Amy Varela

Working with a NJ State Botanist on a project for Save Barnegat Bay and Georgian Court University to build an herbarium based on plant specimens collected from Island Beach State Park.

Collecting plants specimens, pressing them and mounting them for the collection are the main tasks I performed. I also proofread the plant labels and entered data for spreadsheets for the two plant collections.

• Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
• Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
• Maintained clean and professional massage therapy environment with stringent adherence to sanitization protocols.
• Utilized massage techniques to address diverse needs with deep tissue, therapeutic and sports massage.
• Developed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to supplement massage training.
• Educated clients on benefits of massage therapy and importance of self-care.

• Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
• Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
• Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
• Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
• Taught water safety at appropriate age levels

Lifeguard during lap and family swims; taught lifeguard training, including First Aid and CPR/AED. taught aquatic exercise classes; taught all levels of swimming.

• Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
• Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
• Oversaw shipping and receiving
• Filled orders