Targeting RBT & Behavior Tech Roles

Behavior Technician & Clinical Support.

Implementing behavior intervention plans with fidelity. Experienced in data collection, pairing, and supporting clinical supervisors.

Joseph Abboud
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About Me

I am an aspiring Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with research training and operational discipline. Before clinical work, I developed systematic approaches to data management and protocol adherence through high-volume operations. I apply this same rigor to behavioral research—I don't just follow procedures, I understand the systems that make them effective. My goal is to combine research methodology with applied behavioral practice.

Top Skills

Core competencies for ABA/Research roles.

Data Collection

Structured data gathering and participant management

Advanced

Clinical Research

Clinical research methodology and protocols

Intermediate

Psychology Education

Academic background in psychology

Advanced

Operational Discipline

Systematic execution and process adherence

Advanced

Collaborative Problem Solving

Team-based solution development

Advanced

SPSS Analysis

Statistical analysis & data visualization

Advanced Featured

E-Prime Design

Experimental psychology software programming

Advanced Featured

JASP

Statistical analysis using JASP software

Intermediate

IRB Compliance

Institutional Review Board protocol management

Advanced Featured

Experimental Research

Design and execution of controlled experiments

Advanced

Budget / P&L

Financial management and profit & loss analysis

Advanced Featured

Sales Management

Sales operations and revenue optimization

Advanced

Supply Chain

Supply chain management and logistics coordination

Advanced

E-Commerce

Online marketplace operations and digital commerce

Advanced

Hiring & Mgmt

Recruitment, team building, and employee management

Advanced

AP Style

Associated Press style guide proficiency

Advanced Featured

Investigative Reporting

Deep-dive reporting and fact-checking

Advanced

Technical Writing

Documentation and technical documentation

Advanced

Analytical Writing

Data-driven analysis and structured argumentation

Advanced

WordPress

WordPress development and plugin creation

Advanced

Research & Psychology

Experimental design, protocol management, and data analysis.

S.M.A.R.T. Psychological Research Assistant

Biola University
July 2024 - April 2025
Relevant Skills
E-Prime DesignSPSS AnalysisData CollectionIRB ComplianceQualtricsParticipant RecruitmentStatistical AnalysisExperimental Research

Investigated social media attentional bias and gratitude using a modified Stroop task with 68 participants. Found significant negative correlation (r = -0.278, p < .05) and presented at WPA 2025.

68
Participants Recruited
Modified Stroop
Experimental Design
1
Conference Presentation
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Methodology

Co-designed and executed psychological research study investigating the relationship between social media attentional bias, gratitude, contentment (PEACE), and fear of missing out (FOMO) using a modified Stroop task. Recruited and coordinated 68 undergraduate participants, administering computerized experimental protocols and multiple validated questionnaires (GQ-6, PEACE Scale, FOMO Scale) via Qualtrics. Conducted statistical correlation analysis revealing significant negative correlation between gratitude and attentional bias (r = -0.278, p < .05). Presented findings at the 2025 Western Psychological Association Conference.

Key Findings

  • Recruited and coordinated 68 undergraduate participants (mean age 20.07) with diverse demographic representation
  • Designed and programmed modified Stroop task using social media and non-social media stimuli for attentional bias measurement
  • Administered three validated psychological measures: Gratitude Questionnaire-6 (GQ-6), PEACE Scale, and 10-item FOMO Scale
  • Conducted correlation and paired-samples t-test statistical analyses to examine relationships between variables
  • Discovered significant negative correlation (r = -0.278, p < .05) between gratitude and social media attentional bias
  • Co-authored and presented research poster at 2025 Western Psychological Association (WPA) Conference
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary research team including four co-researchers and faculty advisor

Business Ventures

E-commerce operations and business development.

Founder & Operations Manager

Spezz LLC
February 2020 - February 2025
Relevant Skills
Data ManagementProtocol DevelopmentVendor CoordinationCompliance TrackingMarketing StrategyTeam LeadershipSystems Administration

Founded and operated a digital marketplace requiring meticulous data management and systematic protocol adherence.

99.8%
Data Accuracy
75,000
Records Managed
$500k+
Annual Revenue
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Overview

Founded and operated a digital marketplace requiring meticulous data management and systematic protocol adherence. Managed 75,000+ customer records with 99.8% accuracy while coordinating vendor relationships across multiple countries. Developed systematic approaches to dispute resolution, compliance tracking, and resource allocation. Built content-creator affiliate program connecting developers with digital influencers. Maintained technical infrastructure including Linux servers and payment processing systems (Stripe, Coinbase).

