner Representatives4. Helped plan and implement the curriculum for Partners Institute 5. Identified and builds relationships with new partners for Camp Twin Lakes6. Assisted new and current partners with professional development in camp management and best practices7. Supervised CTL Directed Camp Coordinators to efficiently meet the needs of the Partners to provide a safe, fun, and transformative camp experience for campers and volunteers8. Created opportunities for professional development for CTL Directed Coordinators9. Managed budgets within the CTL directed department10. Evaluated all programs, staff, and systems on an ongoing basis for total quality improvement11. Implemented and enhanced Camp-To-Go, a hospital based camp program12. Served as a program team member, including occasional weekend camp management.13. Worked with the development team in securing funds for the newly developed programs to ensure continuous service

1. Conducted initial evaluation/screenings, as required, for specific programs. Assists in the development of individual treatment plans, ensuring that treatment procedures are carried out; assists in the development of programs to establish alternative behaviors. Conducts training sessions for caretakers for implementation of treatment procedures. May provide consultation services to home/school. 2. Monitored the development of behavioral programming by Clinical Specialist I's. Monitors implementation of programs by Clinical Specialist I's and Behavioral Data Analysts. 3. Oversaw maintenance of documentation (data, graphs), records and reports for active cases, including timely and thorough completion of evaluation reports, progress notes, and correspondence. 4. Responsible for the operational activities of assigned office, department or business project including supply maintenance, facility management requests, networking with other departments and vendors as appropriate and the other office needs as they arise. Responsible for basic payroll or timekeeping activities, other record-keeping, human resources paperwork, organizational charts and other business documents. Coordinates staff scheduling. Responsible for managing the performance improvement process for the office, department, or business project assigned including the statistical reporting for department goals.5. Supervised staff by participating in the interview, hiring and orientation and training, and conducting performance evaluations. Provides recommendations for disciplinary action up to, and including, termination. Coordinates orientation of new students/ staff to department procedures and data collection procedures. Coordinates the development of staff/student training programs.

1. Assisted research and clinical staff in the implementation and development of treatment protocols. Responsible for ensuring treatment protocols are carried out; Monitored the implementation of treatment and intervention procedures. 2. Assisted in the orientation of new staff/students to department procedures and data collection procedures. Assisted in the development of staff/student training programs. 3. Conducted initial evaluation, as required, for specific programs. 4. Conducted training sessions for caretakers for implementation of treatment procedures. 5. Collected, developed and maintained documentation, records and reports for active cases. Protocol dissemination – timely dissemination of protocols and revisions, management of protocols and reviews, appropriate review of protocol prior to distribution. 6. Performed clinical duties as indicated for specific research projects. 7. Participated in fidelity maintenance and multidisciplinary activities. 8. Assisted in the development of unit activities.

1. Provided direct client care for children with severe problem behavior.2. Calculated reliability coefficients and summarize reliability data of various direct observation data collection systems. 3. Assisted in the monitoring and adjustment of routine behavioral assessments and protocols. 4. Assumed responsibility for case-related activities in conjunction with the Behavior Data Analyst and/or primary therapist (e.g., running analyze, and compare programs, anticipating case related needs). 5. Assisted with the training of staff regarding data collection for assessments and treatment protocols.• Utilized safe and appropriate handling, management and guidance procedures when transporting or working with patients. Must be able to successfully pass all post-training tests which include basic ABA post-test, 3-step post-test, assaultive techniques checklist post-test, teaching procedures role playing. (Behavior Treatment Center employees only). 6. Assisted in the implementation of research protocols.

Cumming, Ga

1. Facilitated therapeutic recreation.2. Mentored the individual in developing independence by working on job skills and managing free time.3. De-escalated frequent behavioral outbursts.4. Implemented strict dietary restrictions due to food intolerance and celiac disease.

1. Managed and trained 12 incoming staff members in leadership, ropes safety, and risk management.2. Conducted performance reviews.3. Developed the work schedule for the staff in my department.4. Led staff development meetings.5. Enhanced outdoor adventure programs for ease of use.6.Worked with children with serious illness, developmental disability, and other life challenges.7. Taught safety, team building, and improved confidence in campers/participants.

Rutledge, Ga

1. Selected to work full time for a year to develop programs for Camp Twin Lakes.2. Facilitated group building activities with business groups, graduate and undergraduate students, and hospital patients.3. Led program staff for weekend groups serving populations with medical and other life challenges4. Developed staff training manual and program specific manuals.5. Analyzed camper outcome data to find mean scores for increase in independence and responsibility.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Recreation And Leisure Studies

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology

Activities and Societies: GCSU Wesley Student MInistries, GCSU Psychology Club