Debbie Rivera

3026 E Theresa St.

Long Beach, CA 90814
Phone: (951) 536-7706
Email: debbierivera951@yahoo.com

EDUCATION
California State University Long Beach January 2018 - Present
Major: Recreation Therapy
Riverside Community College August 2013 – December 2017
Associates Degree: Social and Behavioral Studies
Riverside Poly High School August 2008 – December 2012
Graduated: Diploma
KEY QUALITIES
● Strong, patient, and charismatic leader with good communication skills
● Strong background working with others as a team
● Very punctual and dependable employee
● Bilingual in English and Spanish
● Multiple years of customer service experience
● Microsoft (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc.) proficient
WORK EXPERIENCE

Long Beach College Medical Center January 2019 – Current

 Job title as Recreation Therapy Aide
 Assist Recreation Therapists in conducting interventions to help patients with their social,
emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being to reach educational and/or treatments
goals
 Plan and lead interventions for patients in a professional manner
 Organize and sanitize supplies used in therapeutic and recreational activities
 Document and discuss patient’s reactions, responses and participation in treatment
interventions with the supervising Certified Recreation Therapist
Murdy Park Community Center July 2018 – July 2019
 Job title as Recreation Leader II/ Recreation Coordinator
 Camp Counselor at a Summer Camp with kids between the ages 5-12
 Help assist Recreation Coordinator with setting up activities and taking care of kids
 Coordinated the program on several days and made sure the schedule flowed
 Provided a safe and fun environment for kids offsite and onsite
 Led activities and games to ensure a positive and fun environment
Honey Bee’s Cafe July 2018 – January 2019
● Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner
● Obtained food and drink orders from customers
● Made specialty coffee such as cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos
● Held authority in opening and closing the cafe
● Maintained a clean work space to ensure safety for members

FitBar Café January 2018- July 2018

 Obtained food and drink orders from customers and prepared and served drinks/food to
customers in a friendly manner
 Obtained cash/card payments for various orders from customers and ensured that they are
provided with the correct change and issued valid receipts
 Multitasked maintaining a clean store as well as tending to customers whenever they needed
help
 Cooperated with peers and work as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and convenience
 Molinos Coffee Shop Barista
August 2015 – January 2018
● Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner
● Ensured that the work areas as well as the restroom are constantly cleaned to ensure customer
satisfaction
● Obtained food and drink orders from customers and prepared and served drinks to customers,
as well as provided great customer service
Cherry On Top (Natural Frozen Yogurt) May
2012 – August 2015
● Enhanced customer satisfaction by suggesting yogurt flavors and toppings
● Worked independently and successfully opened and closed store
● Multitasked maintaining a clean store and serving customers
VA Long Beach Healthcare System – Volunteer October 2018
 Worked at the Veterans Hospital as a volunteer under a Recreation Therapist’s Agency
 Volunteered at an Inclusive Sailing Event for people who are disabled
 Helped assist veterans who are disabled transfer onto the boat
 Helped create a positive environment to veterans in a leisure experience
 Emotionally and physically supported participants by creating encouraging conversations and
a safe atmosphere
Veterans Volunteer Work
2008-2010
 Worked at the Veterans Hospital and served veterans food and drinks
 Made sure everyone got a plate of food as well as handed out playing cards to the Veterans
 Cleaned up after the service
ACHIEVEMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/FIRST AID/ AED CERTIFIED.

Associates Degree in Social and Behavioral Studies 2013-Current

REFERENCES

Excellent references are available upon request