Amanda Bent
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Highly skilled Cosmetologist and Licensed Massage Therapist with more than 13 years of experience in a wide array of healing techniques and modalities. Committed to providing body works for the well-being of mind, body, and soul. Excellent skills in Sports, Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Prenatal Massage techniques, as well as up-to-date skin care techniques and modalities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elite Licensed Massage Therapist
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Fort Myers, FL
12.2021 - Current
- Client Assessment, Massage Modality per appointment request, SOAP note completion, Communication with the client for future care and treatment, Educating the client on self-care, client satisfaction based on needs and wants expressed for individual visits and goals, Customer Service to achieve client retention and future bookings
- Sale of enhancements and upgrades
- Learning all modalities and upgrades offered within the Hand and Stone franchise nationwide.
Licensed Massage Therapist and Trainer
Florida Stingrays Semi-Pro Football Team
Fort Myers, FL
10.2012 - Current
- Sports Massage and Training for Semi-Pro football team
- Medical Massage and all three levels of sports massage are applied to athletes throughout the preseason and season
- Skills utilized are Assessment, Increased Range of Motion, Enhancing Muscle Performance, Injury Counseling, Massage, Hydrotherapy, and Rehabilitation through manual manipulations.
Educator in Massage Therapy and Esthetics
Sunstate Academy/Compass Rose Foundation
Fort Myers, FL
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Educating students in the beauty and wellness industry
- Ensuring student success through; advising students on attendance, knowledge, and passing of the curriculum, assisting students in overcoming obstacles, helping to gather resources, finishing the program, passing state boards, and being gainfully employed
- Maintaining the classroom environment and attitudes/behaviors of students
- Planning of lectures and curriculum to create a passionate and creative learning environment
- Encouragement of happiness and curiosity within students to shape confident and knowledgeable professionals
- Planning community events and volunteer opportunities
- Building connections with employers to meet their needs and requirements for hiring graduates
- Resolving student and staff issues
- Ensuring customer satisfaction in the clinic.
Lead Licensed Massage Therapist
MassageLuxe
Fort Myers, FL
06.2014 - 04.2019
- Client Assessment, Massage Modality per appointment request, SOAP note completion, Communication with the client for future care and treatment, Educating the client on self-care, client satisfaction based on needs and wants expressed for individual visits and goals, Customer Service to achieve client retention and future bookings
- Scheduling, hiring new therapists, disciplinary actions for misbehavior, and upholding company regulations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Massage Therapist
Heritage Institute-Ft Myers
06.2014
Licensed Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Sunstate Academy FM
10.2010
Skills
- Deep Tissue (10 years)
- Swedish Massage (10 years)
- Training (7 years)
- Sports Massage (10 years)
- Lymphatic Drainage (10 years)
- Trigger Point Therapy (10 years)
- Reflexology (10 years)
- Reiki Healing (6 years)
- Management (10 years)
- Prenatal Massage (8 years)
- Time Management (10 years)
- Receptionist (2 years)
- Hydro Dermabrasion (7 years)
- Micro Dermabrasion (10 years)
- Chemical Peels (10 years)
- Eyelash Extensions (7 years)
- Extractions (10 years)
- Facials (10 years)
- Hair Removal (10 years)
- Makeup Application (10 years)
- Ultrasound Facials (3 years)
- Radio Frequency Facials (7 years)
- Eyelash Lift/Tinting (7 years)
- Medical and Postural Assessment (10 years)
- Myofascial Release (10 years)
- Teaching (5 years)
- Sales (10 years)
- Hair styling (10 years)
- Body Waxing (10 years)
- Customer Service (10 years)
- Retail Sales (10 years)
- Ultraviolet Treatment (7 years)
- Cosmetology (10 years)
- Anatomy Knowledge (10 years)
- Physiology Knowledge
- Academic Advising (3 years)
- Tutoring
- Event Planning (10 years)
- Body Mechanics
- Psychology
- Reflective listening
- Understanding of body signals
- Social skills
- Administrative Procedures
- Essential Oil Preparation and Blending
- Customer Service
- Wellness Maintenance
- Muscle Strength and Body Assessment
- Muscle and Soft Tissue Massage
- Relaxation Techniques
- Sales and Marketing
- Needs Assessment
- Client Records Maintenance
- Appointment Scheduling
- Effective Communications
- Relationship Building
- Range of Motion Assessment
- Scalp Massage
- Heat Therapy
- Professionalism
- Special Events
- Goal Setting
- Medical Terminology
- Facial Massage
- Acute and Chronic Pain Management
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Staff Training
- Client Relations
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Aromatherapy and Reflexology
- Product and Service Promotion
- Active Listening
- Self Motivation
- Written Communication
- Massage Demonstration
- Understands spa services
- Cupping Therapy
- Customer Consultation
Certification
- Licensed Massage Therapist, 06/01/11, 08/01/25
- Licensed Cosmetologist, 10/01/09, 10/01/25
Timeline
Elite Licensed Massage Therapist
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
12.2021 - Current
Educator in Massage Therapy and Esthetics
Sunstate Academy/Compass Rose Foundation
01.2018 - 04.2021
Lead Licensed Massage Therapist
MassageLuxe
06.2014 - 04.2019
Licensed Massage Therapist and Trainer
Florida Stingrays Semi-Pro Football Team
10.2012 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Massage Therapist
Heritage Institute-Ft Myers
Licensed Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Sunstate Academy FM