Savannah Amerson
New Braunfels
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with over 8 years of experience in fast-paced environments. Proven strengths in multitasking, problem-solving, and organizational skills facilitate effective collaboration and drive team objectives forward. Committed to fostering a vibrant workplace that prioritizes relationship-building and goal attainment, contributing to company success and individual growth. Expertise in improving patient outcomes through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective behavioral interventions, complemented by strong communication skills and adaptability to meet evolving needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Therapist
SPG Therapy & Education
Contra Costa County, CA
10.2021 - 07.2025
- Assisted autistic and behavioral disorders in learning life skills, decrease aggressive behavior, and develop preferred responses
- Proficient in implementing ABA methodologies
- Quickly and calmly defuse situations prior to becoming escalated
- Environmental manipulation
- Efficient execution of crisis intervention
- Guide children in navigating coping skills
Registered Behavior Therapist
ACES (Autism Comprehensive Educational Services)
Brentwood, CA
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Take and record data for specific goals/targets on iPad that are prepared beforehand.
- Assist autistic children with coping, processing through, and completing specific tasks such as activities of daily living
- At home, office, and tele-health services
- Implementation of interactive activities and manipulatives to aid in socializing
- Redirect and provide corrective behaviors
- Help formulate coping mechanisms to prevent overstimulation
- Communicate with parents to inform them of progress and changes made as well as working with them to be consistent in encouraging preferred behavior beyond session
- Verbal communication with client to provide prompting, praise, and socializing opportunities
Medical Assistant
All Functional Health Private Practice
San Ramon, CA
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Created patient appointments and patient charts. Scanned and filed important and confidential documents.
- Checked in patients for their appointments, roomed them, recorded vitals, and checked them out (reviewing their plan as advised by the Doctor in helpful details).
- Advised on medications and supplements.
- Maintained office inventory, sanitization, event coordination, and office appearance
- Provided training to new employees
Hostess Lead
BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse
Brentwood, CA
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked with a team to help seat guests efficiently concurrently with tasks to ensure a pleasant environment.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of front-of-house areas to enhance ambiance.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Greeted and seated guests, ensuring prompt and courteous service.
- Managed waitlists efficiently to optimize table turnover and guest satisfaction.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing guest inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Trained new host staff on seating procedures and restaurant policies for consistency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2021
Associates Degree - Psychology
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA01.2018
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Efficient organization
- Proficient in multitasking
- Compassionate listener
- Prioritization and scheduling expertise
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Innovative thinking
- Experienced in Word and Outlook applications
- Data collection
- Applied behavior analysis
Timeline
Registered Behavior Therapist
SPG Therapy & Education
10.2021 - 07.2025
Registered Behavior Therapist
ACES (Autism Comprehensive Educational Services)
09.2018 - 02.2022
Medical Assistant
All Functional Health Private Practice
01.2018 - 09.2018
Hostess Lead
BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse
08.2017 - 01.2018
Associates Degree - Psychology
Diablo Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University