Key Details

  • Managed 75,000+ customer records with 99.8% accuracy through systematic data validation protocols
  • Coordinated vendor onboarding and compliance procedures across 35 international partners
  • Developed and maintained dispute resolution system, achieving 4.8/5.0 customer satisfaction rating
  • Implemented quality assurance protocols ensuring consistent service delivery across all transactions
  • Built content-creator affiliate program connecting software developers with YouTube and TikTok influencers
  • Managed scheduling and resource allocation for remote contractor team across multiple time zones
  • Maintained technical infrastructure (Linux servers, payment processing) with 99.9% uptime

Leadership & Operations

Investigative reporting and multimedia content.

Business Manager

The Chimes Newspaper
April 2024 - Present
Relevant Skills
Budget / P&LPayroll ManagementWordPressMarketing StrategyTeam CoordinationOperational DisciplineCompliance

Manage financial, payroll, and technology operations for Biola's student newspaper.

36%
Reduced Costs
30+
Staff Managed
280,000+
Website Views
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Overview

Manage financial, payroll, and technology operations for Biola's student newspaper. Reduced operational costs by 35% through strategic budget optimization while processing payroll for 30+ employees with 100% accuracy. Developed custom WordPress copyright detection plugin and coordinated marketing initiatives that drove 280,000+ website views and 680,000+ Instagram impressions. Created annual budgets for FY 2024-2025 and supported the formation of The Chimes Media Group (merger of three student media organizations).

Key Details

  • Reduced operational costs by 35% through strategic budget optimization and vendor negotiations
  • Processed bi-weekly payroll for 30+ employees with 100% accuracy and compliance
  • Developed custom WordPress copyright detection plugin to protect intellectual property
  • Created and managed annual budgets and financial forecasts for Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025
  • Coordinated marketing initiatives resulting in 280,000+ website views and 680,000+ quarterly Instagram impressions
  • Supported formation of The Chimes Media Group (merger of three student media organizations)
  • Managed cross-functional team coordination between editorial, administrative, and technical staff

My Journalism Work

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The Chimes 2025

Student visas revoked at Biola and throughout the country

Looked into the Visa situation, which at the time the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was revoking student visas. We found one student whose Visa was revoked, and provided much needed clarification on the Visa process.

Looked into the Visa situation, which at the time the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was revoking student visas. We found one student whose Visa was revoked, and provided much needed clarification on the Visa process.

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Instagram 2025

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Technical Toolkit & Certifications

Software proficiency, research tools, and professional certifications.

Proficient in Associated Press Stylebook standards for news writing, editing, and fact-checking. Applied AP style across hundreds of published articles in student media. Experience with headline writing, attribution, and maintaining editorial consistency across publication platforms.

Manage organizational budgets, track revenue and expenses, and analyze profit & loss statements. Experience with financial forecasting, variance analysis, and cost reduction strategies. Successfully reduced operational costs by 35% while maintaining service quality in leadership role.

Experience with regression models, ANOVA, chi-square tests, and data visualization. Used across 3 research projects including WPA 2025 poster presentation. Proficient in syntax writing and automated reporting.

Design and program behavioral experiments using E-Prime’s visual scripting and E-Basic. Created custom experimental paradigms for cognitive psychology research, including reaction time tasks and stimulus presentation protocols. Experience with data export and integration with statistical analysis pipelines.

Meticulous attention to protocol fidelity, data accuracy, and documentation standards. Applied in research settings requiring precise experimental control and in operational roles demanding accurate record-keeping and compliance.

Design complex survey instruments with branching logic, randomization, and embedded data collection. Experience with distribution strategies, response tracking, and data export for analysis. Used for research data collection across multiple projects with high response rates.

Navigate IRB submission processes, protocol amendments, and compliance documentation. Experience drafting consent forms, risk assessments, and data management plans. Successfully obtained approval for multiple research projects including behavioral interventions and survey studies.

Proficient in analytical writing that synthesizes complex information, presents evidence-based arguments, and communicates findings clearly. Applied in research contexts, investigative journalism, and technical documentation requiring rigorous analysis.

Experience with clinical research methodologies, protocol adherence, and participant management. Applied in psychology research contexts requiring ethical compliance and data integrity.

Experience working within multidisciplinary teams to identify challenges, develop solutions, and implement effective strategies. Applied in research and business contexts requiring coordinated effort.

Experience configuring and managing Cloudflare services for content delivery, DDoS protection, and web performance optimization. Applied in e-commerce platform infrastructure.

Strong analytical skills applied across research, business, and journalism contexts. Ability to evaluate evidence, synthesize information, and make data-driven decisions.

