Savannah Matteson
Barista, recreation therapist, student
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About
Prepared high-quality coffee, tea, and specialty beverages according to company standards. Delivered friendly, efficient customer service in a fast-paced environment. Operated the cash register and handled cash and card transactions accurately.
Experience
Barista at Starbucks (2021-03 – 2023-12)
- Prepared high-quality coffee, tea, and specialty beverages according to company standards.
- Delivered friendly, efficient customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated the cash register and handled cash and card transactions accurately.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
- Restocked supplies and managed inventory throughout shifts.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Resolved customer concerns professionally and created a positive customer experience.
- Always followed food safety and health regulations.
Recreation Therapist at Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health (2025-09 – Present)
- Independently facilitated groups daily and 1:1 intervention for the geriatric unit.
- Independently facilitated groups daily and 1:1 intervention for the high acute male unit. Patients were diagnosed with a variety of different mental health and behavioral diagnoses, including but not limited to psychosis, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder.
- Evaluate and document progress in the electronic medical record of all interventions for each patient.
Recreation Therapist at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center Behavioral Health (2024-06 – Present)
- Independently facilitated six groups of 20 patients daily and 1:1 interventions for the child and adolescent inpatient unit. Patients were diagnosed with a variety of mental health and behavioral diagnoses.
- Participate actively in the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Student Mentor at Seahawk Link (2021-08 – 2024-12)
Orientation Leader at Seahawk Link (2022-01 – 2022-08)
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Recreation Therapy – University of North Carolina Wilmington (2024-05)
Duke university fall 2026- anticipated graduation May of 2029
