Megan Matteson
Studied Sociology at University of Delaware
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Summary
Recent University of Delaware graduate with a desire to begin a career centered around mentoring youths and
poverty alleviation in the non-profit sector.
Experience
Member Services at Plexus and Empowered Yoga
October 2012 - Present (1 year)
-Maintained a professional front desk and reception area
-Created an exceptional experience for clients through a friendly and helpful attitude
-Assisted in administrative tasks including the following: filing, file maintenance, and data entry of client
records and surveys
-Refereed clients to the following: physical therapists, yoga instructors, personal trainers, massage therapists,
holistic dietitians, and meditation specialists.
Nanny at Private Caregiver
August 2012 - Present (1 year 2 months)
-Caregiver for a family with two young girls
-Responsible for the transportation and safety of the children
Freelance Photographer at LostinSound.org
2011 - 2012 (1 year)
-Responsible for artist/manger communication for press passes/media coverage
-Provided 100+ fully edited photographs for each event attended
-Maintained a professional image in a fast-paced environment
Manager at Farm Fresh Lunch Truck LLC.
April 2011 - September 2012 (1 year 6 months)
-Spear-headed hiring committee for employees
-Ordered and managed inventory of locally-sourced produce and meats
-Facilitated menu conceptualization and preparation
-Developed social media and managed company website
Lifeguard at YMCA of Delaware
May 2006 - November 2010 (4 years 7 months)
-Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of pool operation
-Maintained vigilance to ensure the safety of all members in and outside of the pool
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-Ellis & Associates Special Facilities trained and certified in the following: Rescue Breathing, CPR, AED
-Participated in monthly training sessions and team building activities
-Monitored chemical usage to ensure pool standards are maintained
Volunteer Experience
Youth Outreach Mentor at University of Delaware
January 2012 - May 2012 (5 months)
• Coordinated community-wide events for children and their families
• Organized free after-school care, group fitness classes, and homework help
• Participated in Brandywine Counseling’s Community Outreach Program
Courses
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
University of Delaware
SOCI - Society, Politics and Healthcare 343
SOCI - Disaster Vulnerability and Development 471
ART - Photographic Approaches 180
PSYC 100
PSYC - Child Psychology 325
ENGL - Topics in Journalism 409
HDFS - Counseling Theories 332
Languages
English (Native or bilingual proficiency)
German (Elementary proficiency)
Skills & Expertise
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
PowerPoint
Customer Service
Community Outreach
Youth Mentoring
Research
Photography
Editing
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Public Speaking
Social Media
Cpr Certified
Volunteer Management
Fundraising
Data Entry
Training
Education
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, 2009 - 2013
Activities and Societies: The Review - UD's Independent Student Newspaper
Interests
Digital photography, Yoga, Meditation
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Megan Matteson
Studied Sociology at University of Delaware
******@****.***
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