Experience developing and implementing customer retention strategies, managing customer relationships, and maintaining high satisfaction rates. Achieved 99.8% order accuracy and strong customer loyalty.

Experience with systematic data collection protocols, participant recruitment, and maintaining data integrity through standardized procedures. Applied in research contexts requiring precise experimental control and protocol fidelity.

Proficient in accurate data entry, record management, and maintaining data integrity. Applied in research and business contexts requiring precise documentation.

Experience in formal debate, structured argumentation, and persuasive communication. Developed through academic programs emphasizing critical discourse.

Experience building and operating e-commerce marketplaces, managing digital product distribution, and coordinating vendor relationships. Scaled platform from $0 to $500,000+ in gross profit.

Experience managing teams, handling payroll, coordinating hiring processes, and maintaining employee relations. Managed 30+ employees across multiple departments.

Experience designing, programming, and administering experimental protocols. Proficient in maintaining experimental control, ensuring validity, and refining methodologies for improved reliability.

Experience in recruitment processes, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions. Assisted in hiring processes for management positions and team expansion.

Experience in end-to-end talent acquisition, from recruitment and interviewing to onboarding and ongoing employee management. Managed hiring processes for teams of 30+ employees, coordinated payroll, and maintained employee relations across multiple departments.

Experience conducting investigative journalism, including research, source verification, and in-depth reporting. Published investigative articles that resulted in institutional responses and policy changes.

Experience conducting structured interviews for research and journalism purposes. Skilled in asking effective questions and gathering comprehensive information.

Proficient in JASP (Jeffreys’s Amazing Statistics Program) for statistical analysis, including Bayesian and frequentist approaches. Used for research data analysis and hypothesis testing.

Experience leading teams, coordinating stakeholders, and managing cross-functional operations. Demonstrated through business management roles requiring clear communication, accountability, and deadline discipline.

Experience in news writing, article production, and media content creation. Published multiple articles with demonstrated readership impact and editorial consistency.

Proficient in Linux system administration, including server configuration, security management, and performance monitoring. Maintained production servers for e-commerce platform.

Broad marketing experience including strategy development, campaign execution, and performance tracking. Coordinated marketing initiatives resulting in significant audience growth.

Experience developing and executing marketing strategies across multiple channels. Coordinated organic, affiliate-driven, and creator-based marketing initiatives with measurable results.

Comprehensive online marketing experience including SEO, content marketing, social media management, and digital campaign execution. Coordinated initiatives driving significant traffic growth.

Systematic approach to maintaining consistent workflows, meeting deadlines, and ensuring quality control across operations. Developed through business management and research assistant roles requiring precise protocol adherence and operational excellence.

Strong verbal communication skills demonstrated through academic presentations, conference talks, and stakeholder coordination. Experience presenting research findings to academic audiences.

Experience managing paid advertising campaigns across social media platforms, optimizing ad spend, and tracking performance metrics for conversion optimization.

Experience managing payroll operations, processing payments, and handling financial administration for teams of 30+ employees. Ensured accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Academic background in philosophical reasoning, ethical analysis, and critical inquiry. Applied in research contexts requiring rigorous analytical thinking.

Experience with product placement strategies, coordinating product onboarding, and optimizing product positioning for maximum visibility and sales.

Strong academic foundation in psychology, including experimental design, behavioral analysis, and research methodology. Applied in research assistant roles and academic presentations.

Broad research capabilities including experimental design, data collection, statistical analysis, and academic presentation. Applied across psychology research projects with published outcomes.

Experience managing sales operations, developing revenue-sharing structures, and optimizing conversion funnels. Grew e-commerce platform from $0 to $500,000+ in gross profit.

Experience maintaining Linux servers, managing backend infrastructure, and ensuring system reliability. Applied in e-commerce operations requiring 24/7 uptime and performance optimization.

Experience managing supply chain operations, coordinating with international vendors, and handling product fulfillment across multiple countries. Ensured efficient logistics and vendor compliance.

Experience building and maintaining productive team environments through clear communication, shared goals, and supportive collaboration.

Experience providing customer support, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring quality service delivery. Maintained high customer satisfaction and retention rates.

Experience creating clear technical documentation, user guides, and procedural materials. Applied in business and research contexts requiring precise communication of complex information.

Broad technical skills applicable to technology careers, including system administration, web development, and technical problem-solving. Developed through hands-on business operations.

Proficient in various writing styles including academic, journalistic, and technical writing. Published articles, research papers, and professional documentation.

Proficient in WordPress development, including custom plugin development and theme customization. Developed copyright detection WordPress plugin and managed WordPress-based websites.

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Currently available for RBT and Research Coordinator roles.

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