Wendy L. Selnes Senior Behavior Analyst & Business Partner

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1 Wendy L. Selnes Senior Behavior Analyst & Business Partner OBJECTIVE To enhance the quality of life for people through functional assessment, program development, resource management, and consultation EXPERIENCE Brih Design, LLC 6066 Shingle Creek Parkway, PMB 172 Brooklyn Center, MN present Senior Behavior Analyst/Business Partner Co-own and manage consulting business Participate in completion of behavior assessment and analysis Design and implement strategies for behavior change Train interventionists in varied environments to recognize opportunities to implement skill building and behavior change strategies Develop and present group trainings on behavior analysis and change Coordinate and oversee consumer, county, and provider contracts and agreements Collaborate on production, design, and organization of business projects, correspondence, and Brih Design products Behavioral Dimensions, Inc Metro Parkway, Suite 300 Bloomington MN Behavior Analyst Participate in completion of behavior analysis assessment Design and implement strategies for behavior change Train interventionists in varied environments to recognize opportunities to implement skill building and behavior change strategies Selnes, Wendy, page 1 of 5

2 Alternatives for People with Autism, Inc rd Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN Program Manager/QMRP Provide case management for adults with autism and developmental disabilities Supervise Living Skill Instructors. Includes coordination of full and part time schedules, collaboration in interview and hiring procedures, training on policy and implementation of general and specific interventions, ongoing monitoring of progress and performance feedback Collaboration in planning and presenting two seminars. Additionally, invited to speak at a conference sponsored by American Association on Mental Retardation Co-create a functional skills and needs assessment tool Facilitate inter-disciplinary team meetings Regular review of data and records to analyze progress and determine efficacy of interventions Program Coordinator Involved in staff supervision and training Compile and manage data Manage staff schedules Implement and model general interaction strategies and specific interventions Living Skills Instructor Direct care of adolescents with autism and severe developmental disabilities Implementation of specific interventions to increase independent skills and address challenges Development, resource management, and consultation EDUCATION University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Bachelor of Arts, May 1993 Major: Psychology Minor: Child Psychology Selnes, Wendy, page 2 of 5

3 University of Minnesota, Extension Courses Graduate coursework in functional analysis and augmentative communication systems Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN Master of Arts, May 2004 Major: Clinical Psychology CREDENTIAL Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Behavior Analyst Certification Board, June 2004 Certificate Number: VITAE Presentation. Ensuring Efficiency in Securing a Needed Item: From Failure to Success. Presented with Alternatives for People with Autism, Inc., Brooklyn Park, MN. August Presentation. Developing Communication Skills: A Key to Success in the Community. Presented with Alternatives for People with Autism, Inc., Brooklyn Park, MN. November Career Shadow Host. Volunteer Program. I.S.D. 279, Osseo Area Schools. May Training. Positive Behavior Change & Respectful Interactions. Conducted at Axis Inc., St. Paul, MN. September to December Training. Role of the Interventionist. Conducted at CCP, Minneapolis, MN. January to February Training. Positive Support Intervention: An eight-module training. Co-presented to REM, Inc. in Fairmont, MN. January 24 to March 30, Presentation. Core Team Process. Co-presented at Minnesota Association of Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Mankato, MN. April Selnes, Wendy, page 3 of 5

4 Training. Creating Positive Behavior Change. Conducted at Meridian Services Inc., Minneapolis, MN. May Presentation. Creating Positive Behavior Change. Presented at Minnesota SILS Conference, St. Cloud, MN. September Poster Presentation. The Core Team Process. Presented at the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy Convention, Reno, NV. November Presentation. Positive Based Approach to Challenging Behaviors. Co-presented at Minnesota Association for Childrenʼs Mental Health, Duluth, MN. April Training. Positive Behavioral Support. Conducted at Bridges ISD #11, Andover, MN. August Training. Positive Behavioral Support. Conducted at Rise CIP Services, Anoka, MN. November Training. Positive Behavioral Support. Conducted at Rise Services, Bloomington, MN. January Presentation. Core Team Process: Facilitating Communication and Collaboration. Co-presented at Closing the Achievement Gap for Children and Youth with Disablilities, Duluth, MN. March Presentation. Functional Positive Behavioral Supports: Foundations of Behavior Change. Co-presented at Closing the Achievement Gap for Children and Youth with Disablilities, Duluth, MN. March Thesis. Interdisciplinary Team Meetings for Clients with Developmental Disablilities: A Nonconcurrent Multiple Baseline Comparison of Two Models. Presented and defended at Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN. April Presentation. Functional Behavior Assessment: Foundations of Behavior Change. Co-presented at Minnesota Association for Childrenʼs Mental Health, Duluth, MN. April Presentation. Understanding and Assessing the Function of Behavior. Presented at Health Counseling Services, Minneapolis, MN. October Selnes, Wendy, page 4 of 5

5 Session Presentation. Core Team Process. Co-presented with Business Partner, Janice Ostrom, at Applied Behavior Analysis National Conference, Chicago, IL. May Training. Writing Behavior Programs & Follow-up training. Presented at Health Counseling Services February 2006 and annually through present. Presentation. Creating Positive Behavior Change. Presented at Down Syndrome Associaltion Annual Grandparents Conference. May 2007 and annually through present. Training. Rule 40. Presented at Health Counciling Services and other locations. May 2007 and annually through present. Training. Challenging Behaivors. Presented at Health Counciling Services and other locations. June 2007 and annually through present. Presentation. Creating Positive Behavior Change. Down Syndrome Associaltion Regional Conference. March Training. Role of the Interventionist. DRCC, Duluth, MN and other locations. April 2008 and annually through present. Presentation. Developing Behavior Plans and Goal Writing. MnDACA annual conference. June Training. Data, Goals, and Methodologies. DRCC, Duluth, MN. July Training. Comprehensive Behavior Assessment and Change; General Interaction Strategies; & The Core Team Process: A thirteen-module training and on-site followup. Co-presented with buisness partner, Janice Ostrom to REM, Inc. April to August Presentation. Mindfulness. Health Counseling Services and other locations. August Selnes, Wendy, page 5 of 5