Mia Rhoades
Omaha,United States
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Occupational Therapy and Psychology, and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Stories Coffee Company
09.2023 - Current
- Operated the cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Opened and closed the store
- Trained new employees
- Customer service skills
- Shift lead
Pediatric Occupational Therapist Internship
CEIB
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Evaluated children's developmental needs through assessments and observations
- Developed personalized therapy plans to improve motor skills and daily living activities
- Implemented engaging activities to enhance fine motor skills and coordination
- Led group therapy sessions to encourage social interaction and teamwork among children
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to create an effective plan of care for each patient
Server
Le Peep
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers
- Cultivated relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Trained new employees
- Head server
- Resolved issues and planned new solutions
- Leadership
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, United States06-2026
High School Diploma -
Elkhorn South High School
Omaha, NE04-2022
Skills
- Computer literacy(Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, Powerpoint, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop)
- Use of communication programs (Mail, Google Meet, Zoom, and Skype)
- Use of Email (Yahoo Mail, Gmail)
- Listening: able to understand and listen to others, both verbally and nonverbally
- Learned through being a server, taking orders, and answering questions from other servers and customers
- Empathy - I care for others and their difficult situations, and I make sure to treat everyone equally
- Building relationships - I am able to connect with patients and understand them in order for them to be as comfortable as they want, overall developing trust with each other
Timeline
Pediatric Occupational Therapist Internship
CEIB
01.2025 - 04.2025
Barista
Stories Coffee Company
09.2023 - Current
Server
Le Peep
05.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nebraska Lincoln
High School Diploma -
Elkhorn South High School
Volunteer Experience
- PE Buddy, Omaha, Nebraska, Unites States, 2020, 2022, Worked with Elkhorn South unified students and volunteered for multiple months in their PE class during my study hall
- AXO philanthropies, 2022, Present, I am in a Greek sorority on campus at UNL. We volunteer multiple hours a semester and do philanthropies to raise money for the Friendship Home and Willies Underwear Project. I work with these philanthropies and also raise money for them. We also volunteer at the local shelter for in-person hours.
Activities and Honors
- Deans List 2022-2025
- Occupational Therapy Club