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Savannah Mathis

Wilmington

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Special Needs Animal Rescue, leveraging effective communication and research skills to save and rehabilitate vulnerable animals. Recognized for innovative problem-solving and team collaboration, successfully enhancing the quality of care and securing loving homes for countless dogs and horses.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Needs Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation
01.2024 - Current
  • Save dogs with serious medical conditions, paralyzed dogs, deaf and blind dogs, severely emaciated dogs, dogs with neurological deficits & disease, dogs with injuries and orthopedic issues

Assistant teacher

Armonk Martial Arts
Armonk
09.2023 - Current
  • Assistant teaching instructor
  • Teaching students how to defend themselves and perfect their katas, while helping them gain valuable life lessons as they progress to their next belt

Adopt-A-Dog
01.2023 - Current
  • Save, secure, socialize, and find loving homes for the most vulnerable, unwanted, and abandoned dogs

Greenwich Animal Hospital
Greenwich
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Observe and learn about procedures, surgeries, and daily operations within an animal hospital
  • Assist with things such as

Junk Kouture
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Company Overview: Junk Kouture is an international sustainable fashion competition open to 12-19 year-olds and challenges young people to design, upcycle and create high end Kouture from recycled Junk, before showcasing their design and representing their school on stages across the world
  • I created a dress completely out of recycled materials, including old lace tablecloths and curtains, cork and cardboard
  • My design was selected as one of the top 10 finalists from the United States and I walked the runway at the World Final competition in Dublin, Ireland in March 2025, along with other semi-finalists from the US, Dublin, Paris, London and Abu Dhabi
  • Junk Kouture is an international sustainable fashion competition open to 12-19 year-olds and challenges young people to design, upcycle and create high end Kouture from recycled Junk, before showcasing their design and representing their school on stages across the world

13 Hands Equine Rescue
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Company Overview: 13 Hands Equine Rescue rescues unwanted, abused and abandoned horses and rehabilitate them in order to find them the perfect 'forever home'
  • I assist the barn manager with daily tasks and care of the 200+ horses, donkeys, mini horses, mules, goats, chickens, dogs, rabbits and even three zebras. Care includes administering medications as needed, feeding, grooming, cleaning the stalls, and many other tasks
  • 13 Hands Equine Rescue rescues unwanted, abused and abandoned horses and rehabilitate them in order to find them the perfect 'forever home'

Armonk Outdoor Artshow
09.2022 - 01.2025
  • Company Overview: Art Show net proceeds support the North Castle Public Library, funding educational and entertainment programs for all ages, furnishings and upgrades in our libraries, and The Armonk Players theater group
  • Volunteer setting up the art show and assisting the artists
  • I have had multiple pieces of my artwork displayed in the 2023 and 2024 Armonk Outdoor Art Shows
  • Art Show net proceeds support the North Castle Public Library, funding educational and entertainment programs for all ages, furnishings and upgrades in our libraries, and The Armonk Players theater group

Guiding Eyes for the Blind
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: Guiding Eyes for the Blind provides guide dogs to people with vision loss and are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals for greater independence
  • Home Socialization Program: I bring home two, 6-week-old puppies for 3-4 days and expose them to everyday life, sounds and activities with the intention of desensitizing them to the many stimuli around them
  • Home Litter Care Program: Bring home a brood mom and her newborn 1-week-old litter and care for them all for five weeks. This care includes tending to the brood and her daily needs as well as her healing body needs. The care for the puppies includes providing daily massage, medication, exercise, training, feeding, grooming, eyes and ears check, temperature taking when needed and making sure their area is kept warm.
  • Guiding Eyes for the Blind provides guide dogs to people with vision loss and are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals for greater independence

Project Indigo
  • I lead classes and parties, presenting a variety of art projects to children ranging in ages 5-12

Education

Biomedical Engineering -

University of North Carolina Wilmington
09.2025

Skills

  • Research
  • Presentation
  • Effective communication
  • Data analysis
  • Team collaboration
  • Technical writing

Accomplishments

  • World Language Honors Society, 9/01/24
  • National Art Honors Society, 09/01/23
  • Junk Kouture, 10/01/24, 03/31/25, Created a dress completely out of recycled materials, including old lace tablecloths and curtains, cork and cardboard, Design selected as one of the top 10 finalists from the United States and walked the runway at the World Final competition in Dublin, Ireland in March 2025
  • Authentic Science Research, 09/01/22, 06/30/25, Regeneron Science Talent Search participant, Junior Science and Humanities Symposium presenter, Published author of A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Compression Wraps as an Anxiolytic in Domesticated Dogs in the journal Animals
  • Karate, 01/01/13, Present, Progressed up the belt rankings and received black belt after extensive test

Volunteer Experience

  • Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 07/01/23, 06/30/24, Home Socialization Program: Expose puppies to everyday life, sounds and activities, Home Litter Care Program: Care for a brood mom and her newborn litter
  • 13 Hands Equine Rescue, 05/01/24, 06/30/25, Assist barn manager with daily tasks and care of horses and other animals
  • Adopt-A-Dog, 01/01/23, Present, Save, secure, socialize, and find homes for vulnerable dogs
  • Special Needs Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation, 01/01/24, Present, Save dogs with serious medical conditions and provide rehabilitation
  • Armonk Outdoor Artshow, 01/01/22, 12/31/25, Volunteer setting up the art show and assisting the artists, Displayed multiple pieces of artwork in the 2023 and 2024 Armonk Outdoor Art Shows

Timeline

Junk Kouture
10.2024 - 03.2025

Greenwich Animal Hospital
08.2024 - 04.2025

13 Hands Equine Rescue
05.2024 - 01.2025

Special Needs Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation
01.2024 - Current

Assistant teacher

Armonk Martial Arts
09.2023 - Current

Guiding Eyes for the Blind
07.2023 - 01.2024

Adopt-A-Dog
01.2023 - Current

Armonk Outdoor Artshow
09.2022 - 01.2025

Project Indigo

Biomedical Engineering -

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Savannah Mathis